Shawna CantuCEO, Project Manager| Pursuit Project Management & Consulting, LLCKaty, Tx, United States
As a new business owner, I'm conflicted. In my opinion, there is no right answer. However, I prefer working with like minded individuals who have some project management experience, even if it is not from the healthcare construction industry. Yet, at the same time it is paramount to realize if employees are hired with emphasis on their experience, it creates an epidemic of unemployable college graduates. Food for thought. Saving Changes...
Definitely agree that there is no right answer to this question. It depends on motivation, commitment and pre-existing knowledge and skills of candidates. If the individual is a quick-learner, highly motivated, doer / achiever, you may be surprised the results they could deliver even if they never had previous experience / education. I think looking at candidates with some PM experience at the first instance and considering other available options as well is a good starting point. Depending on the calibre of the candidates you have applying, if I were you I would be aiming to achieve variety / balance. This would highly enhance on-the-job peer learning opportunities for them. Saving Changes...
