Anyone have any thoughts on if transitioning from healthcare/pharmacy to project management with no degree is possible? If so, any advice?

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Definitely possible just have to find ways to get reps our build the skill set so that you can sell yourself on your resume + in interviews.

Thought this article had some good thoughts: https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/essential-project-management-skills/

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Anything’s possible if you try hard and believe 😉

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