Entry-level Positions for Aspiring Project Managers and Engineers
Darrin, VP of Operations at RWS Group, highlighted entry-level roles such as "general project management," "account management" (a sales role), and technology-focused localization or engineering positions. The VP also mentioned that multilingual individuals could explore translation work, showcasing diverse entry points into the field based on individual skills and interests.
Project Management, Sales, Account Management, Localization, Translation
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Darrin Lee
VP Operations
RWS Group
Arizona State University
n/a
Humanities, Political Science, American Studies
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Technology
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Project Management roles are entry-level and transferable skills.
2. Sales and Account Management roles are viable options for those with sales skills.
3. Technology-focused roles in localization or engineering are available for tech-minded individuals, and multilingual translators are also needed.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
There are a number of roles in this industry that are a good fit for newly graduated undergrads. Depending on their field of expertise, there are general project management roles. This is a skill that someone can learn and apply in different organizations.
This is similar to sales. If you are a good salesperson, you can transition into other roles. For example, if you want to go in that direction, an account management role is a way to get into a sales role.
If you are more technologically minded and interested in technology, an entry-level localization or engineering role is another way to get your feet wet and get started. If you are linguistically inclined and multilingual, you can also be a translator and work with the actual output of the language.