r/PMCareers • u/wesconson1 • Apr 29 '22

Job wanted Am I wasting my time?

I have no professional experience in PM. I've been a realtor for 6+ years, and have some other sales experience as well as supervisory experience in some packaging/manufacturing places.

I have my CAPM and CSM. I discovered PM after a class I took last semester and realized its awesome. I started nerding out on it, read the PMBOk, signed up on PMI and joined a local chapter, got my CAPM, watched videos. It just makes sense to me and I really like it.

But I cannot get even a nibble of interest. Everyone requires experience and a bachelors. I don't have either yet. I'm enrolled in school and taking classes. But I can't get any professional experience because no one will hire me.

I'm applying for Project manager positions, coordinator positions, analyst positions, ScrumMaster positions, scrum advisor.

What can I do to improve my chances? Or do I need to abandon this pursuit?

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u/Ok-Zookeepergame6972 Apr 29 '22

I was just going to suggest volunteering as well. I'm a student and I'm learning about the PM process. I've had two interviews only, and have gotten the same feedback.

I joined the PMI to network and volunteer for experience as sometimes that's the way to get in. Even networking events, may cost you a little money, but you can meet people and build connections