Mudassar KhanProgram (Project )Manager| Woodward Canada IncPeterborough, ON, Canada
During Interview's what the best response for answering the question Tell us your career path and how you moved into Project Management Saving Changes...
Mudassar:
Sure, you could just answer the question about "what you do" but the better choice is to relate your answer to address the "why" they should hire you, the "risk" they should take to hire you and the "value" you'll add to address their biggest pain points. It requires doing your homework and being ready to shine. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Apr 01, 2017 4:05 PM
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Sergio can you please share your story so that it can inspire millions of others including me ?
It is not about my history. It is about your history. That is what I tried to say relating your search about what to answer to this question in the context of an interview.
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Apr 13, 2017 5:51 AM
Mudassar Khan
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I appreciate the effort taken by you, can you share with the community how you moved into Project Management ?
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Dr. Luis G. Morales, MA PMP, CSM, ITILv3Lead Analyst, Cyber Privacy and Compliance| Genuine Parts Company (GPC)Greater Atlanta Metro Area (Sandy Springs, GA), United States
As Sergio Luis Conte related, the best answer is your own. My path began as an Army Fire Support & Plans Officer, during which I was taught a methodology very similar to the PMI approach for requirements gathering, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and then closing out the plan to include an After Actions Report (AAR) for lessons learned. Upon retirement and an earlier parallel journey through the realm of quality awards programs, I actually learned the PMI approach during my Masters program. Then I had the good fortune of using the PMBOK as a PM at Anthem, Booz Allen Hamilton, Northrop Grumman Corporation, ASQ, IBM and eventually earning that elusive PMP. The journey continues.
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Apr 13, 2017 5:52 AM
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Thank you for your kind feedback Luis, I hope you get the PMP certification now, and all the best :)
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Mudassar KhanProgram (Project )Manager| Woodward Canada IncPeterborough, ON, Canada
Apr 02, 2017 10:23 AM
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It is not about my history. It is about your history. That is what I tried to say relating your search about what to answer to this question in the context of an interview.
I appreciate the effort taken by you, can you share with the community how you moved into Project Management ? Saving Changes...
Mudassar KhanProgram (Project )Manager| Woodward Canada IncPeterborough, ON, Canada
Apr 12, 2017 11:06 AM
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As Sergio Luis Conte related, the best answer is your own. My path began as an Army Fire Support & Plans Officer, during which I was taught a methodology very similar to the PMI approach for requirements gathering, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and then closing out the plan to include an After Actions Report (AAR) for lessons learned. Upon retirement and an earlier parallel journey through the realm of quality awards programs, I actually learned the PMI approach during my Masters program. Then I had the good fortune of using the PMBOK as a PM at Anthem, Booz Allen Hamilton, Northrop Grumman Corporation, ASQ, IBM and eventually earning that elusive PMP. The journey continues.
Thank you for your kind feedback Luis, I hope you get the PMP certification now, and all the best :)
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1 reply by Dr. Luis G. Morales, MA PMP, CSM, ITILv3
Apr 13, 2017 9:04 AM
Dr. Luis G. Morales, MA PMP, CSM, ITILv3
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Oh yes. I passed the PMP exam back on March 3rd. Thanks for your kink words and thoughts.
Product Operations Program ManagerBarcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Difficult to be of help, you must know the reasons for your particular case. I may just add that if you are passionate about PM, the interviewer will feel it. Good luck! Saving Changes...
Dr. Luis G. Morales, MA PMP, CSM, ITILv3Lead Analyst, Cyber Privacy and Compliance| Genuine Parts Company (GPC)Greater Atlanta Metro Area (Sandy Springs, GA), United States
Apr 13, 2017 5:52 AM
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Thank you for your kind feedback Luis, I hope you get the PMP certification now, and all the best :)
Oh yes. I passed the PMP exam back on March 3rd. Thanks for your kink words and thoughts. Saving Changes...
Edward DanielsProject Manager| IndependentGlen Burnie, Md, United States
Tell your story, mine involved my boss assigning me to lead solo projects, small teams and bigger teams from there on. We all started from somewhere and we get more experience as we do more. Saving Changes...
Thomas KennedyProject Engineer| BPAberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Everyone has their own path into project management and I agree with others tell the truth of how you got here.
I progressed from managing mechanical packages into project engineering. I have really enjoyed being at the front end of projects and it's where I want to stay. Saving Changes...
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