Preparing for your job search

Hi

During my career journey here,

I've supported products like

Google Maps and Google Earth and

I've had a ton of fun creating maps for our users.

Earlier in my career,

I held many different roles that

were not project management jobs;

bussing tables at a chain restaurant,

interning at the Forest Service,

and working as a business analyst.

I was even a software engineer.

My journey into project management

has not been the most straightforward,

but it has been fulfilling.

Your career journey will be a unique one as well.

Once you complete the project management program,

you'll have a new set of skills and knowledge that

hiring managers look for in project managers.

Deciding what you'd like to do with

all that new knowledge is an exciting prospect.

The great thing about project management is that it's

a life skill that's useful at almost any organization.

Wherever your interests lie,

whether that's gaming or

biotech or something totally different,

there's a good chance that

your desired industry needs project managers.

Finding the right job takes effort, consistency,

and a little expert advice to help you

along the way. That's why I'm here.

Throughout the program, there will be

a collection of career-based videos

included to help you find

your next opportunity in project management.

We'll cover some basics,

such as building a resume and interviewing.

We'll also include additional tips for creating

an online professional presence

through sites like LinkedIn,

as well as tips on communicating

and interviewing remotely.

While you can find a lot of

general job search and career information online,

the purpose of these videos is to give you insight into

specific industry relevant information

as it relates to project management.

In addition to what you have already

learned about searching for these types of roles,

I'll offer some of my own tips

and best practices on how to take it

a step further to help you

navigate through the job search process,

breeze through the interview,

and land your next opportunity.

Sounds exciting, right?

Enjoy the rest of the content,

and I'll see you soon.