There are limited co-op jobs in project management. Try branching out to some BA co-ops and market your soft skills. The interviewers will find your technical background refreshing, not a lot of cs majors show interest in these types of jobs.
I did a co-op term as a PM in software. Basically, the hiring individual is likely a PM as well, and they are not looking specifically for someone with the technical skills, but for high caliber work ethic, ability to learn quickly, and interpersonal skills.
I was given the offer because in my interview and cover letter I had already done background research and offered meaningful suggestions on how the company could portray itself better inline with what I assumed was their foundational goals.
If you can land one, it is very rewarding. I was managing 14 software teams, frequently meeting with the company's top executives (300+ size company) and had a holistic view of the work getting done. During my term, with feedback from developers, we moved all teams to a new development platform that I investigated and proposed, ultimately ending a contract that normally cost the business 200,000+ annually.
There are limited co-op jobs in project management. Try branching out to some BA co-ops and market your soft skills. The interviewers will find your technical background refreshing, not a lot of cs majors show interest in these types of jobs.
ReplyDeleteI did a co-op term as a PM in software. Basically, the hiring individual is likely a PM as well, and they are not looking specifically for someone with the technical skills, but for high caliber work ethic, ability to learn quickly, and interpersonal skills.
ReplyDeleteI was given the offer because in my interview and cover letter I had already done background research and offered meaningful suggestions on how the company could portray itself better inline with what I assumed was their foundational goals.
If you can land one, it is very rewarding. I was managing 14 software teams, frequently meeting with the company's top executives (300+ size company) and had a holistic view of the work getting done. During my term, with feedback from developers, we moved all teams to a new development platform that I investigated and proposed, ultimately ending a contract that normally cost the business 200,000+ annually.