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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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Career Advice - (non traditional path)