Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Aug 30, 2022 12:46 PM
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Hello Rami,
I've completed both the CAPM and PMP certification this year, and plan on starting my first steps to obtaining my CMPICM certification, aka my Masters of Configuration Management.
I also left my job of 12 years for a new opportunity. I'm still working in the Canadian Defense Industry, but on ships not yet built, rather than ones currently in service.
Jessica
Great achievements, CONGRATULATIONS and best of luck with your CMPICM Certification and with your new job.
If I may ask, I am curious as to what made you decide to do both CAPM and PMP in the same year. It looks like you did qualify for the PMP to start with, so why did you decide to do both?
RK
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1 reply by Jessica Reid
Aug 30, 2022 2:23 PM
Jessica Reid
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Hi Rami,
It was the result of a miscommunication and misunderstanding of what my experience and skillset actually entailed. It's also part of the reason why I ended up leaving my previous position into my current one. It's not so much a change of job fields, but to a place that understands what my experience/skillset is, and has the means of utilising it to its full potential. This included having someone at my new position recognise I had more than enough PM experience to apply for the PMP, vs being told I had no PM experience/technical skills.
It's honestly a common problem with my educational background. I have a MLIS, and people tend to only focus on the "L" (Library) part of it, and assume I went to university for 5 years to learn how to put books on a shelf/studied English (actually, my BA was in History, which is still highly applicable to my field because I can analyse trends and gained a lot of critical thinking and research skills). Many don't take into consideration the Information Management/Science aspect, or the fact that it is a professional degree, and most people who obtain a MLIS tend to end up in management positions, or the vast array of industries the degree can be applicable to.
I also dislike how people hold narrow definitions as to what "technical" entails. There are different types of technical fields, and a lot of skills from the Arts can easily translate/cross-pollinate into engineering/sciences/IT.
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Jessica ReidConfiguration Management Specialist| Thales Canada Defense and SecurityDartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Aug 30, 2022 12:53 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Jessica
Great achievements, CONGRATULATIONS and best of luck with your CMPICM Certification and with your new job.
If I may ask, I am curious as to what made you decide to do both CAPM and PMP in the same year. It looks like you did qualify for the PMP to start with, so why did you decide to do both?
RK
Hi Rami,
It was the result of a miscommunication and misunderstanding of what my experience and skillset actually entailed. It's also part of the reason why I ended up leaving my previous position into my current one. It's not so much a change of job fields, but to a place that understands what my experience/skillset is, and has the means of utilising it to its full potential. This included having someone at my new position recognise I had more than enough PM experience to apply for the PMP, vs being told I had no PM experience/technical skills.
It's honestly a common problem with my educational background. I have a MLIS, and people tend to only focus on the "L" (Library) part of it, and assume I went to university for 5 years to learn how to put books on a shelf/studied English (actually, my BA was in History, which is still highly applicable to my field because I can analyse trends and gained a lot of critical thinking and research skills). Many don't take into consideration the Information Management/Science aspect, or the fact that it is a professional degree, and most people who obtain a MLIS tend to end up in management positions, or the vast array of industries the degree can be applicable to.
I also dislike how people hold narrow definitions as to what "technical" entails. There are different types of technical fields, and a lot of skills from the Arts can easily translate/cross-pollinate into engineering/sciences/IT.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Aug 30, 2022 2:27 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Hi Jessica, thank you for your detailed feedback. I totally understand your frustration and not sure if this will make you feel better, but this is a common problem that I see all the time as unfortunately many judge the book by its cover.
We need to have an open mind and understand what is behind a degree from skills, expertise, education and so on.
I am glad you managed to strongly and wisely navigate through this.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Aug 30, 2022 2:23 PM
Replying to Jessica Reid
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Hi Rami,
It was the result of a miscommunication and misunderstanding of what my experience and skillset actually entailed. It's also part of the reason why I ended up leaving my previous position into my current one. It's not so much a change of job fields, but to a place that understands what my experience/skillset is, and has the means of utilising it to its full potential. This included having someone at my new position recognise I had more than enough PM experience to apply for the PMP, vs being told I had no PM experience/technical skills.
It's honestly a common problem with my educational background. I have a MLIS, and people tend to only focus on the "L" (Library) part of it, and assume I went to university for 5 years to learn how to put books on a shelf/studied English (actually, my BA was in History, which is still highly applicable to my field because I can analyse trends and gained a lot of critical thinking and research skills). Many don't take into consideration the Information Management/Science aspect, or the fact that it is a professional degree, and most people who obtain a MLIS tend to end up in management positions, or the vast array of industries the degree can be applicable to.
I also dislike how people hold narrow definitions as to what "technical" entails. There are different types of technical fields, and a lot of skills from the Arts can easily translate/cross-pollinate into engineering/sciences/IT.
Hi Jessica, thank you for your detailed feedback. I totally understand your frustration and not sure if this will make you feel better, but this is a common problem that I see all the time as unfortunately many judge the book by its cover.
We need to have an open mind and understand what is behind a degree from skills, expertise, education and so on.
I am glad you managed to strongly and wisely navigate through this. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 13, 2022 5:12 AM
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I planned several exams, but they were all postponed. As a result, several exams piled up together, and I felt that I was a little weak in the exam.
Everything is a learning curve Toage, don't feel discouraged and do your best. Cheers! Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
I applied and paid to buy back over 16 years of public service.
I am about 70% through my second Distinguished Toastmaster designation. I have a presentation for the PMI-Milwaukee chapter and a workshop on communication skills for New Brunswick business women coming up in the next few months..
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Sep 14, 2022 12:28 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Stephane
This is amazing, good luck with all your initiatives. Keep us posted.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 14, 2022 10:56 AM
Replying to Stéphane Parent
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I applied and paid to buy back over 16 years of public service.
I am about 70% through my second Distinguished Toastmaster designation. I have a presentation for the PMI-Milwaukee chapter and a workshop on communication skills for New Brunswick business women coming up in the next few months..
Stephane
This is amazing, good luck with all your initiatives. Keep us posted.
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Latha Thamma reddiSr Product and Portfolio Management (Automation Innovation)| DXC TechnologyMckinney, Tx, United States
Aug 25, 2022 11:08 AM
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Planning is easy implementing is difficult .But will plan continuously and achieve constantly
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