Take Your Military Experience and Transition to a Career in Project Management

Jay Hicks is an author, instructor and consultant with over 30 years of business and government planning and leadership. He advises commercial and federal organizations on the planning, development and leadership of project management organizations, delivering viability and value. With a special kinship for military personnel, Jay provides guidance on successful civilian career transition. He is the co-founder of Gr8Transtions4U.com, where advocating the value of hiring military personnel is the key focus.

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Here is some exciting news about your military transition: The Project Management Institute has developed a great publication providing assistance with your transition into the commercial career field of project management. The new pamphlet "Take Your Military Experience and Transition to a Career in Project Management" describes the profession and why you’re military service makes you a great candidate for becoming a project management professional. The publication contains a wealth of information, discusses your military experience and how it directly translates into project management success, enabling your road to certification. 

If you are unsure of which project management credential to pursue, the pamphlet helps you determine the best credential for your situation. The steps to getting certified are specified, along with reference documentation on how to get started. There are numerous benefits you will receive when you join PMI. The publication describes these benefits and how PMI assists you by providing resources, training and an understanding of networking opportunities. Several helpful links to resources such as the Veterans Administration information and local PMI Chapter connections are provided.

So, if you desire to learn more about your transferable military skills and how they apply to the …

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