Thank you for the video, Alvin! I'm prepping for a potential career transition and am currently going through some of the resources you've recommended throughout your various videos. I'd definitely say my line of work falls into the arena of consisting of projects, and have been curious about the best point of entry as someone with a JD. This, along with some of your other videos, have been very helpful in figuring that out :)
I passed my interview thanks for all the useful information. Once my reference checks comes back I am official a Project Manager. My Prince 2 training starts on 27th and I will work towards my PMP. The Journey begins now. 🤜💯🤛 @@alvinthepmofficial
Thanks a lot man. I’m considering a major career change to project management and just listening to some of your videos. These are really excellent and has saved me loads of time identifying all the things I don’t know!!
Thanks for the video! I am about to graduate college with a Bachelor in Psych and a minor in Business. I feel like my next step is to get CAPM certified. Should I do that or just jump straight into Entry Level or Coordinator jobs?
Nate, it'll depend on your bandwidth. If you have the time, I'd recommend doing both, so you'll gain more technical project management skills and knowledge, while you're applying for entry-level positions. The benefit is that you'll be more technically prepared and have more confidence for PM-related interviews because of the knowledge you'll gain during your exam prep. And, you can even bring it up during your interviews.
Hi, Alvin it was a nice video. my age is 35 years. I am looking to do a career transition. I have 5 years of experience in sales with education of an MBA in marketing. What do you suggest APM or PM would be a better option for my future career??
Great to hear from you, and so glad you found my video helpful! It sounds like you have a very solid background in marketing and sales, which means either path is a great option for your career. I'd recommend looking into companies which offer both types of roles and see which ones you can qualify for (based on your experience) and which positions best suit your interests
Are certifications sufficient to become a PM or is it worth doing Masters in Project management along with these certifications? Pls advise.. i lost my husband recently and looking forward to reconstruct my career at 37from the scratch after a 4 yrs gap. Im not interested in BA or other data related jobs hence I'm looking for something related to people management
@jenniferm6233, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, I hope that you and your family are okay. Regarding Certifications, I've worked with many people who have just a Certification (like CAPM , PMP, and Agile) and are able to land jobs in Project Management. It's all about knowing how you package your previous experiences, and sell yourself on your resume and interview, that ultimately will help you land your next job.
Do make a video on how to know and find which industry fits a person and which countries or regions will be good for that industry, for example Oil and gas industry is more in middle eastern countries and so project managers in such an industry would prefer middle east and mostly go for a PMI certification because mostly middle east prefers PMI over PRINCE2 OR PITMAN.
Project management is a really great career to pursue (speaking from my own experience), there's so many levels to a career as a PM, and the salary also pays decently well! Glad you found the video helpful!
Your videos are pragmatic and candid. How can one know which industry is good for him. Is it educational background that can help with this, or is the Project Management certification that one has( PITMAN TRAINING PRINCE2, PMI- CAPM- PMP etc) or is it that the personality type can help with this. What is the criterion or a measure to know which industry is good for a person.
Hi Alvin, Many thanks and much appreciation for your videos which are helpful for me as a project management graduate. I am passionate about this career so much but I still failed to get an entry-level job after completing my MSc in PM, at this moment I need help from a mentor like you, would you please like advise/guide me for getting a chance on this career road? it would be your kindness.
Hi, Alvin! Are you interested in Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification in the future? I hope your channel grows more about PgMP certification. I'm interested in this certification. Thanks!
@Viet Hien Nguyen Quoc, The PgMP Certification is definitely something I'd be interested taking in the future. I plan to document my ENTIRE journey with my career on my TH-cam Channel, so you'll learn what certifications I'm taking, how I'm advancing my own career, and how to grow even further in project management. Stay tuned, because that is a great suggestion!
@@alvinthepmofficial I'll tell you about my background: I graduated with a business degree, worked 2 years on the field. then did a fullstack dev bootcamp and worked 4 years as a Developer, I'm currently thinking about getting a masters but I'm not sure if an MBA is the right choice, many universities doesn't seem to have a project management masters (in europe) also I was told a project management certification is a good idea. I wished to work in the following industries: Tech,Entertainment or Videogames as a Project Manager.
Yes, you can. I've worked with many others who only had a High School Diploma and were Junior Level Project Managers and/or Project Coordinators. What mattered is that they got their foot in the door and just got started. It's all about tailoring your resume to best match the Job Description, and making connections with those in the industry you want to work with, and to get your "foot in the door." If you have Project Management Certifications (Scrum or CAPM), this can absolutely help you stand out from competitors as well and help you get an interview. Hope this encourages and inspires you!
Alvin, the information provided in this video is priceless. Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure, so glad you found the video helpful!
Thank you for the video, Alvin! I'm prepping for a potential career transition and am currently going through some of the resources you've recommended throughout your various videos. I'd definitely say my line of work falls into the arena of consisting of projects, and have been curious about the best point of entry as someone with a JD. This, along with some of your other videos, have been very helpful in figuring that out :)
So glad to have you here, and that you're gaining value out of my videos!
