Entering into Project Management?

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Christopher Barnes Senior Operations Specialist| Universal Weather and Aviation Houston, Tx, United States

Hello,

I'm new to the world of Project Management, and I am very interested in being involved in the field as a full-time career path. However, at my current company, there are little to no opportunities for me to gain experience in the field as there is not a high priority placed on it, and most entry-level jobs I see require at least 1-2 years to be considered for the position. I am a PMI member on the local and national level, and I am currently enrolled in a CAPM course (goal to obtain CAPM by end of year). Are there any suggestions for someone in my position to enter into a Project Management career?

Also, I do plan to network and get involved with my local PMI chapter. Therefore any suggestions relative to networking best practices or any first-hand experiences are helpful and welcomed.

Posted: Sep 17, 2019 3:45 PM

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Christopher Barnes Senior Operations Specialist| Universal Weather and Aviation Houston, Tx, United States

Sep 18, 2019 8:21 AM

Replying to Kimberly Chavez

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Hi Christopher;

Looking for mentoring and pursuit of the PMP designation, as well as involvement in the local PMI chapter are great things to look in to.

Every job I held from the start of my working journey had project management intrinsically intertwined with it. That said, the position I hold now is the most traditional. When I applied for this position, I looked specifically for a PM/PC job, regardless of the fact that none of the titles I held before were specifically PM. I did not let "must have 2 years experience" deter me. During the interview I called out specific examples in my past career that highlighted my capabilities. I also spent a lot of time and some money on taking classes to prep me to hit the ground running if hired. It worked and I am now gaining the experience I will need to get that designation once I take the exam.

That was my experience, look forward to seeing yours in the future!

Kimberly, thanks for sharing your experience and insight! I'll keep pressing forward!

Posted: Sep 20, 2019 3:55 PM

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