What we need is to understand that women won't often apply for a job until they're almost 95% qualified. So they tick the box and say, 'If I can't do it all, I can't be qualified.' Men look at the same job, and as long as they get to about 60%, they'll apply.
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"What we need is to understand that women won't often apply for a job until they're almost 95% qualified. So they tick the box and say, 'If I can't do it all, I can't be qualified.' Men look at the same job, and as long as they get to about 60%, they'll apply." — Jenny Shipley
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What we need is to understand that women won't often apply for a job until they're almost 95% qualified. So they tick the box and say, 'If I can't do it all, I can't be qualified.' Men look at the same job, and as long as they get to about 60%, they'll apply. — Jenny Shipley
About Jenny Shipley
Jenny Shipley was a Statesman from New Zealand (1952–1996).
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This quote is attributed to Jenny Shipley, a Statesman from New Zealand.
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Jenny Shipley lived from 1952 – 1996.