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Started my current job with them. But i didnt actually go through the temp service to get the job and all. Thats just the service my company uses.Anyone in here ever dealt with Kelly Services?
How much can you earn as a PM with a PMP Certificate?
One of my relatives was in the military and recently retired, dude was telling me about his desire to become a PM.
He said he had Lean Six Sigma (Black) but can't sit for the PMP test ...
I'm trying to argue with him the in many cases some employers see 6 Sigma black belt the same as a PMP. Furthermore, I told his ***, that just on the fact that he was in the military for 20 years and logistics for that was more than enough time for him to be able to sit for the PMP. However, that's just my assumption ... would he have enough time for that PMP test?
dathbgboy I only have the PMBOK 5th Edition right now. My plan is to basically scan through it then use Rita's book for actual studying/note taking. Check this link out for a breakdown of your options: http://pmexamlessonslearned.com/pmp...st-vs-andy-crowe-vs-kim-heldman/#.VqAHbHNOnqA
keko jones PMI publishes an annual salary survey. Check it out: http://www.pmi.org/learning/project-management-salary-survey.aspx
I'd pursue PMP before Lean Six Sigma but you can't go wrong with either. I think Booz Allen is big on LSS. But go on Indeed and I'm sure you'll get many more hits with PMP than LSS.
I'm sure his military experience can qualify him to sit. I wouldnt bet on getting a PM gig based soley on the PMP. Unless the project is focused on logistics. Experience is crucial for PM. Maybe he could swing a Deputy PM role initially then advance. Tell him to definitely go for a Govt job. Veterans preference is VERY real.
@Keko Jones it depends on your field. According to Glassdoor, the avg PM salary is $96k
I don't think that Six Sigma and PM is interchangeable. Agile and Scrum Masters, yes, but not Six Sigma; not to say that having a SS cert is a bad thing because some companies want that over a PMP
Yeah he's not thinking straight. Do like everyone else who got a pmp does, count every single project hour since birth. Enroll in a local cc project management course to meet the education requirements. He sounds way too negative and scared though, if he's searched job sites for six Sigma he'd see he's more than good.
Pmp is 6 figures easy if he's in the DC area with his background, especially if his clearance is current. Most government contractors will easily pay for Pmp certification and training over the clearance process.
Thanks for the input guys! I'm going to show him you guys replies.@Dathbgboy I only have the PMBOK 5th Edition right now. My plan is to basically scan through it then use Rita's book for actual studying/note taking. Check this link out for a breakdown of your options: http://pmexamlessonslearned.com/pmp...st-vs-andy-crowe-vs-kim-heldman/#.VqAHbHNOnqA
@Keko Jones PMI publishes an annual salary survey. Check it out: http://www.pmi.org/learning/project-management-salary-survey.aspx
I'd pursue PMP before Lean Six Sigma but you can't go wrong with either. I think Booz Allen is big on LSS. But go on Indeed and I'm sure you'll get many more hits with PMP than LSS.
I'm sure his military experience can qualify him to sit. I wouldnt bet on getting a PM gig based soley on the PMP. Unless the project is focused on logistics. Experience is crucial for PM. Maybe he could swing a Deputy PM role initially then advance. Tell him to definitely go for a Govt job. Veterans preference is VERY real.
He needs to stop being a *****, he's more ahead than he realizes, possibly Sr management.
Started my current job with them. But i didnt actually go through the temp service to get the job and all. Thats just the service my company uses.
What kinda info you looking for?
They hit me up for a company trying to do an interview with me. Just wanted to see as I have heard great things. Didn't know if they run things smooth or not
I was thinking taking the CAPM exam after I completed my PM course in college but changed my mind since I didnt see it listed as a requirement on the vast majority of PM job listings. It's still better than nothing but none of the PMs (IT) on my team ever bothered with it.EDIT: Question for you fellas, I've just did some reading about whether the CAPM was worth it or not (not as respected as the PMP, costly for it's low rep) they also mentioned that along w/ the cons I already mentioned, there have been some negative views on PMI's standards as of late since they still focus on the Waterfall Method instead of Agile/Scrum. Then I got to looking into Scrum Master certs through Scrum Alliance and thought that might be an alternative until I could sit for the PMP. What do yall think?
Update: Taking the job my college friend plugged me with. It's a travel and I'm probably gonna have to get a car. But I'm being optimistic about the new situuation as a whole. I start February 1. Gonna prepare and relish the last fews days before getting back to work.
congratulations to you both.Received a conditional offer today, after holding down my college gig for 2.5 years while I finished school I am relieved. Not all the way in there yet still have to pass a background check & lowkey nervous bc of a bogus resisting w/o violence charge on my record. Either way I am grateful. Been looking for a new gig for a year and started off the process with my resume and interviewing skills in shambles. With every rejection I had time to go back to the lab & improve myself. Wish me luck on this last part bruhs.
Damn no congrats to me on my new job...
Lol thanks dude pretty much the edit was me asking advice on negotiating salary. Didn't get an answer so I email them asking could you do better. They said no going sign the offer letter tomorrow before the storm.Damn no congrats to me on my new job...
Only saw the edit but congrats my dude
I must have missed it fam apologies. Congrats.Damn no congrats to me on my new job...
All good thanks famI must have missed it fam apologies. Congrats.Damn no congrats to me on my new job...
I was thinking taking the CAPM exam after I completed my PM course in college but changed my mind since I didnt see it listed as a requirement on the vast majority of PM job listings. It's still better than nothing but none of the PMs (IT) on my team ever bothered with it.EDIT: Question for you fellas, I've just did some reading about whether the CAPM was worth it or not (not as respected as the PMP, costly for it's low rep) they also mentioned that along w/ the cons I already mentioned, there have been some negative views on PMI's standards as of late since they still focus on the Waterfall Method instead of Agile/Scrum. Then I got to looking into Scrum Master certs through Scrum Alliance and thought that might be an alternative until I could sit for the PMP. What do yall think?
The Scrum master exam is actually very easy. You're required to take an accredited/approved course in order to take the exam though. You should check to see if your org can pay for that class. I believe it's only 1-2 days long. One of my peers, who is the SM on our scrum project, just got his last month.
PMI standards still apply for waterfall; waterfall is not going anywhere and will continue to be used. The standards, though, focus too much on theory than practice.
It's not impractical. Each methodology has its ups and downs. Waterfall allows you to do a lot of planning with documentation if you need a very rigid system with processes or technology that isn't well understood. Many IT projects in my org have to fall under waterfall simply because we roll out in monthly releases. You can't leverage agile when you dont have the flexibility to choose when to move code from environment to environment. This is simply the case for SAP projects. Changes to production requires you to fall under specific monthly dates to minimize the negative impact to our systems and to ensure support is available should that happen.I've noticed that as well. And I wouldn't expect Waterfall to go anywhere, just think that it's impractical for IT projects, which is what I'm aiming for.
I'm just trying to get my foot in the door somewhere, hell, I'd take this PM course on Coursera if I knew it'd help me out.
But after reading everybody's response, it seems like the CAPM is a waste of time and money