navyfamilyof4
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NSA is hiring a lot of people right now, have you checked that website?
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Have you looked into Schedule A appointments with the federal government? I have hired several Schedule A folks - it can be (not always) a non-competitive appointment, and sometimes allow you to apply for jobs that are typically only for candidates who are already in the federal government. You can find information on Schedule A appointments on the OPM website - as well as other special hiring authorities for the federal government that you may be eligible for.
Like the poster from the midwest said, I would not read too much into the job market cooling down. I have many positions in my organization unfilled right now. Sure, we are looking for specific skill sets, but I suggest a few things:
1. connect with alumns in your area
2. I would not rule out a more entry level job if the management team is willing to give you opportunity. A very quick way to advance is to show initiative. Do well more than the basics. I'm not talking about being a stocker at the supermarket - find an environment that has others who are employed in positions you might like to do.
3. Consider relocation to an area where jobs are plentiful.
4. Pick a sector that pays well and gives you personal satisfaction. You'd be shocked at the differences in pay based on industry.
5. get a professional certification, like a PMP. makes you stand out when you're applying to a project management role and can't point to any specific projects you've managed.
1. connect with alumns in your area
2. I would not rule out a more entry level job if the management team is willing to give you opportunity. A very quick way to advance is to show initiative. Do well more than the basics. I'm not talking about being a stocker at the supermarket - find an environment that has others who are employed in positions you might like to do.
3. Consider relocation to an area where jobs are plentiful.
4. Pick a sector that pays well and gives you personal satisfaction. You'd be shocked at the differences in pay based on industry.
5. get a professional certification, like a PMP. makes you stand out when you're applying to a project management role and can't point to any specific projects you've managed.
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For PMP specifically, you can't sit for the test unless you have actually managed significant projects over a period of over a year.
To clarify, it doesn’t have to be 12 consecutive months. You should be able to use project management responsibilities you had as a Mid. I got my PMP cert during COVID. I know a woman who used Girl Scout cookie sales and the associated management for her demonstrated experience!
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Actually 36 months leading projects and they're looking for projects where you are actually in a work environment, not school.
What you're saying is a big difference from when I was running PMP prep classes at a company that I worked for. I'm not
saying that people can't "game" the system but the requirements for getting a PMP are significant.
From their website:
You’re right on that… my mistake!
That said, I think the argument could be made that service academies straddle that delineation between work environment and school…
