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Chris Batti Experienced business professional transitioning into the PM Field. Livermore, Ca, United States
Hello and thanks for reading my question! I recently decided to make the transition into Project Management after being in Sales for 15 years in the Telecom and Food distribution industries. I am currently attending a Project Management Certificate course at UC Berkeley Extension where I hope to eventually test for my PMP.

My goal is to get hired in the next 1-2 months in a PM role. Any advice that you can share with me is greatly appreciated and please feel free to connect with me!

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Chris Batti Experienced business professional transitioning into the PM Field. Livermore, Ca, United States
Jan 10, 2019 6:59 AM
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Be optimistic, speak to a career coach and/or professional resume writer to highlight and map your strengts and accomplishments to help Garner interest in the value you would briuto the organization. Good luck!
Thank you Andrew, I will do that!

Chris
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Chris -

My virtual colleagues have already provided a number of good tips so my only recommendations would be:

1. Join and actively participate in your local PMI chapter as that will be a great way to make your profile known within the local PM community
2. Network, network, network
3. If you are still employed within your sales organization, spread the word internally that you'd like to make the move into the PM profession. Often times it is easiest to do a transition internally as you are a "known" entity.

Best of luck in the journey!

Kiron
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Jan 10, 2019 8:01 AM
Chris Batti
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Thank you Kiron!
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Chris Batti Experienced business professional transitioning into the PM Field. Livermore, Ca, United States
Jan 10, 2019 7:36 AM
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Chris -

My virtual colleagues have already provided a number of good tips so my only recommendations would be:

1. Join and actively participate in your local PMI chapter as that will be a great way to make your profile known within the local PM community
2. Network, network, network
3. If you are still employed within your sales organization, spread the word internally that you'd like to make the move into the PM profession. Often times it is easiest to do a transition internally as you are a "known" entity.

Best of luck in the journey!

Kiron
Thank you Kiron!
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