How I got my 1st ENTRY LEVEL Project Manager job with NO coding or tech skills - Story Time w/Emma

[@MB-xv7er]

Simple: you got lucky

[@themanape]

Thanks for being honest about how you got your job. Some people make it seem as though they got their job purely because of their own effort, that you can get any job as long as you follow certain How-Tos as if everything can be obtained through individual effort, which is not very true.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

It's true - there's always going to be some balance between luck and individual effort. If we knew how much each impacted the other, maybe we'd all have more of what we want! I definitely believe in being prepared (because that's what you can control) but appreciate that opportunity may not come to everyone who deserves it.

[@estherisaiahc]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am looking to start up my career in Project management. This is encouraging.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Best of luck! Let us know how it goes!!

[@biancabayonito1190]

you're giving me so much hope!! I'd like to pivot to PM as well as a beginner. You're amazing!!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

You can do it! Let us know how we can help!

[@yanat7934]

remove the background sound. Can't hear properly

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@ismayilnur777]

I like the content, but I find the music to be a bit too loud and distracting. I hope it can be improved in future videos because the content is really meaningful even without that music.

[@brentd6125]

I got the PMP but still can't get a job. I don't know what to do anymore.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Brent - I'm sorry to hear that. Are you looking for roles that list the PMP as a preferred certification? Or reached out to anyone you know working as a PM to see if their companies are hiring?

[@nimishapathak199]

Hey! Thank you for all of your videos on project management. They have been really helpful. Since you've researched the field well, I'd like to know if it is possible for someone with social sciences degree to get a PM job? I know this video is on similar lines but as per my own research, I found out that those with business/ finance and tech make it through easily. Also, what are some learnable skills that people from non-tech/social science background can learn to find or create a place in the given sphere. Often, there are rigid requirements, so it is difficult to apply for an entry level job. I hope to get a reply. Thanks :)

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Nimisha, it's definitely possible. I used to recruit for one of my previous companies and any degree was fine for the PM role. I think if you're coming at it with a social science degree, it might be helpful to think about and focus your resume on what special skills you bring to the table. Are you a people person and work especially well with a team? If so, highlight that in your resume! Or does your experience in social studies mean you have an especially high emotional quotient? That's how I would tackle it. Good luck!

[@nimishapathak199]

That sounds like a good idea. Thank you for your response :)

[@einrin.]

i think it varies in different countries. from where i am PM is considered a high position job and most if not all of the openings here require at least 5 years of experience and i have never seen an entry level PM position. most would get to a PM position from first working as an executive level with hands on project experience.

[@HectorVegue]

6:28 What did you say? Organise, particular hard worker? sorry for my english

[@ASMRaphael]

Intriguing video! :) I simply love your energy! :)

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ThRealE]

I love how intentional about your are about your content. You’ve given very good tips. I also think overall your insight was so sweet 🥰. It was filled with so much gratitude and appreciation for your friendship and life’s timing. Your one of a kind moment is a reminder to be consistent and diligent in our efforts, we are always collectively networking. That even shows up here from you on your KZbin. Thank you again 💚

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate your kind comments - we're all just here to learn and share our own experiences in the hope of helping others!

[@nyboateng1538]

The background sound is really loud !

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@skiterlenny]

Hello Emma! thanks for the videos and to give us clarity about PM. I am from Live Entertainment shows, I am not sure about PM yet! but I would like to know how long takes to become a junior PM and what's the guarantee to find a job in PM after complete a PM course? at this point I am taking udemy course to see if is something I can do. but I still have no idea how long needs to study to become a PM. thank you have a great day.

[@terrahs2807]

I want to make a career change and am considering project management but I don't have a college degree...is it possible?

[@dogusalan3985]

As soon as I finish my assignments, I will watch. Already liked 👍🏻

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

You're the best! Hope you enjoy the video

[@willysean2975]

I have a Bachelor degree in marketing, and I have an MBA with an emphasis in project management. I am currently studying to take the CAPM exam. I don’t have any work experience in project management and I am very much interested in such field. Would employers give me a chance with no experience? Thank you.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Willy - I think it's about finding the right employer to give you a chance. Some employers do want education and others are more willing to be flexible. Best of luck to you!

