graduates and project management roles

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Have You Done a Personal Stock Take? Why do you want to be a Project Manager? Have you got the “right stuff”? Do you know what the “right stuff” is? Do you know which industry sector or business function you want to work within? Are you aware of the types of PM roles out there? Do you keep up to date with the PM profession? What do you bring to the table as a potential PM? Skills? Attitudes? Capability? Experience?

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Experience, Experience, Experience Start thinking about how to gain experience NOW Look at your own circle of friends and family Opportunities exist for voluntary PM’s Any opportunities at the university? Part-time jobs whilst at university Start making plans for your graduation Understand the PM marketplace Research the graduate PM opportunities Get your CV ready to start applying Start building up your portfolio

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Be Realistic Degree is a tick in the box PM or Programme Manager may be aspirational May have to work in a “support” role to gain hands on experience Research industry as terminology differs Not all sectors are ready for “educated” project managers Practical help and advice at: www.arraspeople.co.uk/graduate