I have completed my degree in management and I have been researching on the PMP designation but after struggling to find a job after getting a degree I am skeptical about starting the PMP program without having a job in management as there is a requirement of hours in order to write the PMP exam, what are the job opportunities after completing the modules but not having any experience in management? I have been researching online but all the jobs I come across are asking for experience, can any one reflect on this? Saving Changes...
Looking for a job is like a job, sometimes is hard. Please, allow me to ask you a question: Are you looking for the job using "Project Manager" as the keyword for the job description?
Maybe, as you don't have experience, you should look for "Project Assistant" or "Project Coordinator". Lately, I found that sometimes the keyword doesn't fit with the inside role description.
There are some big and international companies, that are looking for graduates, what are your interests? IT? Construction? Retail? Manufacturing? Healthcare? Your degree in management will open a lot of opportunities in the market, but you should spend some minutes thinking about what do you really like, then, look for the bigs in the sector, check their website, sometimes they have open opportunities.
Thanks I will try changing the keywords and then research, as of right now I am not picky about which industry I am more interested in working for a company that can take me in and is willing to train, I am in Fort McMurray and apparently there is demand but I just want to be sure before I invest into the modules.
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1 reply by Mayte Mata Sivera
Jan 16, 2017 5:48 PM
Mayte Mata Sivera
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Only one recommendation, you should think a little what do you enjoy or like, maybe not super picky, but a little picky.
What it means "invest into the modules"? I've understood that you've already had your degree in management. Sorry, I'm not aware of how it runs the educational system in Canada, maybe if you can provide more information, my comments will be more accurate.
Thanks I will try changing the keywords and then research, as of right now I am not picky about which industry I am more interested in working for a company that can take me in and is willing to train, I am in Fort McMurray and apparently there is demand but I just want to be sure before I invest into the modules.
Only one recommendation, you should think a little what do you enjoy or like, maybe not super picky, but a little picky.
What it means "invest into the modules"? I've understood that you've already had your degree in management. Sorry, I'm not aware of how it runs the educational system in Canada, maybe if you can provide more information, my comments will be more accurate. Saving Changes...
PMP designation here requires you to have certain hours of project management courses and these are courses you take other than what was in your degree program and then you need certain hours of practical work in order to write the exam and be certified to have a PMP designation. This is why I am skeptical about starting it and then not being able to secure a job to complete the practical portion of the program might just be a waste of money.
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1 reply by Mayte Mata Sivera
Jan 16, 2017 6:21 PM
Mayte Mata Sivera
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Now I understand, you thank you for the clarification.
PMP certification is for experienced project managers, then is correct, you need not only 35 Contact hours PDU, also experience as project manager. Then, there is no point that you invest in the 35 Contact PDU's if you don't have experience because you don't fit (at this moment) the basic requisites.
This is the official link to PMI site for PMP Certification
PMP designation here requires you to have certain hours of project management courses and these are courses you take other than what was in your degree program and then you need certain hours of practical work in order to write the exam and be certified to have a PMP designation. This is why I am skeptical about starting it and then not being able to secure a job to complete the practical portion of the program might just be a waste of money.
Now I understand, you thank you for the clarification.
PMP certification is for experienced project managers, then is correct, you need not only 35 Contact hours PDU, also experience as project manager. Then, there is no point that you invest in the 35 Contact PDU's if you don't have experience because you don't fit (at this moment) the basic requisites.
This is the official link to PMI site for PMP Certification
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Hi Maria,
If you have a degree in management (What kind of management? Is it project management ?) - In all cases, I assume you can claim some of the courses you've taken as educational hours towards your PMP Credential.
On the other hand, PMP requires you to have certain years of experience. However, if you do not have those, you can apply for CAPM to start with but to be honest it might not help you as much as PMP if your sole target is getting a job but also being a PMP as well might not help you get a job either as you need to have some experience or you need to start somewhere if you're very new.
Maybe you can tell us about your experience and studies in details and what you are looking for so we can advise you better.
Yes after doing the research and talking to people I am coming to the same conclusion that the PMP designation is not ideal for entry level. i have my bachelors of management and I majored in accounting to complete my CPA my previous work experiences are related to the field of accounting as I worked as CPA student for a couple of firms but after working in the field I am starting to think this field might not be for me So I was looking into the management field and see what options were available and a lof of people were recoommending the PMP desisgnation. I want to land a job with a company thats willing to train and sharpen and help me gain more skills entry or intermediate levels of management or perhaps even a management trainee.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Jan 16, 2017 11:58 PM
Rami Kaibni
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You probably want to start as a project coordiantor to get your feet wet as you have high qualifications so it wont take a lot of time from you to become a PM. Good Luck.
Certification does not matter at this point. See if you can get into some project as a Project Contributor or Trainee. It will help you to get the required experience and hours. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Jan 16, 2017 9:03 PM
Replying to Maria Yousaf
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Yes after doing the research and talking to people I am coming to the same conclusion that the PMP designation is not ideal for entry level. i have my bachelors of management and I majored in accounting to complete my CPA my previous work experiences are related to the field of accounting as I worked as CPA student for a couple of firms but after working in the field I am starting to think this field might not be for me So I was looking into the management field and see what options were available and a lof of people were recoommending the PMP desisgnation. I want to land a job with a company thats willing to train and sharpen and help me gain more skills entry or intermediate levels of management or perhaps even a management trainee.
You probably want to start as a project coordiantor to get your feet wet as you have high qualifications so it wont take a lot of time from you to become a PM. Good Luck. Saving Changes...
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