[@marykimoi6914]

I enjoying listening to you quite a lot. I am currently trying to learn as much as I can about project management. Something I never ever thought I would, in my last 30 years of life on this planet. Lol! Baby steps, I'm on KZbin tutorials and soon, ill be on online PM course, plan on getting Certified. Am excited about it. Hopefully, I will get where I wanna be. Any Tips or Advise for PM freshers...

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks Mary! I also never thought about project management until I got into it...I always joke....no 5 year old is out there thinking: I want to be a project manager! And yet, I enjoy it so much! Baby steps is good!

[@christianugwuanyi1582]

I will just say, a very big thank you for this insight !

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sebastianluna1412]

Currently in the military and looking to transition into the civilian sector in about a year, I have decided to go into project management. The transition is a bit scary since I have my 4-year degree but no PM experience but want to get my PMP. Your channel is definitely helping me get my priorities straight and guiding me. I would love to be able to connect with you via Linkedin!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Sebastian - That's awesome! Good luck to you with your change in role/career. I'm currently only on KZbin, but I'm happy to help answer any questions here. :)

[@TheColombianblack]

Hire our heroes has a program to help with that. If your COC allows you can do an internship 3months before your ETS Date.

[@Babypatia]

Hi! I have a chemistry/chemical engineering background. I work as a RD&E chemist now, and I was wondering if innovation projects can count towards project hours for a PMP certification?

[@ChosefuTales]

I am really learning a lot from your videos. Thank you

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

So nice of you

[@stephaniemcmanus915]

Holy crap - we are soo similar i have extensive academic knowledge in the science and health field - and due to covid very little professional experience and now super duper keen to move into project management in a field independent of health

[@garajpro3606]

thanks for the info, but the music is very interrupting

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for the feedback! My editing has improved with my recent videos. Maybe someday I’ll remake this one!

[@jeneeshbabu39]

Looking forward for the next video on assess different pm job classifications.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks Jeneesh! Working on that now!

[@vaibhavjain5619]

Hey I have seen your profile as you are a project management consultant you having plenty of experience in project management field. Need your guidance to begin my career in field of project management.I have completed my master degree in Strategic Project Management. I have started my course in Jan 2020 and this pademic hit in month of march. Due to this pademic I have completed most of my classes online. I have completed my degree successfully. But from past few month I am trying to looking for job in project management field as a trainee administration / trainee entry level officer but in each field required experience. As a fresher in Strategic project management none of the company is not giving chance to a fresher. Your advice will be really helpful for me.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

HI Vaibhav, in my experience, if you're looking for someone to take a chance on your, I'd ask around in your network if anyone has open roles. If you can have someone vouch for you from within the company that usually helps. Good luck with your job search! It's tough out there, but keep up the good work!

[@tusharvatsa1547]

Thank you, Emma

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

You're so welcome!

[@paporisharma1506]

Hey, Emma thanks for sharing your story. I am an assistant professor of sociology but want to change my domain to project manager. but I don't have technical skills like coding and all. Just need your advice from where to start.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Papori - If I were in your shoes, I'd start by doing some research into project management jobs (what skills do you need, experience, etc) and ask around my network for anyone who is a PM or works with a PM to do an 'informational' interview. Then I'd see where the gaps are in my experience and resume and try to determine the best way to fill those gaps OR if I already have the right experience to apply for jobs. Lastly, if I didn't have any exposure to project management and couldn't find anyone to talk to me about it, I would probably consider some PM education to confirm that I like the work before committing to such a big change. I wish you the best of luck!

[@honkaiming4jesus]

Loving your videos!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad you like them!

[@christophergopeesingh5967]

So funny that your first technical pm job is extremely similar to my first technical pm job. Thanks for sharing.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Oh wow! Thanks for watching!

[@HereDiianas]

Hi, but what was your first salary and what did you have to do ?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi HereDianna - my first salary was $55k. I had to interview with the company (send in resume, phone interview, onsite interview). The job was for an entry level project manager role. I also had to travel if needed. Hope that helps!

[@theshaikh46]

Can diploma holder in Pearson btech level 5 become a PM ?

[@Rose-qk3mb]

What was your bachelor’s in?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Biology.

