Hi guys, I've been an Events Project Manager for approx 11 years now (I started when I was 19!) I specialise in large scale B2B corporate trade shows (exhibitions, conferences, awards etc.)

I'm trying to transition into a more traditional PM role, particularly in the tech/software space.

I've completed a Google Project Management course, got my Scrum Master certification and now training for the AWS Cloud Practitioner.

Any advice on how else I can prove my skills are transferrable?

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