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Career Advice - (non traditional path)
Hi guys!, I was hoping to ask for some advice on breaking into construction management / project management roles. My background is in Law / Economics and I worked as an Accountant before taking a role in cost control in my States major project infrastructure office (mainly $700m + rail and road projects). Had a lot of exposure to project management - but from a programe management position. I have been applying for Project Management roles but finding it hard to break in as I dont have a construction or engineering background. Wondering if anyone else has had a similiar "non traditional path" into Project Management and if they would like to share their journey and/or tips. Also if there was some key accreditations you recommend for bridging the experience gap (outside of the goldmine of Tim Fairley content). Thanks in advance.
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Hey @Tim Fairley thanks for the reply I appreciate the advice and re-assurance. I'm based in Western Australia. Might have to look at throwing a few more bills on the HECS loan. Keep up the great content 👍
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@Jem Arcibal from interviews and coffee chats I've been having with industry people over the last few weeks I'm finding employers are more concerned with specific project experience rather than certifications. For example, because my experience is in major rail projects, most call backs and interviews have been for positions on projects with rail involved.
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Raf Gargano
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Cost Controller looking to transition to project manager role

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