Got hired by a Main contractor for a LPG tank construction project as a junior planner..
i have no prior construction experience at all (as i'm an Industrial Engineer, working for a manufacturing company).
But this opportunity did not come by surprise coz i've waited, looked, and dreamed of this for years.. and learnings i get from numerous failed interviews really helps... and Planning Planet (This is the best man.. Information i get here realy help me...big time)
I'm hoping you can give me any tips or an overview on how to begin and the expectations for this position.. as im hitting the ground running since Project has already started...
During my interview they ask me more about P3 and Excel Functions... I'm an entermediate user of P6, MS Project..and my desire is out of question..
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Hi Guys,
Hope you can help me out...
Got hired by a Main contractor for a LPG tank construction project as a junior planner..
i have no prior construction experience at all (as i'm an Industrial Engineer, working for a manufacturing company).
But this opportunity did not come by surprise coz i've waited, looked, and dreamed of this for years.. and learnings i get from numerous failed interviews really helps... and Planning Planet (This is the best man.. Information i get here realy help me...big time)
I'm hoping you can give me any tips or an overview on how to begin and the expectations for this position.. as im hitting the ground running since Project has already started...
During my interview they ask me more about P3 and Excel Functions... I'm an entermediate user of P6, MS Project..and my desire is out of question..
I will really appreciate your feedback.
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Hi Willem
A junior planner is one that needs guidance from a senior planner.
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