{"id":26088,"date":"2017-02-01T15:20:38","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T19:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=26088"},"modified":"2017-02-01T15:23:42","modified_gmt":"2017-02-01T19:23:42","slug":"is-project-management-the-right-career-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2017\/is-project-management-the-right-career-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Project Management the Right Career Choice for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the Project Management Institute\u2019s (PMI) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge<\/em>, project management is defined as the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet a project requirement.\u00a0 As the manager, you are responsible for how the project is planned and executed.\u00a0 And ultimately, the success of the project depends on you.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

As with any career, there are certain skills and traits a person must have in order to be the most successful.\u00a0\u00a0 Some people have these skills naturally, while others must learn how to strengthen them to adapt to the nature of the job. Project management is a job that requires superior organizational and leadership skills.\u00a0 Read below to find out whether you have these skills and if a career in project management is right for you.<\/p>\n

Leadership Skills<\/h3>\n

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Because you are in a position of authority, it is important that you wield your leadership with competence.\u00a0 In addition to having people skills, you must be able to make realistic decisions to meet your goal.\u00a0 If you want your employees to work as a team, they need an effective leader.\u00a0 There are differing leadership styles out there, so if you need assistance in this area, try attending a leadership seminar<\/a> or attend a class.<\/p>\n

Organizational Skills<\/h3>\n

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At any one time you will find yourself juggling many parts of the project in the air.\u00a0 You will not only create teams, but you will also have to create plans, align appropriate goals, communicate about the current project status, and manage any unforeseen difficulty.\u00a0 This also encompasses time management.\u00a0 You will often have to work under strict deadlines each step of the way, and you will have to be adaptable to change. If you can handle the pressure that follows this management position, then this may be right for you.<\/p>\n

People Skills<\/h3>\n

As a project manager, you will constantly be working with people.\u00a0 You are an essential part of piecing teams together based on their talents and the project\u2019s needs.\u00a0 There will also be times when you\u2019ll have to mediate between groups and reorganize for efficiency. \u00a0It is important that you can assess employee\u2019s skills and place them appropriately to ensure best performance. Employees must also feel confident that they can come to you with any issues or concerns.\u00a0 You will want open communication amongst various levels of management to make sure any mistakes are smoothed over.<\/p>\n

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Do you feel like this job is right for you<\/a>?\u00a0 If you have these skills, then you have what it takes to enter the field of project management.\u00a0 Should you choose to go forward, know that there are a few steps to becoming certified and employed.\u00a0 First, know that there is no one form of education that is necessary to become a project manager\u2014it is the skills that are most important.\u00a0 However, you do need to at least have a high school diploma or GED.\u00a0\u00a0 It is also advised that you get at least a bachelor\u2019s degree<\/a>, while some project managers have their master\u2019s. You can get a degree in project management, but you can also get virtually any other degree\u2014business, organizational psychology, English, and the list goes on and on.\u00a0 Make sure that whatever your education, you develop critical thinking skills and increase your ability to get yourself and others to work as a team.\u00a0 If you are already a working professional and you want to further your education, then it is possible now to get your degree online.\u00a0 You will have to complete a PMP exam to be officially certified as a project manager.\u00a0 Make use of sites like crushthepmexam.com<\/a> and use as many resource materials as possible to ensure better chances of passing. After the exam, you will be required to attend continuing education classes every three years to remain certified.\u00a0 Look into the proper education requirements now, so you can reap the benefits of your practice in the future.<\/p>\n

Project management<\/a> can be a diverse career path that leads you to advancement opportunities you\u2019ve never dreamed of. Consider your aspirations and skillset and determine whether this career is right for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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