The Retro: How to Transition into a Project Management Role

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محتوای ارائه شده توسط Galen Low and Kelsey Alpaio, Galen Low, and Kelsey Alpaio. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Galen Low and Kelsey Alpaio, Galen Low, and Kelsey Alpaio یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal

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Breaking into project management can feel overwhelming, but the biggest challenge isn’t lack of experience—it’s learning to translate your skills effectively.

In this episode, host Kelsey Alpaio speaks with Ogaga Johnson, founder and CEO of Verisult, about how professionals can position themselves for their first PM role. Ogaga emphasizes the importance of a strategic job search, focusing on industries where your background provides a natural entry point. Whether you’re transitioning careers or formalizing your PM skills, this episode provides actionable steps to land your first role.

Resources from this episode:

Join DPM Membership
Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts
Connect with Ogaga on LinkedIn and Instagram
Check out Verisult

فصل ها

1. The Retro: How to Transition into a Project Management Role (00:00:00)

2. Meet Ogaga Johnson (00:00:59)

3. Challenges in Landing Your First PM Role (00:01:50)

4. Highlighting Key Skills on Your Resume (00:02:56)

5. Targeting the Right Industries (00:06:45)

6. Essential Project Management Skills (00:08:25)

7. Building Confidence in Your PM Skills (00:10:57)

8. Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (00:14:50)

9. Dealing with Rejection (00:18:04)

10. First Steps to Start Your PM Career (00:19:20)

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The Digital Project Manager

The Retro: How to Transition into a Project Management Role

The Digital Project Manager

169 subscribers

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MP3•خانه قسمت

Breaking into project management can feel overwhelming, but the biggest challenge isn’t lack of experience—it’s learning to translate your skills effectively.

Resources from this episode:

Join DPM Membership
Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts
Connect with Ogaga on LinkedIn and Instagram
Check out Verisult

فصل ها

1. The Retro: How to Transition into a Project Management Role (00:00:00)

2. Meet Ogaga Johnson (00:00:59)

3. Challenges in Landing Your First PM Role (00:01:50)

4. Highlighting Key Skills on Your Resume (00:02:56)

5. Targeting the Right Industries (00:06:45)

6. Essential Project Management Skills (00:08:25)

7. Building Confidence in Your PM Skills (00:10:57)

8. Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (00:14:50)

9. Dealing with Rejection (00:18:04)

10. First Steps to Start Your PM Career (00:19:20)

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