Career questions tagged project-management
I am planning to get into construction management and at a later point down the line, have my own company. I’m excited, but a little apprehensive as I have never started a business myself. What advice do you have for a college student who wishes to have his own construction business someday?
I am a college student who wishes to study construction management and eventually own my own company. I do not have prior experience with owning a business, and therefore, I am hoping to learn what I can do in college to help me become prepared for it. Any tips regarding skills to concentrate on, internships, or what to avoid doing would benefit me a lot.
Nonprofit/Organization, Awards, Challenges?
Hello! I am currently a freshman in high school, and my interest lay mainly in architecture and business (specifically hospitality), as I want to create my own hotel brand. In addition to this, I have always wanted to create a nonprofit, or other assisting organization that could assist domestic violence survivors, those currently in those situations, as well as homelessness. Additionally I wish to work on a couple other projects regarding my 2 interests and participate in awards/ challenges for them as well. Does anyone have any recommendations for these? Also, is it okay to work on the nonprofit/project for domestic violence and homelessness? Also, does anyone have any suggestions for that nonprofit/project?
How can I get a Project Management Job? It's really hard :(
I’m a Management fresh graduate from one of the universities in Indonesia. I’ve been searching for a job as a Project Manager for over three months now, but I haven’t had much success. Even securing an internship has been challenging due to the high requirements—most positions ask for at least one year of professional work experience as a project manager. It feels like a paradox: how am I supposed to gain experience if even getting an internship is so difficult? I’ve also tried looking for opportunities in other ASEAN countries through LinkedIn, but the results have been the same. While I may not have professional experience as a Project Manager, I do have some relevant project management experience. I interned as a business consultant, where I managed several projects, and I also worked on project management tasks during my exchange program in Malaysia. Currently, I’m taking Google’s Project Management courses on Coursera to strengthen my skills. If anyone has advice on what I can do to improve my chances of getting hired or knows of any internship/full-time opportunities for Junior Project Manager roles, I’d greatly appreciate your insights. Thank you!
How do I go about being a project manager?
I am currently a project coordinator with a bachelor's in IT and in the process of getting an MBA. Do I still nee to take the PMP? What else should I be doing?
How can I effectively transition into a project management consulting role with skills in cloud computing,along with a Google Project Management Certificate" #Fall24?
I'm currently pursuing q Bachelor degree in Business Administration.
Which of the career is better between Project management technology and electrical engineering ?
I have HND in electrical engineering and want to go for post graduate diploma program. So I'm considering switching to project management. Being a woman and I don't have much experience in electrical engineering field.
What should be my major and certification pathway if I want to become a project manager?
I'm going to my freshman year of college next year and I don't really know what to study or how to begin project management.
Growing from Tech support role to a Development role. Choices?
Hello 4 years in technical support. 1st line, 2nd line, exposure to being teamlead. SQL, virtualization related, current role connected to z/OS monitoring product. I am considering for myself which next step to take. Variants that I am considering: 1. Java software development. 2. Automated testing. 3. AGILE/SCRUM or direction towards PM. 4. z/OS Systems Programmer, as my duties now allow me to scratch the surface of that world. I am absolutely confident in my soft skills. My bachelor and masters are social sciences and management. All what I know in IT is what I've learned through jobs and certifications in Cloud and Mainframe. My tech knowledge is always updating. But in some areas I have sufficient gaps. Please advise as to what better navigate to. Shall I pursuit Development role as more interesting and rewarding? But longer to gain competence. Shall I go into automated QA as something easier to switch to? But less interesting and less rewarding than QA Shall I build up my skills towards system programming? To went here might require dedication, meticulousness and perseverance at extreme degree. How to question myself is SCRUM/PM is my stuff? I want to get advice from proffessionals who had similar forktree choices in life. Personally I do incline more towards Java Developer. Reason why Java - code that can be run anywhere and more easier to learn.
What steps do I need to take to become a project manager by 25?
I am a third year undergraduate student studying Mechanical Engineering at Boston University. Expected Graduation Date: May 2025. I want to become a project manager one day in the engineering sector. After that, I would like to start my own business in that same industry. I am not sure which field of engineering at the moment but currently it is mechanical. What steps would I need to take make this a reality by age 25?
How to become a Scrum Master?
