Once I graduated college, I started looking for ways to grow with my degree. One of the things I was interested in was project management. So last year I took the CAPM course and passed the test. As far as making my resume I’m somewhat confused about whether or not I have any formal project experience.
2017-2023
Started an exterior cleaning business (commercial/residential pressure washing)
-provided services to over 200 people.
Would you guys consider this 5 years of formal “PM Experience” since I was involved in Initiation, Planning, Executing, M&C, Closing?
If not, does anyone have any suggestions as far as ways to get experience virtually that I can do on the side from my full time job? Saving Changes...
That depends on how much time you spent doing PM specific functions in your business such as planning jobs, crew capacity, inventory planning, etc. If you are managing crews using pressure washers, that may be mostly PM. The time you spent using the pressure washer yourself, driving crews to sites, packing the work van, cleaning your tools, etc. is not PM.
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1 reply by Mishal Al-Juraid
Mar 30, 2023 10:39 AM
Mishal Al-Juraid
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Keith, thank you for breaking that down for me. That makes sense.
If the proportion of true PM work in your business isn't sufficient, you might consider volunteering with your local PMI chapter or some other not-for-profit association or charity performing event leadership or similar roles where the majority of the time spent would be considered project management.
Kiron
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1 reply by Lavaughn Selvon
Jun 14, 2023 2:50 PM
Lavaughn Selvon
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Kiron, I am doing this right now as you also gave this advice to me previously. I volunteer at the Volunteer Office (PMO) of my local Chapter. At my workplace my duties are project portfolio administrative assistant, so I don't get into the project work much there. I am continuing to volunteer with the Chapter as I can only gain the experience there towards my journey for achieving my PMP certification. Good advice @Mishal...that's the way to go!
That depends on how much time you spent doing PM specific functions in your business such as planning jobs, crew capacity, inventory planning, etc. If you are managing crews using pressure washers, that may be mostly PM. The time you spent using the pressure washer yourself, driving crews to sites, packing the work van, cleaning your tools, etc. is not PM.
Keith, thank you for breaking that down for me. That makes sense. Saving Changes...
Latha Thamma reddiSr Product and Portfolio Management (Automation Innovation)| DXC TechnologyMckinney, Tx, United States
If the proportion of true PM work in your business isn't sufficient, you might consider volunteering with your local PMI chapter or some other not-for-profit association or charity performing event leadership or similar roles where the majority of the time spent would be considered project management.
Kiron
Kiron, I am doing this right now as you also gave this advice to me previously. I volunteer at the Volunteer Office (PMO) of my local Chapter. At my workplace my duties are project portfolio administrative assistant, so I don't get into the project work much there. I am continuing to volunteer with the Chapter as I can only gain the experience there towards my journey for achieving my PMP certification. Good advice @Mishal...that's the way to go! Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
It depends on the format you like to give to your resume. In last times organizations prefer a goal oriented resume. So, for each position write what you achieved in no more than 3 lines. Saving Changes...
