Women in a Unique Industry
Right off the bat, Women in Business had the pleasure of meeting with representatives from David J. Joseph. David J. Joseph, more commonly known as DJJ, is a world leader in scrap-metal brokerage. The lunch was casual, and the representatives were very enthusiastic about their experiences at DJJ. They kept emphasizing that although being a manager at a scrap-metal facility does not sound like the most glamorous job, it has opened their eyes to all the fields that women could make an impact and thrive. They mentioned that they never in a million years thought they would end up in this position, but it really is a job they can see themselves staying with in the long-run. In fact, a speaker quoted, "I never thought I would trade in high-heels and business skirts for steel toed worker boots."
By the way a large percent of their employees feel individualized attention and care within the company, nearly all stay with the company over 10 years. The speakers reiterated again and again that what made DJJ special is their ability to see a potential employee, and find their strengths to put them in the best position that they enjoy in the company. They strive to make sure everyone is satisfied with their position, and if someone is motivated or ready for a change, they will find another position in the company for that person within the next few months. All of the representatives seem to love their jobs, and because the field goes unnoticed at times, their ability to run their own yards and attain leadership positions is incredible.
Current Women in Business freshman Maddie Blechschmidt quotes, "It was interesting to see a 'unique' business and also encouraging to see how passionate these women are about their jobs." We want to thank David J. Joseph for driving all the way from Cincinnati this morning to see us!
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