My Application for the Project Delivery Coordinator position at Jacobs was greatly influenced by the job description. The job announcement clearly outlined responsibilities and needs for the job, making me assess whether my project coordinator background would be appropriate. Key elements such as supporting project teams, managing communications, overseeing administrative activities, and coordinating with clients, as well as sub-consultants, aligned with my previous work in project coordination; thus, I considered applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once I began working, I realized that many of the responsibilities indicated in the list matched with the reality of the work. The necessity to help project\/program managers create reports and contribute to budget tracking was an integral part of my day-to-day tasks. I also appreciated how being independent was in the job description since most of my activities involved working independently with different things to be done, something that I used to struggle with, but ultimately enjoyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Differences also existed. The job description involved such tools as Oracle reports, Excel, and MS Project. Greater emphasis was placed upon project life cycle proficiency and client relationship development than I had anticipated from the beginning. I had experience in some processes of project life cycles, but needed to learn more processes and more technical tools of fiscal management. This was more detailed than I had originally thought from the job description. The job description represented overall responsibilities accurately, but day-to-day aspects of the position evolved as I learned through hands-on experience. The job description provided me with an understanding of expectations, but the fine lines in day-to-day operations did not become apparent until I adapted to the job.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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