[@MohammedAhmed-no8gf]

How old are you? how many years you have completed project management mam?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Mohammed - I'm closing in on a decade of PM experience. You can probably figure out my age based on that :)

[@shekhars4289]

I m capm, psm1(scrum master), AZ900 certified with 4years experience.. Looking to get into project manager domain.. How should I start?? Internship or looking for any jon

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi R - since you said you have experience, I'd try reaching out to any folks you know who work in companies hiring PMs. See if someone will interview you and go from there!

[@shekhars4289]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 tq for replying

[@deepikalassi7865]

Hi, I am currently pursuing diploma in project management and LinkedIn learning courses (I don't have any experience in project management) should I consider certifications like CAPM, Prince 2 as well?)

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Deepika - if you are already pursuing a project management degree, I would try to find a job with that background and later consider the PMP/Prince2 once you have some experience. Good luck with your studies!

[@PremKumar-xo6oq]

Hey iam planning to do masters in project management as fresher what techincal skills i required ?

[@kimbrown7908]

Hey hey ! Great story and useful information. I'm definitely coming to project management from a different angle. I have a passion for tech and want to learn how to use my current skills to becoming an awesome project management. If your a coach, could connect or a mentor-ship I'm open. Thank you in advance.

[@juleswc]

Interesting. Background music is distracting. I’m following you!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for the feedback - You're not the first to mention that, so I've adjusted my editing on future videos. Thanks for subbing!

[@isharadulanjla1137]

Do they write codes?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

No, I do not write code and most PMs I've worked with do not write code as part of their job either.

[@johndani7525]

So you're telling me project manager needs coding skills?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi John - no, definitely not!

[@arpitnagra3257]

Sometimes I stammer ,can I be become a project manager

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Arpit - I think yes!

[@arpitnagra3257]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thanks 🙏🏻

[@siddhantkhanvilkar908]

V Helpful. Thanks.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jodhaakbar9392]

Does the project manager have to travel a lot 🙄🤔?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Jelly - Good question! It'll depend on the company and what kind of PM you are. I've had both heavy travel roles (weekly) and non-travel PM roles.

[@jodhaakbar9392]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 thank you so much ❤️

[@pujashalini2889]

Hi , i can so relate with your situation except that i am a foreign dentist in canada. Planning to switch my career to PM . And am 28. What are my chances to become PM?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Puja - Thanks for your comment! Personally, I feel anything is possible, but of course it might still be a challenge. Why do you not want to be a dentist anymore? I've always heard that's a rewarding career.

[@m.njenkins3223]

My bih question is whether or not you can find a job with just capm, or do you need a 4 year degree as well?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Blumagic Phil - I think the CAPM helps, but most candidates I've interviewed have 4 year degrees as well. That being said - "most" - I have interviewed candidates who did not have 4 year degrees but had PM experience instead.

[@youvegotmail9385]

Goodbye to in-person interviews. Thank god.

[@aleksandrdobromanov9456]

Please, less music and lower sounds on it :)

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

You got it!

[@sjtanman]

I had no experience in a position in being a PM but my buddy owns the company.. lol gave me a shot..

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

That's awesome - way to use your networking! How's it going?

[@MrVictorlorza]

Good video!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rafi9177]

it really helps , thanks ..:)

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it helped!

[@sonysharma3637]

Hi Emma, loved your video. I am from India. I have a question. I want to enter into PM roles in clinical research but I am not sure, whether I should first go for core clinical research jobs and take some experience, and then go for CAPM OR I should directly go for CAPM? Basically I am from healthcare background so I want to get a PM job in the same field. Please suggest me. Thank you!

[@shlokajain4620]

Hey Emma! I'm a law student and I'll be graduating in two months. Since the past 1 year I've been Working as a paralegal alongside other associates and project managers. I've come to realise that my area of interest is PM and not law. Do you think with a law degree it'll be easy for me to get into PM?

[@livelikesong]

Yes

[@estherkim6402]

Hi, I just started a job as Project Compliance Coordinator in the Construction industry but know I want to end up in the tech field. Should I stay at my current job and gain experience and then switch over or do you think it would be better to just start out in tech? Thank you!

[@yaminsidheeque]

Hey, will getting an mba do any good for PM jobs. If it does, what kind of specialisation should I take, (I'm thinking of mba in operations management). Thank you for the videos btw, so informative and fun to watch.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Yamin - I think it really depends on your organization and prospective job role. I've had PMO directors with MBAs and noticed that for product managers, they often ask for MBAs. I haven't seen a lot of job posting for project manager asking for MBAs (at least not in the U.S.). Good luck with everything!

