This topic is a great read thanks to all everyone discussing above - I have been managing projects for 5 years in one organisation and I'm trying to break out into the real world. I acknowledge that the limited diversity means I have a lot to learn so I'll be looking up some of those books since I have a lot of time on my hands at the moment 
I just wanted to add that I've been told my CV looks great, I tailor it for each role I apply for and yet I am struggling to get through to the interview stage.
The most likely reason is what I said above - having worked in one company, (& one business sector) appears to mean I am ineligible for contracts in other sectors.
I have also applied for Project Support roles (to gain experience in new sectors), and been told by agencies that their client will assume I would not stick around as soon as something more meaty comes along... therefore they would not submit my CV to their client.
I know I have a lot to offer both in terms of experience and ability... so I think its just going to be a waiting game. When I'm told there are 400 people applying for every role, hopefully its the same 400 people - so worst case I only need to apply for 399 positions then BINGO! I'm in.
I just wanted to add that I've been told my CV looks great, I tailor it for each role I apply for and yet I am struggling to get through to the interview stage.
The most likely reason is what I said above - having worked in one company, (& one business sector) appears to mean I am ineligible for contracts in other sectors.
I have also applied for Project Support roles (to gain experience in new sectors), and been told by agencies that their client will assume I would not stick around as soon as something more meaty comes along... therefore they would not submit my CV to their client.
I know I have a lot to offer both in terms of experience and ability... so I think its just going to be a waiting game. When I'm told there are 400 people applying for every role, hopefully its the same 400 people - so worst case I only need to apply for 399 positions then BINGO! I'm in.
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