Women's lib

Having worked in IT for 16 years, I am inclined to agree that women have to outperform their male counterparts to achieve the same success (Women feel the need to prove their IT skills, 29 January, Letters, 15 March)
Most senior posts are occupied by men. As long as this continues there is less likelihood that women can break through. But experience and qualifications help to break these barriers, as can working for an organisation that values an individual’s contribution.
If the doors are closed to advancement in your organisation, look at all the options out there in the market. There are plenty.
Julie Waddilove

Having worked in IT for 16 years, I am inclined to agree that women have to outperform their male counterparts to achieve the same success (Women feel the need to prove their IT skills, 29 January, Letters, 15 March)
Most senior posts are occupied by men. As long as this continues there is less likelihood that women can break through. But experience and qualifications help to break these barriers, as can working for an organisation that values an individual’s contribution.
If the doors are closed to advancement in your organisation, look at all the options out there in the market. There are plenty.
Julie Waddilove