Alesia MeredithStudent| Walden UniversitySouth Chesterfield, Va, United States
I am a MBA student with a concentration in Project Management. I have not had the opportunity to work in the field. What would be the best way to gain experience until I secure a position? Saving Changes...
Perhaps volunteer work or get involved in any project available at your university. You can also join your local PMI chapter and seek volunteer work there.
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1 reply by Alesia Meredith
May 03, 2018 9:58 AM
Alesia Meredith
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Thank you for your suggestion. I have join the local chapter so I will reach out to them for assistance and volunteer opportunities. Again Thank you.
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Alesia MeredithStudent| Walden UniversitySouth Chesterfield, Va, United States
May 03, 2018 9:18 AM
Replying to Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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Perhaps volunteer work or get involved in any project available at your university. You can also join your local PMI chapter and seek volunteer work there.
Thank you for your suggestion. I have join the local chapter so I will reach out to them for assistance and volunteer opportunities. Again Thank you. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Yes, I'd suggest the same. Additionally, Chapter events are great for learning and networking. Saving Changes...
Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
You are just south of Richmond. I am sure there are several volunteer opportunities in the city. Additionally, is there anything at your school? For example, new student orientation activities or prospective student visits may involve projects like setting up lunch/dinner for hundreds of people, or scheduling an event with multiple speakers. I know a student who set up a business/website handling ride sharing amongst students going home for weekends. You may think of some things as social in nature, but they actually involve project management skills. Just some thoughts.
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1 reply by Alesia Meredith
May 03, 2018 3:56 PM
Alesia Meredith
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Thanks Andrew, Dinah and Rami, for your advice. I will definitely to it to heart.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I believe volunteer work through your local chapter would be the best in your case. Saving Changes...
Alesia MeredithStudent| Walden UniversitySouth Chesterfield, Va, United States
May 03, 2018 10:30 AM
Replying to Dinah Young
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You are just south of Richmond. I am sure there are several volunteer opportunities in the city. Additionally, is there anything at your school? For example, new student orientation activities or prospective student visits may involve projects like setting up lunch/dinner for hundreds of people, or scheduling an event with multiple speakers. I know a student who set up a business/website handling ride sharing amongst students going home for weekends. You may think of some things as social in nature, but they actually involve project management skills. Just some thoughts.
Thanks Andrew, Dinah and Rami, for your advice. I will definitely to it to heart. Saving Changes...
Anish AbrahamPrivacy Program Manager| University of WashingtonAuburn, Wa, United States
I agree with my colleagues here.
Try for volunteer opportunities through local chapter or online. Good luck to you. Saving Changes...
Alesia MeredithStudent| Walden UniversitySouth Chesterfield, Va, United States
Thank you all for the suggestions! I will explore those options. Saving Changes...
B SamuelLeader of Project Management Excellence, R&D| Hill-RomNoblesville, In, United States
I agree. Volunteering with the chapter is a good idea. If you want some "professional" experience, you can try freelance sites online to get some short-term, contract jobs. Many entrepreneurs look to freelance sites for small projects and sometimes larger ones. You can get paid for jobs, but be careful of the time commitments required.
Also, similar to what Dinah Young suggested above, some community volunteering, like fundraisers, Habitat for Humanity, or other community event would help. Saving Changes...
Volunteering is a good place to start if an internship isn't available.
Running a personal project as if it were for a client is a good way to walk through the steps involved and determine which tools work best for you. Saving Changes...
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