Angela SirlsCompliance Specialist | Process Improvement | Project Management| ConsultantTx, United States
I continue to learn new skills and sharpen my skills, I graduated from college, I passed the CAPM, I am currently learning CSS, Javascript and HTML... My resume is getting better but I can't manage to get an interview for volunteer positions.
What can I do differently? All feedback is appreciated. Thanks. Saving Changes...
Angela SirlsCompliance Specialist | Process Improvement | Project Management| ConsultantTx, United States
Aug 02, 2018 7:12 PM
Replying to Anne Hathaway
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Angela - keep on applying!!! As women, we have to work twice as hard to prove that we are capable of leading projects. Everyone has provided great recommendations. Don't settle on a resume writer, make sure you interview with them so that they understand what your goals are. Don't be afraid of taking on temp or contract positions to get your feet wet this can lead to recommendations for other projects. Also look into local networking events such as PMI or young professionals for your city. Keep us posted how everything turns out.
Thanks Anne! I appreciate your feedback, I didn't think that changing careers would be easy but I didn't think it would be this hard with my years of experience, education and training but I am confident that once I get my foot in the door I will be singing the old R&B song, "Aint not stopping me now." Saving Changes...
Have you considered joining your local PMI chapter? Networking can be a great place to start. Good luck! Saving Changes...
Justus NScrum Master| BCBSTXArlington, Tx, United States
On top of looking at project coordinator roles also consider analyst roles on projects.
Based on the skills you mentioned you are learning; you will probably end up in a software development or IT type project. So my best advice is to look at any agile certifications/learning that might help you best fit because most IT & software projects are mostly agile. Saving Changes...
Hi Angela, I started from a project team member, and enlarged my scope after several projects until I became PM. Meanwhile, PMP is helping. Saving Changes...
RAJESH K LProject Manager, PMP| Bharat Electronics, Bengaluru, IndiaBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Keep trying. I am sure you will get the required opportunity. Saving Changes...
Angela SirlsCompliance Specialist | Process Improvement | Project Management| ConsultantTx, United States
Many thanks to everyone for your responses, emails, opinions, etc. Posting this question prompted more feedback and leads than I could have ever imagined.
I recently accepted a political campaign staff position that will last until November 2018, I am really excited to put my skills and training to work for now??%. Saving Changes...
Wade HarshmanScrum Master| GDITIndianapolis, In, United States
Angela, what is your background? If you're a developer, you may want to start there. I realize that may not be your end goal, but there's a general shortage of qualified programmers, and you may find it easier to get your foot in the door by writing code. After that, you can transition into project management. Your experience as a developer will be very attractive to companies looking for an IT project manager. Saving Changes...
