Hi! I am an implementation consultant for a specialized software company and in my 3.5 YOE have done every role under the sun on our side of the implementation. I’m struggling to get hits for project management roles. How can I leverage my current experience to transition into this line? Thanks!

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Hi ladies! 👋 since we don’t have any chatter boxes (yet😉) I figured I would share the LinkedIn messages I get from recruiters with job opportunities. Good luck and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

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