NEED SOME ADVICE

Michael Brian Fl, United States

I will keep this direct and to the point.

I want to go through the path of becoming a PM - that includes CAPM cert, getting hired for the PM position to get the experience, and then PMP.

As much as I try not to be in my head to much, I am trying to clarify the scope of how I will get myself in to a PM position. For the past 11 years, I have been working with logistics and freight forwarding. That is all I really know.

The CLOSEST job title I can see in relation to a PM position has been either a Logistics PM or a Logistics Coordinator. I am not too sure what other position in this application would be related or how I can utilize PM skills in.

If I need to venture off to a different application, what should I consider and how smoothly can I make that happen? I have no real background in IT, construction, or healthcare. This limitation to these common applications has me feeling a bit concerned.

Should I continue focusing on PM work or should I start gaining more knowledge more towards Logistics and Supply Chain Management? I prefer to stick within my application as clearly 11 years experience is just that. I am not sure how possible it is to start fresh in another application would be and what kind of salary or position I would look for.

Any advice or insight is greatly appreciated. I know majority of you come from different applications more related to PM work.

Posted: Apr 30, 2018 1:42 PM

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Lavaughn Selvon PPM/Technical Asst - Maintenance & Engineering| Yara Trinidad Limited Point Lisas, Trinidad and Tobago

Apr 30, 2018 2:37 PM

Replying to Kevin Drake

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I second Rami with that. Whenever I want to enter a new area, I just enter from Project coordinator and in one to two years I am up and running for a higher position.

Whao this is encouraging to me.

Posted: May 2, 2018 10:49 AM

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