Reply to: Project Support Job Assistance

[TommyB]

They were joking.

In the meantime take a look at this.

Programme and Project Support Office Essentials | Programme & Project Support Office Essentials | Foundation | Project Management and Support | Certifications | BCS Certifications

Thanks Kojak.

I have actually done that qualification.

[TommyB]

Hi

I am happy to help - I've been in project support for the last 6 years(way too long but I'm a mummy to 2 and happy for the moment).

Anyway send me a mesaage or provide an email address....

Wow, that's great.

Thanks for your kind offer. I will definitely be in touch.

[simplicity]

Hello everyone,

I have read some of the helpful comments here, and thought I would make my first post.

I have previously worked for a short while in a Project Support role. I have now obtained a contract Project Support role, but would really like to go through some things with an experienced PSO/PM before I start.

If anyone would like to help, that would be much appreciated.

If someone could take a day or so to go through a review in person, I would be happy to pay them for their time.

Thanks for the help everyone.

Hi

I am happy to help - I've been in project support for the last 6 years(way too long but I'm a mummy to 2 and happy for the moment).

Anyway send me a mesaage or provide an email address....

[TommyB]

feel free!!

My advice is free too!

Thanks mate.

[original PM]

feel free!!

My advice is free too!

[TommyB]

You Know do not be so sure that client co is going to have a very tight project process with clearly defined documentation.

When I took my first contract role as a PM it was actually after I had been managed out of the door based on the fact I was a rubbish PM at my previous company. (turned out it was more to do with my inability to kiss a** rather than my skills as a PM!)

When I arrived I found my project documentation and approach was more than the company had ever used before (it is a big company too).

In fact they still now use some of my ideas and documentation in projects across the company.

If you are in Project Support you can expect to have clear guidelines on documetation - if there is nothing then wahtever you produce will be better than that!

Thanks for that.

If you don't mind, I would also like to PM you a couple questions I have regarding the approach you used.

[original PM]

You Know do not be so sure that client co is going to have a very tight project process with clearly defined documentation.

When I took my first contract role as a PM it was actually after I had been managed out of the door based on the fact I was a rubbish PM at my previous company. (turned out it was more to do with my inability to kiss a** rather than my skills as a PM!)

When I arrived I found my project documentation and approach was more than the company had ever used before (it is a big company too).

In fact they still now use some of my ideas and documentation in projects across the company.

If you are in Project Support you can expect to have clear guidelines on documetation - if there is nothing then wahtever you produce will be better than that!

[TommyB]

So how come you got the role in the first place, given your inexperience? Bluff/blag or much cheapness?

I have worked as a PSO before, but I think this contract role will be of a higher standard.

I think I can do it, just need to make sure I am prepared for any assignment they can give me.

[SteelyDan]

Hello everyone,

I have read some of the helpful comments here, and thought I would make my first post.

I have previously worked for a short while in a Project Support role. I have now obtained a contract Project Support role, but would really like to go through some things with an experienced PSO/PM before I start.
If anyone would like to help, that would be much appreciated.

If someone could take a day or so to go through a review in person, I would be happy to pay them for their time.

Thanks for the help everyone.

So how come you got the role in the first place, given your inexperience? Bluff/blag or much cheapness?

[cojak]

LOL, thanks for not calling me a 'numpty'!

I was nervous because this is my first contract role, and have been told, as a contractor, you need to deliver immediately.

Unlike in a perm role, where there is more leeway given.

You're right, you do.

[cojak]

Thanks for the offer, but considering I am not working at the moment, that is too much for me.

They were joking.

In the meantime take a look at this.

http://certifications.bcs.org/conten...ertification/3

[TommyB]

Sorry my policy is to only help total numpties and sadly that question is almost rational.

Personally I think you'll only have a problem if you have claimed to know a lot lot more than you really do. If thats not the case I'm sure someone will happily help you out once you get there.

LOL, thanks for not calling me a 'numpty'!

I was nervous because this is my first contract role, and have been told, as a contractor, you need to deliver immediately.

Unlike in a perm role, where there is more leeway given.

[TommyB]

I can, £500 + Vat including any travel and lunch and I am all yours. PM me your address to send the invoice to please.

Thanks for the offer, but considering I am not working at the moment, that is too much for me.

[TommyB]

Hi TommyB,

Let us know if you get don't get any help, I'll be prepared to answer a couple of questions if I can (pay back for the help I've received here in the past).

Thanks for you kind offer.

I am going through some books/info at the moment to prepare me.

Once I get down to specific questions, I will definitely ask you.

Thanks again.

[cojak]

Hi TommyB,

Let us know if you get don't get any help, I'll be prepared to answer a couple of questions if I can (pay back for the help I've received here in the past).