I think that having a network is important to make contact with organizations you are interested to be part of, but the knowledge and experience you have are the primary attribute you must show on track to get the job you want Saving Changes...
Jean EdouardUniversity Professor| Rutgers University and American Red CrossIrvington, Nj, United States
I was wrong by saying network is the key. Networking is one of the keys Saving Changes...
Sara PeggsSR. Talent Acquisition Specialist| Opaa! Food ManagementWinfield, Mo, United States
Hi PMI team, I am going for my PMP cert right now, so assuming I will come up in the same situation. I am currently 6 years into a Talent Acquisition career, in doing this I have found a love for employee experience and creating processes, and making sure a workplace has these in place to succeed. This is why I have chosen to do this path. I am excited about this yet nervous to gain the PM experience. But we have to start somewhere.
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1 reply by Jean Edouard
Dec 29, 2021 11:19 PM
Jean Edouard
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Just do anything possible to get the PMP. It is a great tool, companies look for PMPs. Recruiter contact me often since I got my PMP.
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Aditya GuptaAProduction Support Lead| Accenture Solutions Private LimitedBangalore, India
What is better choice, either renewal of the old PMP Certification in Version 4, or gaining new PMP certification in the latest version?... Thanks
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2 replies by Jean Edouard and Keith Novak
Dec 29, 2021 11:16 PM
Jean Edouard
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I don't know if I understand your question clearly? There is a process to attend some PMI activities in order to renew your certificate. These activities will give you 60PDUs in order to renew your certificate. You don't need to take the exam again.
Dec 30, 2021 11:53 AM
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Adding to the comment that you don't need to take the test again, when providing your credentials to a prospective employer, you don't provide what PMBoK version was current at the time, just the PMP.
As they say in golf, just mark your score. There is not enough room on the card to say how you got there.
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Jean EdouardUniversity Professor| Rutgers University and American Red CrossIrvington, Nj, United States
Dec 29, 2021 10:53 PM
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What is better choice, either renewal of the old PMP Certification in Version 4, or gaining new PMP certification in the latest version?... Thanks
I don't know if I understand your question clearly? There is a process to attend some PMI activities in order to renew your certificate. These activities will give you 60PDUs in order to renew your certificate. You don't need to take the exam again. Saving Changes...
Jean EdouardUniversity Professor| Rutgers University and American Red CrossIrvington, Nj, United States
Dec 29, 2021 9:47 PM
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Hi PMI team, I am going for my PMP cert right now, so assuming I will come up in the same situation. I am currently 6 years into a Talent Acquisition career, in doing this I have found a love for employee experience and creating processes, and making sure a workplace has these in place to succeed. This is why I have chosen to do this path. I am excited about this yet nervous to gain the PM experience. But we have to start somewhere.
Just do anything possible to get the PMP. It is a great tool, companies look for PMPs. Recruiter contact me often since I got my PMP. Saving Changes...
What is better choice, either renewal of the old PMP Certification in Version 4, or gaining new PMP certification in the latest version?... Thanks
Adding to the comment that you don't need to take the test again, when providing your credentials to a prospective employer, you don't provide what PMBoK version was current at the time, just the PMP.
As they say in golf, just mark your score. There is not enough room on the card to say how you got there. Saving Changes...
Previously, I only held a CAPM. I have gotten a few more calls since earning my PMP. I'd like to think that my experience and PMP are enough to land a job as a PM however, there may be more to it. Saving Changes...
Given the volume of applicants for most posted roles, unless you happen to match the needs of the hiring manager or recruiter perfectly, getting a warm introduction (i.e. having someone the recruiter or hiring manager knows and trusts put your resume in front of them) is going to be a lot more effective than a cold one.
The majority of the contract or full-time roles I landed over my career in PM were thanks to the gracious support of someone within my network.
Kiron
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1 reply by Carmieshra Gorman
Feb 21, 2022 8:56 AM
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So that is a yes - it can be difficult to land a PM role without a friend, family member, or network on the inside?
