Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Project Managers
Melissa, a Senior Project Manager, suggests that entry-level "coordinator esque positions," such as marketing, product, or social media coordinator roles, offer valuable project management experience. These positions, requiring "keeping the needle moving forward" and "being good at planning," provide a strong foundation for a project management career.
Project Management, Entry-Level Positions, Career Development, Organizational Skills, Planning
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Melissa Murray
Senior Project Manager
eCommerce Leader in Health and Wellness Supplements
San Diego State University
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Classics, Spanish Literature
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Operations and Project Management
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in project management often have titles like "coordinator", such as marketing coordinator or product coordinator.
2. These coordinator roles require project management experience, organizational skills, innovation, and planning abilities.
3. Experience in these entry-level positions can help prepare students for a career in project management.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
Being in a coordinator-type position, whether it's marketing, product, or social media, requires a modicum of project management and organization experience. These roles rely on you to keep moving the needle forward, be a little innovative, and plan well.
Any of those kinds of positions can really set you up for success if you're looking to pursue a career in project management.
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