Seeking Guidance for Securing an Entry-Level Project Management Role

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Rosa Rawlings United Kingdom

Hello Project Management Community,

I hope this message finds you well. I am currently on the journey to secure an entry-level position in project management but have been facing challenges in a competitive job market.

I have completed a Project Management Traineeship earlier this year, where I gained vital certifications in PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies, completed independent projects and gained knowledge in varity fields of methodology such as Business Analysis, Change Management, CAPM, PMP, Risk Management, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, ScrumMaster. As well as having hands-on experience as a Volunteer Project Manager Assistant for a non-profit start-up Heritage Centre project organisation to honor participants of the Falklands War. Despite these efforts, I am looking for any advice or resources you might recommend.

What strategies would you suggest for effectively networking within the project management field?

Are there specific platforms or job boards that cater to entry-level project management roles?

Would you recommend any particular skills or experiences I should emphasize in my resume or during interviews?

Any insights or experiences you could share would be greatly appreciated.

Posted: Nov 2, 2024 6:37 PM

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Lesley Abegunde Strategic Project Coordinator| AmexGBT Cary, North Carolina, United States

Hi Rosa, i thought there was a formula to getting project management roles as well, since completing my PMP exam but I thought wrong.

All i did was highlight my past project management/coordination experiences (it does not have to be a Project manager role - you could use Admin coordinator, Project Associate - as long as you list the project specific duties you managed or coordinated or assisted with) and I highlighted the strategic skills a PM should have - Risk management, leadership, communication, collaboration, and negotiation, adaptability and strategic agility, and so on. Then I highlight the skills I have, that is also on job descriptions, and that's it.

I use LinkedIn to search (try searching by posts, instead of going through the job icon).
I know some come out to say do this and do that, but i have found out it's a continuous process of tweaking our CVs and using keywords.

Best of luck!!

Posted: Nov 2, 2024 8:52 PM

Rami Kaibni

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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Rosa, LinkedIn is a great place to start, in addition to this platform in order to expand your network.

I highly recommend that you also join your PMI local chapter, and engage with them!

Posted: Nov 3, 2024 1:47 PM

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