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ilse.merkinger-boira@ebcont.com
May 15, 2025
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EBCONT is Female First: We shared our story during the career breakfast at the Future Fit Festival

Most women enjoy a good breakfast and good jobs – so it makes sense to combine both! Our colleague Nawal El-Amine, an IT project manager at EBCONT, was part of this year's Future Fit Festival. Interested women had the opportunity to have relaxed conversations directly with Nawal. At a large breakfast table, questions about entering and development opportunities in the IT industry were discussed – and it quickly became clear: The demand for conversation was high.

Career Questions from Everyday Life to AI

The questions revolved around very different aspects: What does the daily work of an IT project manager look like – and how can it be balanced with family life? What tasks and responsibilities come with the role? How does an IT project actually proceed from the first idea to completion, and what typical challenges arise along the way? The question of whether a project manager must be able to program was also discussed – the short answer: Not necessarily. In-depth programming skills are not required, but a solid technical understanding is certainly helpful.

Many participants showed particular interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and UX/UI, as some had recently completed relevant training or were about to enter the workforce.

There was also an open discussion about difficulties and strengths. Language barriers for women whose native language is not German came up as a topic. However, this is usually less problematic in the IT industry, as most colleagues speak English, and international collaboration is not uncommon. Additionally, the conversation touched on the special talents that women often bring to the table, such as communication skills, careful conflict resolution, and organizational know-how.

 

Women in conversation sitting at a table

Positive Impressions and New Contacts

The breakfast ended up lasting longer than planned. What started as a Q&A session developed into a dynamic conversation, where the participants actively contributed, exchanging ideas and experiences. What was especially nice: For two women, the direct insight into the work at EBCONT sparked concrete interest in joining our team. The group was as diverse as the festival itself – women of all ages, from various cultural backgrounds and life paths, came together. It was a successful format that once again demonstrated how important such encounters are for networking, inspiration, and empowerment.

"The diversity of personalities, experiences, and perspectives of the women impressed me. This is exactly the diversity we need in IT – it brings new ideas, strengthens our teams, and makes our projects better," says Nawal El-Amine, excited about the format of the Future Fit Festival 2025.

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