I have a project manager interview on 22nd November pray for me. Use your link and took up course👊
Good luck with your interview, you can do this!!! 🙏
I passed my interview thanks for all the useful information. Once my reference checks comes back I am official a Project Manager. My Prince 2 training starts on 27th and I will work towards my PMP. The Journey begins now. 🤜💯🤛 @@alvinthepmofficial
Really needed this video right now in my life
@Rosie Andrews, really glad that this was helpful! Are you applying for jobs right now in project management?
@@alvinthepmofficialyes.
Thanks a billion, It was very useful and informative
@hossein.ghafouri.shoreh, so glad you found it helpful!
Thanks a lot man. I’m considering a major career change to project management and just listening to some of your videos. These are really excellent and has saved me loads of time identifying all the things I don’t know!!
SO glad I could help out Alex! Just remember that you got this, and you can do it!
Your channel is so helpful, thanks for all the career oriented content !
Happy to hear that!
This information is gold. Thank you Alvin!
I love your videos.
From Ghana.
So glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for the video! I am about to graduate college with a Bachelor in Psych and a minor in Business. I feel like my next step is to get CAPM certified. Should I do that or just jump straight into Entry Level or Coordinator jobs?
Nate, it'll depend on your bandwidth. If you have the time, I'd recommend doing both, so you'll gain more technical project management skills and knowledge, while you're applying for entry-level positions. The benefit is that you'll be more technically prepared and have more confidence for PM-related interviews because of the knowledge you'll gain during your exam prep. And, you can even bring it up during your interviews.
Awesome video
@DeeDee, Really glad you found the video helpful!
Hi, Alvin it was a nice video. my age is 35 years. I am looking to do a career transition. I have 5 years of experience in sales with education of an MBA in marketing. What do you suggest APM or PM would be a better option for my future career??
Great to hear from you, and so glad you found my video helpful! It sounds like you have a very solid background in marketing and sales, which means either path is a great option for your career. I'd recommend looking into companies which offer both types of roles and see which ones you can qualify for (based on your experience) and which positions best suit your interests
Are certifications sufficient to become a PM or is it worth doing Masters in Project management along with these certifications? Pls advise.. i lost my husband recently and looking forward to reconstruct my career at 37from the scratch after a 4 yrs gap. Im not interested in BA or other data related jobs hence I'm looking for something related to people management
@jenniferm6233, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, I hope that you and your family are okay. Regarding Certifications, I've worked with many people who have just a Certification (like CAPM , PMP, and Agile) and are able to land jobs in Project Management. It's all about knowing how you package your previous experiences, and sell yourself on your resume and interview, that ultimately will help you land your next job.
Do make a video on how to know and find which industry fits a person and which countries or regions will be good for that industry, for example Oil and gas industry is more in middle eastern countries and so project managers in such an industry would prefer middle east and mostly go for a PMI certification because mostly middle east prefers PMI over PRINCE2 OR PITMAN.
I need to heard this, because I want to switch careers from Marketing to Project Management. I need to know the steps.
Project management is a really great career to pursue (speaking from my own experience), there's so many levels to a career as a PM, and the salary also pays decently well! Glad you found the video helpful!
Your videos are pragmatic and candid.
How can one know which industry is good for him. Is it educational background that can help with this, or is the Project Management certification that one has( PITMAN TRAINING PRINCE2, PMI- CAPM- PMP etc) or is it that the personality type can help with this.
What is the criterion or a measure to know which industry is good for a person.
What kind of bachelor degree are you required to become a project manager ?
Hi Alvin, Many thanks and much appreciation for your videos which are helpful for me as a project management graduate. I am passionate about this career so much but I still failed to get an entry-level job after completing my MSc in PM, at this moment I need help from a mentor like you, would you please like advise/guide me for getting a chance on this career road? it would be your kindness.
How is the outlook for entry-level with Associate Business Admin with CAPM but no project experience?
Hi, Alvin! Are you interested in Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification in the future? I hope your channel grows more about PgMP certification. I'm interested in this certification. Thanks!
@Viet Hien Nguyen Quoc, The PgMP Certification is definitely something I'd be interested taking in the future. I plan to document my ENTIRE journey with my career on my TH-cam Channel, so you'll learn what certifications I'm taking, how I'm advancing my own career, and how to grow even further in project management. Stay tuned, because that is a great suggestion!
hi alvin, you ever thought about taking on an apprentice ?
what masters do you recommend for project manager career?
I recommend doing extensive research, because it will depend on which industry you want to pursue in the future.
@@alvinthepmofficial I'll tell you about my background: I graduated with a business degree, worked 2 years on the field. then did a fullstack dev bootcamp and worked 4 years as a Developer, I'm currently thinking about getting a masters but I'm not sure if an MBA is the right choice, many universities doesn't seem to have a project management masters (in europe) also I was told a project management certification is a good idea. I wished to work in the following industries: Tech,Entertainment or Videogames as a Project Manager.
Found this! Thanks. Are u up for questiins?
whats the average salary for each level
What is you don't have a degree? Can you still become a pm?
Yes, you can. I've worked with many others who only had a High School Diploma and were Junior Level Project Managers and/or Project Coordinators. What mattered is that they got their foot in the door and just got started. It's all about tailoring your resume to best match the Job Description, and making connections with those in the industry you want to work with, and to get your "foot in the door." If you have Project Management Certifications (Scrum or CAPM), this can absolutely help you stand out from competitors as well and help you get an interview. Hope this encourages and inspires you!
Thank you!