I guess with the CAPM Certificate one can try to be project manager assistant but during the interview for the job how much should one ask as a salary?
I guess with the CAPM Certificate one can try to be a project manager assistant but during the interview for the job how much should one ask as a salary? Saving Changes...
Use resources like PMI's Salary Survey (https://www.pmi.org/learning/careers/proje...-salary-survey) to help you find the median compensation for roles similar to the one you are pursuing as individual feedback will be biased based on geography and industry.
Youmay be seleced as PM even without CAMP or PMP. It depends on the employer. The salary for different roles has to do with project size and organization. There is not any specific amount. Saving Changes...
The problem is most companies already have salary ranges for positions. Your expectations may not match the company's. For example, when you go from a large corporation to a small company.
What I did when I was considering/being considered by my current employer was tell them I did not want my salary expectations to be part of the selection process. I suggested they offer me what they deemed reasonable for my experience, if/when they found me suitable.
That's what they did. I negotiated and we came to a mutual agreement.
The problem is most companies already have salary ranges for positions. Your expectations may not match the company's. For example, when you go from a large corporation to a small company.
What I did when I was considering/being considered by my current employer was tell them I did not want my salary expectations to be part of the selection process. I suggested they offer me what they deemed reasonable for my experience, if/when they found me suitable.
That's what they did. I negotiated and we came to a mutual agreement.
This is a good advice, I really like it. Thank you very much for your help.
Remember that the salary is only one part of the total compensation package. There are other benefits (health, dental, vacation, memberships, allowances, bonuses, ...) to be considered.
For example, I went from a company with a 40-hour work week to one with a 37.5-hour work week. That's the equivalent of a 6.25% salary increase alone.
This is a good advice, I really like it. Thank you very much for your help.
You're very welcome, Mahalmadane.
Remember that the salary is only one part of the total compensation package. There are other benefits (health, dental, vacation, memberships, allowances, bonuses, ...) to be considered.
For example, I went from a company with a 40-hour work week to one with a 37.5-hour work week. That's the equivalent of a 6.25% salary increase alone. Saving Changes...
Yeah I can't stand when they ask what is the salary expectation. At the end of the day they know the range they will pay, and they make that decision based on a few factors such as experience etc. Saving Changes...
Saby WaraichCIO | CISO| Clackamas Community CollegeOr, United States
One of the best negotiation skills is to ask an open ended questions. Let them put the offer on the table instead of you asking. This will give you some information to negotiate on. Also be prepared and educated to ask about various benefits included in your package.
Connect with someone within that organization to know about the culture and benefits. Check www.glassdoor.com to see the reviews for that company. That site also posts the salaries for different positions within that organization. Good luck and best wishes! Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I very much agree with Stephane.
When I personally evaluate candidates, it all comes down to their experience and of course certification is an asset but not a factor for determining a salary. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
You will have to do your homework for determining your salary range - years of experience, degree, certifications, etc. and what is expected in the new role - travel, direct resources, etc. Look on a site like salary.com to determine a comparable range. Salary usually comes up in the initial screen. There you would simply give a range. If they feel the range is too broad, let them know you can fine tune it as you begin to learn more about the position, and as others say, it is a package that adds up to the full compensation package. For instance, if the health benefits package is great, then less base salary is okay. You have to determine what is important to you. Saving Changes...
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Mahalmadane
Who said that a CAPM can apply for an assistant PM job? I can assure you in certain domains a CAPM (the assumption is the person is totally new to PM) will not get anything more than a basic job.
In other industries, maybe CAPM has some weight.
But in either case, positions and salaries are highly dependent on country, industry, organization, the experience of the person, and HR policies and I am not sure any answer here can give you a proper quantitative response.
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Dec 20, 2017 5:03 PM
Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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I have to disagree with you again Mounir ;-) the assumption for CAPM is not that they are "totally new" but that they have less experience than a PMP perhaps. Maybe far less experience, but I would venture to say that most have some experience in projects. Not discounting the fact that one of the optional requirements is 1,500 hours of project experience which I am sure some used to qualify for.
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