"Navigating the PM Job Search: 7 Steps to Success"

We are three months into 2024 and many of you emerging project leaders have dedicated

this year, to be the year you make a career pivot to the field of project management.

Four years ago,I pivoted my career to project management without prior project management training, experience or certifications.

I made this career pivot by leveraging my transferable skills and past professional and volunteer experiences .

7 PM Job Searching Tips

I created a free guide, "Pivoting into Project Management: 7 Easy-Step PM Transition Guide", which will be published this Spring! Here are the seven tips from the guide that helped me obtain my first entry-level project management role. These steps will help you in your pm job search too.

1. Document Your Past Experiences

   1. Write out summaries of previous projects and responsibilities demonstrating skills that apply to project management roles

2. Identify Your Transferable Strengths

   1. Recognize what abilities from your background translate directly into project management methodologies

3. Evaluate Areas for Professional Development

   1. Assess opportunities to keep strengthening abilities most vital for project manager competencies

4. Customize Resume Wording

   1. Update resume using words and phrases directly from posted project manager job descriptions that you qualify for

5. Prepare Interview Stories

   1. Reflect on past situations that showcase you effectively leading teams, overcoming obstacles, managing complex initiatives etc.

6. Analyze Project Management Job Descriptions

   1. Pursue entry-level coordinator, assistant or junior PM roles that offer on-the-job training while aligning to your strengths

7. Network, Network, Network

   1. Networking with other project professionals in the field is crucial for building your knowledge, skills, and community.
      

Your Project Management Future Awaits

As you embrace the journey of becoming an emerging project manager in 2024, remember this: every step you take, every skill you harness, and every opportunity you seize brings you closer to your goal. 

The job searching path might be challenging, but it's in those challenges that you'll discover your true capabilities and resilience. Keep the flame of curiosity alive, stay passionate about your growth, and don't shy away from the inevitable learning curves. 

Your evolution into a proficient project manager is not just a career pivot; it's a transformative adventure. 

Cheers to an exciting journey ahead!