I’ve been working as a project manager for 10 months and I recently got offered an account manager position at my agency. How can I prepare for this change? Any courses or things I could read about being on the client facing side of things?

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You got offered the position because you know your stuff. People skills and being a good communicator seems like what you can focus on! Confidence in your own abilities is always key when client facing.

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Reco: ‘The Art of client service’. And closely observing your senior account peeps and asking a lot of questions

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Hey I was a PM at my company & then was offered an AM role. I agree with co founder 1, you’re there for a reason so observe, ask questions and try and enjoy yourself!

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