Breaking the mold: Women's job preferences challenge traditional career norms, study finds

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salaried women while selecting a job, according to a study undertaken by DBS Bank and CRISIL.

Salaried women seeking a stable income consider career growth as the topmost factor while picking a job, with 38 per cent choosing this option. This is followed by a competitive salary with 31 per cent of respondents choosing this option, followed by work-life balance and job security with 12 per cent and 11 per cent, respectively.

Interestingly, remote working is not a high priority among salaried women, with only 3 per cent considering it essential.

Meanwhile, 42 per cent of self-employed women prioritise independence and flexible working hours in their career.
In addition to this, focusing on wealth building and identifying a specific market need or opportunity for starting a business ranked as the other top parameters for self-employed women.

The perception of gender pay gap and bias seen rising with affluence

Furthermore, it was found that a higher percentage of unmarried women (79 per cent) prioritize career advancement and competitive salary when choosing a job, in contrast to their married counterparts (66 per cent). Additionally, 14 per cent of married women cited work-life balance as a key factor in job selection, compared to only 6 per cent of unmarried women.

Importance of pay as a parameter declines with age

The study that was conducted across 10 major cities in India revealed that among those aged 25-35 years, 34 per