Slated to become PMP-certified for a new career move into the PMP/consulting arena. I have a MBA. What are organizations looking for in any PMP-related industry?

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I’m not sure that I understand the question. You are taking the PMP exam and want to move into project management consulting? There are project managers in every single industry and companies are all looking for the same thing: experience.

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(Cont.) Also, what are new industries to break into?

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PMP stands for Project Management Professional. In order to sit for the exam you need significant project management experience. If you don’t have this required experience, you should really be taking the CAPM exam. It really does everyone else who has worked very hard in their career to get to the point where they can sit for the exam a disservice when those who have no experience sit for the exam and obtain the credential because they memorized the PMBOK and then they get a job and it turns out they have no idea how to manage projects or programs. Perhaps this is a verbiage issue, but the question you’re asking doesn’t really make sense. There aren’t PMP related positions - in taking the exam you become a Project Management Professional aka Project Manager. Figure out what industries you are interested in (Google is your friend here) and then work to obtain the necessary experience and education to work in said industry. Or go on the PMI website and take a look at the kinds of jobs people have and see if any of those are interesting to you.

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Let me clarify with addition information. I have a background in marketing and design. However, I want to transition into a PMP-related position. As a PMP aspirant, what opportunities are available where I may leverage my experience?

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