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...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Aug 01, 2018 11:39 PM
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Believe it or not this has not crossed my mind but I believe this might be the answer. Thank you!!!
Awesome! Best of luck! Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
In my personal experience and after talking with lot of people around the world about the matter you stated I have to say that "the Peter Principle" (well understood, not with most of mistakes some people do when tried to understand it) was fullfiled. Usually organizations give you the possibility to lead a project because you demostrate or they think you can solve a problem which is the matter to start the project. For example, if you are good in technical aspects of software or infraestructure you are assigned or in some well knowns ERP software the functional manager of the function that will be addressed by the software is assigned. So, my recommendation is: forget about to get certifications and concentrate on you can do in a different way of others mainly adding value others can not add. Understand your organizational strategy and objectives because them will be the source of initiatives and work on those you know you have the ability to solve any problem inside it. And remember: do not say no. Say yes and learn in the process.
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Aug 02, 2018 8:51 PM
Angela Sirls
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Thank you! I agree am ready to put my skills to work.
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Jerine RosatoPresident| Rosato Management, Inc. - SoCalSaint Paul, Mn, United States
I fell into it. I was involved with a 500 person public sector agency, so PM was not something used. I was asked to lead one and then another, and so on. It was only then that I went after my PMP. Good luck. Saving Changes...
Like Sante, I was a BA on a project and the manager pointed at me and said "You're it!" Saving Changes...
Eric SimmsSenior Program ManagerBaltimore, Maryland, United States
Volunteering as a PM is the best way to get a PM role; once you can put that on your resume the doors will open.
I did this years ago by volunteering with the Salvation Army as a PM to set up a computer lab at a local center. The name brand recognition went a long way to helping me land interviews.
You can find a number of volunteer PM positions at https://www.volunteermatch.org/; many of them are virtual, so that's a bonus. Saving Changes...
Anish AbrahamPrivacy Program Manager| University of WashingtonAuburn, Wa, United States
I concur with Eric on this.
Well, I started my project management career through volunteering, and the above site helped me to find many positions I was looking for. Saving Changes...
Tim PodestaDirector of PM/PMO| Former BP- now IndependentPenn, Bucks, United Kingdom
I was given the opportunity by a great leader to achieve a significant task using my technical and interpersonal skills. This became my first significant project that I delivered and started me on the road to being a project leader. I wish you all the very best and for the opportunities that will come your way. Saving Changes...
Anne HathawayPM Specialist| SBA CommunicationsWest Palm Beach, Fl, United States
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.
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1 reply by Angela Sirls
Aug 02, 2018 9:19 PM
Angela Sirls
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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."
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Angela SirlsCompliance Specialist | Process Improvement | Project Management| ConsultantTx, United States
Aug 02, 2018 2:41 AM
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It's good to learn all knowledge of management after graduation and take courses. But as work experience field, you should work as new fresh to step by step by two or three years to know how process and procedures are going and how solve problems by using what you learn!!! then you can promote to PM or PC as our colleges!!!
Good luck
Tamer
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Angela SirlsCompliance Specialist | Process Improvement | Project Management| ConsultantTx, United States
Aug 02, 2018 7:04 AM
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In my personal experience and after talking with lot of people around the world about the matter you stated I have to say that "the Peter Principle" (well understood, not with most of mistakes some people do when tried to understand it) was fullfiled. Usually organizations give you the possibility to lead a project because you demostrate or they think you can solve a problem which is the matter to start the project. For example, if you are good in technical aspects of software or infraestructure you are assigned or in some well knowns ERP software the functional manager of the function that will be addressed by the software is assigned. So, my recommendation is: forget about to get certifications and concentrate on you can do in a different way of others mainly adding value others can not add. Understand your organizational strategy and objectives because them will be the source of initiatives and work on those you know you have the ability to solve any problem inside it. And remember: do not say no. Say yes and learn in the process.
Thank you! I agree am ready to put my skills to work. Saving Changes...