Lend your expertise: what does it take to become a Scrum Master? Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
What are some tips/tricks for interns to avoid feeling imposter syndrome at their workplace? #Spring24
I am a junior MIS student at UH looking forward to starting my ITPM internship this summer. I am trying to prepare myself mentally for this role and want to make the most out of it without getting caught up in feeling like an imposter or not fit for the role.
What is work life balance like in supply chain management careers?
I'm wondering what the work life balance in supply chain management careers is like?
How Can I get into Brand Management with Experience below?
I have experience in customer success account management at Amazon, Enterprise Account management at a startup and want to move into brand management. Please give me tips on how I can get a brand management role without a masters degree
What are some door opening jobs I can apply for within the game industry for project manager?
I am still in college obtaining my Associates in Game Business and Esports. What steps should I take to reach that end goal of Project Manager?
How do you handle a situation where two people aren't working well together?
Understand the nature of the conflict. Encourage employees to work it out themselves. Listen to both sides. Determine the real issue, together. Consult your employee handbook. Find a solution.
How can I start my own company from nothing?
Save 50$ a day for the next 4-6 months
What's the difference, Project vs Program management?
They sound like the same thing. They're different words but.....IDK. It's confusing lol. Please explain.
How to get into my dream company aka Google ?
I am a 22 yo student, I live in France and am in an apprenticeship in a big company there. After my graduation, I want to work at Google as a project manager. But I know it's very difficukt to enter this company without any computer science or data knowledge background ? Any help ?
How do I break into the consulting field? How do I prep for a case interview?
Consulting #consulting #business #management
Why do I feel burnout just by thinking about the project?
I have a lot of projects that include the school projects which I can't seem to finish yet because just by thinking and organizing it is overwhelming and I burned out.
How would someone figure out if it would be a better career path for him to be a structural engineer or a path in engineering management?
I’ve worked for the first two years after my graduation as a structural design engineer and now i’m a project coordinator but in a workplace that is somehow chaotic and i do not feel i’m learning any technical stuff like i did when i was a designer and now i’m in a dilemma between getting back to design before i forget it and between thinking that i do not learn any technical staff because i’m not in the best work environment someone would learn from. Just to elaborate as a project coordinator i’m responsible for following up with the design and shop-drawing and production teams and following up with the client to check that he replies to all quires and hiving him updates about the work and writing minutes of meeting probably that would be all, however i have no or a very little exposure to the estimation team of purchasing, we have only one project planner who is technically weak he makes the plan according to the project manager requests only ( i mean every detail in the plan is set by the project manager and the planner just uses Microsoft project to make it) so i do not feel like i’m having an added value On the other hand while i was a designer i learned every now and then a new information either about a code limit or a design principle and it was satisfactory So i do not know if i just hate the work place i’m in now because it is chaotic and i do not feel any technical added value or it is just the career path in management working that way
How important is project management to a career as an engineer?
This is part of our professionals series where we ask professionals what they think students should know
What kind of management is the most beneficial and easy to do?
Just wanted to know if I want to go into management what kind of management would I want to do? I like people and managing people but I know there are so many types or industries of management.
Tech PM Career
How to become a software project manager without tech experience?
What is a typical day like for an IT Project Manager?
I think this might be my dream career, and I would really like to see if it is a good fit for me.
How did you get your position in technology?
I am currently trying to transition from marketing/social media in the entrepreneur world and taking classes in user experience. However I wanted to see how others got their job in the field as a UX Designer and or Project Manager?
What are some passion project ideas that a student interested in the health field can do?
I'm passionate about arts and health. I've already done a passion project for art, which was curating and sponsoring a teen-art gallery to support a non-profit. Not only that, but I've done some volunteering at hospitals and Red Cross, which has been great so far. What are some ideas for a health-related project.
What do I need to take note during my internship?
I plan on taking note of my internship experience or track with Notion. What type of pages should I create? Currently, I have meeting notes and daily weekly reviews...What else should I add? I am taking a PROJECT MANAGEMENT and SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING internship.
Questions I have
1 What is something you can do in your free time to improve your job skills? 2 Can you do all of it from home. 3 is there a specific school you need. 4 can you intern for this position. 5 how much free time do you have.
What degree should I take if I want to be a project manager
Should I take a business degree or Information systems degree?