This proposal on pursuing a career as a Project Manager is designed to provide research and criteria concerning elements for entering into the field of Project
Management. The research will provide the essential skills and a job description of a
Project manager.
As background information, I have provided researched information based on the interest of being a Project Manager. The Survey results provide an insight to how some individuals pursued their careers and their educational backgrounds.
My pursuit of this career comes from many years of being in management for several industries and my partnership with a former colleague who is in this field.
The opportunity to work closely with someone in the field of Project Management has given me a large interest in this profession. I seek a more detailed perspective of the field and propose that through my research I will provide my readers information on a field that is not always of use in many industries but is a very fun and exciting occupation.
Through the discussion of this field, I hope to provoke an increased interest in this field as not many pursue it.
As one will see, I have highlighted job requirements, essential skills, and education requirements as specific elements needed to pursue a career in Project Management.
Some of the benefits of having this career are having the potential to be a respected leader within the profession, monetary concessions, opportunities for research in this field, and a sense of accomplishment within the community.
One of the things I hope to learn through my research is a more in-depth perspective of Project Management. I hope to discover how my personal education will provide the foundation to pursuing a career in Project Management and the best industries to pursue.
Choosing A Career in Project
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