Hello,
I am currently studying for my PMP exam and I am new to project management. Given that project management is a field that crosses many industries, I am unsure where I should focus given my varied professional background. I have worked in different fields such as education, community mental health, politics, and non-profit lending.
My question is; what industry or position is the best place to start for someone who does not have an engineering or IT background? Many of the project management positions I see available in my region (I am in a major city on the east coast in the U.S.) are predominately in construction, IT, or engineering which does not directly correspond with my work experience. I was reading some forums and it seems like project management is "industry-specific," given that certain industries tend to use certain types of methodologies. I would like to learn if there are other project management industries that would better suit my professional experience.
Thank your for your help!