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Pro Bono In The Project Management Community?

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Stephen Robin Project Analyst Trainee| Ministry of Works and Transport Arima, Ari, Trinidad and Tobago
This idea has been ruminating in my mind since 2019. This is something I seriously considering implementing when I become a fresh graduate. Disclaimer, this is simply a secondary option to a legitimate job with a salary or stipend.

The notion is to work for free in different junior positions(project management) such as Project Intern, Project Apprentice, Project Administrator, Project Support Officer, Project Planner, Project Controller, Document Controller, Project Assistant, Project Clerk, and Project Secretary.

The work for the free model will be offered on a virtual and in-person basis. Of course, there will be defined contractual agreements to ensure I am not exploited or overworked. For example a maximum work duration of six (6) months.

The justification for executing this is as follows:
(1) Gain valuable work experience in the field
(2) Build professional meaningful relationships
(3) Fastrack career development
(4) Simply be of service

The service will be offered exclusively to members of my local chapter, members of projectmangement.com, community-based organizations, and non-governmental organizations.

What do yall think about this? Any perspective would be greatly appreciated.


EndNote: Any further advice, guidance, suggestions, and recommendations. Please don't hesitate to inbox me. I am open to discussion.
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Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada
Mar 02, 2022 8:12 AM
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Excellent advice. I never thought from that perspective. Although I would play devil's advocate here. What is the likelihood of organizations accepting a paid rate from a fresh graduate with limited work experience and qualifications versus a mature professional? Your credibility and portfolio are built over the lifespan of your career not so?
It depends on how you think about it, Stephen.

Your rate should be based on the quality, timeliness and value of what you deliver. Your discount is to offset expectations around your experience and qualifications. If anything, this makes you look professional.

You make visible the real value of what you produced. When you have repeat business, they won't be surprised when you show your full rate again. It will be up to you to decide on how much, if any, discount you want to give them after the first time.
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1 reply by Stephen Robin
Mar 02, 2022 1:52 PM
Stephen Robin
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Rate based on quality, timeliness, and value of what you deliver. Well executed point with the importance of having a criterion set. Along with the point of a discount to offset expectations around experience and qualifications.

Is it possible we can have a further discussion within the inbox around the rate and its framework? If not any available online resources would be greatly appreciated.
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Stephen Robin Project Analyst Trainee| Ministry of Works and Transport Arima, Ari, Trinidad and Tobago
Mar 02, 2022 12:02 PM
Replying to Stéphane Parent
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It depends on how you think about it, Stephen.

Your rate should be based on the quality, timeliness and value of what you deliver. Your discount is to offset expectations around your experience and qualifications. If anything, this makes you look professional.

You make visible the real value of what you produced. When you have repeat business, they won't be surprised when you show your full rate again. It will be up to you to decide on how much, if any, discount you want to give them after the first time.
Rate based on quality, timeliness, and value of what you deliver. Well executed point with the importance of having a criterion set. Along with the point of a discount to offset expectations around experience and qualifications.

Is it possible we can have a further discussion within the inbox around the rate and its framework? If not any available online resources would be greatly appreciated.
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Mar 02, 2022 4:56 PM
Stéphane Parent
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Absolutely, Stephen.

Drop me a note and we can develop this topic further.
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Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada
Mar 02, 2022 1:52 PM
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Rate based on quality, timeliness, and value of what you deliver. Well executed point with the importance of having a criterion set. Along with the point of a discount to offset expectations around experience and qualifications.

Is it possible we can have a further discussion within the inbox around the rate and its framework? If not any available online resources would be greatly appreciated.
Absolutely, Stephen.

Drop me a note and we can develop this topic further.
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Denathayalan Ramasamy Chief Technology Officer| Atal Incubation Centre -CIIC Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Nice initiative; Keep it up
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