[@johnt.2000]

So technically a friend got you the job. No point of continuing watching this video.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi John - not quite. More like a professional or in this case college acquaintance - I consider a friend someone who I would hang out with socially, but in this case, she knew me because a class we took together.

[@johnt.2000]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 thanks for the response. It’s just that most people watching your vids are like me, don’t have friends OR acquaintances that can offer us a job, we come from a fast food, cashier, phone sales, and other low paying jobs and study hard to get the CAPM but we don’t seem to get any kind of opportunity for entry level jobs in this field. And that’s why we try to look for any little guidance from videos here on yt. But thanks for sharing your experience.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

@@johnt.2000 I appreciate your response and the additional context. That's tough - especially when you feel like your network can't offer any opportunities. While this video may not have applied to you, I hope you still find the other videos on the channel useful. I wish you the best of luck with your endeavors!

[@ereshkigalinanna6646]

Hello! I realize this is very personal, but would you be open to sharing your resume or discussing what your work history and experience was at this time?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi - Yes, I can elaborate a little more. This was my first full time role post college, but I did have some work experience in marketing, PR and healthcare. This was primarily through internships.

[@abdulbaqi1887]

nice content 👍

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thank you 👍

[@WeiseGuy91]

Can you share a range for entry level PM roles when you don’t have experience like you mentioned

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi WeiseGuy91 - Yes, I actually made a video about PMI's recent salary survey (you can check it out on my channel - it came out in January). They also have this cool tool where you can input some specifics about yourself to see different salary data points (average, median, percentile) and it's city/title specific: periscopeiq.com/Pmisalstaging/default3.aspx I hope this helps!

[@thomasfdfd]

i love you.

[@thomasfdfd]

detail: less than my wife, of course.

[@ankursingh5297]

Hey Emma thanks for the amazing video, I am currently pursuing online MBA with Operations Management as my specialisation. I am working in banking industry and would like to switch to IT some firm as either Operations Manager or Project Manager. I have no experience in coding or formal technical degree, would you suggest completing CAPM certification along with my degree so as to increase my chances in either operations or project management field?

[@nickonplayzz4099]

ops, I always wondered where all these incompetent PMs are coming from...

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

lol everyone has to start somewhere - hopefully you've found some better PMs to work with!

[@tanveersheikh567]

Lo❤❤❤

[@sandybeach3911]

The background music is too loud and distracting. And unnecessary.

[@siddhantkhanvilkar908]

Please make a video for Overseas students who wish to study in your country about college, requirements, scope and more knowledge

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Siddhant - I like this idea! Sure - I'll add it to the list. My plan was to do a review of tech companies that will sponsor visas for international workers - any interest in that?

[@siddhantkhanvilkar908]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Yes Sure. But do give my suggestion a go!

[@chastitysapp]

Moral of the story: Network

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Yes! Or in my experience: you're networking even when you don't realize you're networking!

[@ashikukbd4244]

I Love you my jan

[@w00borg34]

you spent 25% of the video not talking about project management and the background music is way too loud and distracting

[@worldtraveler419]

This is so far from being a “how to” video it’s not even funny. What a joke

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi World Traveler - I wanted to share that this video is titled "how I got my first job", not how TO. I agree with your comment that this is not a "how to" video.

[@worldtraveler419]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 why on earth would anyone care about how you got your first job? I can assure you that 99% of the people who watched it had the same reaction as me. Wether or not the decided to push the thumbs down button like and and comment is a different story. I’m not trying to hate on you, but damn that was a rough video to watch. I honestly feel like I lost some IQ points by watching what I did.

[@dobwz]

@@worldtraveler419 I don't think you have any IQ to begin with. Stop being rude. She shared her experience on how she started, which was very informative and inspiring. Guess what, if you don't care how she got her first job then don't watch the video.

[@worldtraveler419]

@@dobwz did you just tell me to stop being rude immediately after saying I don’t have an IQ to begin with? Really? Lol

[@swapnildeshpande4317]

Hey...ur videos on PM are really helpful.. Always learn something new from the videos. Btw r u on LinkedIn? Would like to connect there....

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks Swapnil! Glad you enjoy them - right now, I'm just on KZbin. But I'll share if that changes!