How to Find PMP Jobs

Careers for Project Management Professionals

Becoming a Project Management Professional (PMP) requires several years of experience, and many hours of specialized management courses. Because it takes a lot of work to earn this prestigious credential, many newly certified PMPs seek higher paying jobs. If you have already earned project manager certification from PMI, or are close to completing the requirements, here are some strategies to land a new job that rewards your training and talents.

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First, rewrite you resume to highlight your project management experience. If you have taken many project management courses over the years, graduated from an accredited institute, or have written articles in the field of management, then you should also write a CV. This will be necessary if you apply for teaching positions.

Upload your resume to online job boards. Focus on local listings if you don't want to relocate, and post on national websites if you are more flexible. Use the keyword phrases "Project Management Professional," "PMP" and "PMI" frequently in your online resume. This will help potential employers find it more easily when they conduct keyword searches online.

Ask about advancement opportunities for PMPs within your company. With new credentials, you can be promoted or assigned to more important projects.

If there aren't openings in your company, start searching outside. Research hot career fields and areas that have been growing steadily. Construction management, insurance adjusting, real estate, and advertising are fields that need talented managers to organize big projects. A PMP credential will put your resume on the short list.

If you don't have expertise in a particular area, such as construction or advertising, a company may hire you as an assistant project manager.

Look for openings in consulting. A certified PMP is qualified to work as a consultant on many projects. If your background is in information technology, computing, engineering, or other technical field, your expertise will be in higher demand.

Apply for teaching positions. The website of PMI has listings of approved classes and institutes where you can train other managers to become PMPs. Although teaching may not be what you originally had in mind, it can be a high-paying PMP job that allows you to work on a more flexible schedule. Many PMP classes are online, so you can even work from home.

Network with other PMPs at every opportunity you get. This is one of the most effective ways to increase your future job prospects. Many people start their own consulting firms after earning PMP certification, which creates more job openings.