Allan DeYoungCertified Scrum Master, marketing/creative consulting| Brand CrystalWoodbridge, Ct, United States
As a new Certified Scrum Master with many years of experience as branding, customer research professionals, where do I find 1st timer full-time/contract roles as a CSM? Saving Changes...
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Wade HarshmanScrum Master| GDITIndianapolis, In, United States
Have patience. There are a lot of CSM jobs out there, but they all want experience if they can find it. You'll probably have more luck with contract positions than with full-time positions. Find some recruiters and work with them, they can help groom you for open positions. In the meantime, try implementing scrum in your current position or as a volunteer, so you can speak to actual experience and not just a certification.
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Oct 10, 2019 9:52 AM
Allan DeYoung
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Thanks -- any recommended recruiters (physically located in CT/NYC area?
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Allan DeYoungCertified Scrum Master, marketing/creative consulting| Brand CrystalWoodbridge, Ct, United States
Oct 10, 2019 9:22 AM
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Have patience. There are a lot of CSM jobs out there, but they all want experience if they can find it. You'll probably have more luck with contract positions than with full-time positions. Find some recruiters and work with them, they can help groom you for open positions. In the meantime, try implementing scrum in your current position or as a volunteer, so you can speak to actual experience and not just a certification.
Thanks -- any recommended recruiters (physically located in CT/NYC area?
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1 reply by Wade Harshman
Oct 10, 2019 2:06 PM
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No, I'm not in that area. Sorry. Definitely update your online profiles so they can find you, though.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Allan, I am not familiar with CT/NY Area but PMI local chapter members might be able to give you some guidance on this. I am sure NY have a local chapter. Saving Changes...
Wade HarshmanScrum Master| GDITIndianapolis, In, United States
Oct 10, 2019 9:52 AM
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Thanks -- any recommended recruiters (physically located in CT/NYC area?
No, I'm not in that area. Sorry. Definitely update your online profiles so they can find you, though. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Congratulations. Certainly, update your resume and LinkedIn page. Highlight those behaviors and accomplishments that relate to Agile and Scrum.
Become active in other communities to offer new learning opportunities. Also, as mentioned, see where you can incorporate what you have learned into your current role.
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My current banking client does hire folks into entry-level SM roles with just education (no SM experience) so long as they have sufficient delivery experience (e.g. as PMs or BAs).
You might want to check the large financial institutions in your area to see if they have a similar entry point...
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