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\nGetting your first Project Management job is something of a ‘chicken and egg’ problem…It’s hard to get a Project Management job without experience. But, how can you get experience, without a Project Management job?Break the CycleThe...\nGetting your first Project Management job is something of a ‘chicken and egg’ problem…

It’s hard to get a Project Management job without experience. But, how can you get experience, without a Project Management job?

Break the Cycle
The first step in getting a Project Management job is to break the ‘chicken and egg’ cycle, by either getting:
• experience without getting a Project Management job, or
• getting a Project Management job, without experience

Easy Route
One of the soundest investments to make is experience. Volunteer for any role that will give you valuable experience for a future Project Management job.

Easier Route
Help out a struggling manager, and practice some of your Project Management skills. Help them with
- planning
- risk identification
- status gathering
- other aspects of project management

Easiest Route
Turn your current job into a Project Management job. Use project management tools and techniques to get things done. Talk about it as a project.

The Two Ways to Get Your First Project Management Job

1. An Internal First Project Management Job
Here are my Top Tactics:
- Get to know people
- Speak with Senior Managers
- Start to think of yourself as a Project professional
- Prepare a Pitch
- Constantly buff up your CV

2. Going Outside: Applying for an External First Project Management Job
Start your search, while you are successful and secure in your current role so that you can:
- avoid feeling (and appearing) desperate
- take your time to find the right role
- invest resources in your search without feeling it’s too risky

Here are my Top Tactics for Getting that Project Management Job
- Build an Answer Bank
- Start small
- Aim for the best fit
- Let your passion show
- Ask for feedback\n
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