Hello everyone,
My name is Mahdi. I am a PMP® certified project management professional with more than 10 years of experience in project coordination, operations, and delivery, mainly in infrastructure and manufacturing environments.
I am originally from Iran and have been living in Turkey for about a year. During this time, I have been trying to rebuild my professional life. As many of you may know, the job market here is currently very challenging even for local professionals, and as a foreigner it becomes significantly more difficult despite having experience and international credentials.
I am actively applying for roles related to project management, operations, customer/order management, and international projects, but progress has been slow. I wanted to reach out to this community to ask for practical advice or recommendations from those who may have gone through similar situations, worked across borders, or navigated difficult job markets.
In particular, I would appreciate insights on:
- How to better leverage PMP credentials when local opportunities are limited
- Ways to stay professionally visible and relevant during extended job searches
- Any general advice on transitioning or repositioning skills across countries
I truly value this community and the shared experience here, and I look forward to learning from you all.
Thank you for reading,
Mahdi
Community Champion
