How to get started as a Scrum Master
You are ready to embark on the scrumulicious journey of being a Scrum Master. A journey that opens you to higher salary, opportunities to work in fortune 500 companies, Work from home options, a chance to continuously improve and grow. This article is to guide you through the steps towards becoming a Scrum Master. Research […]
Part 6 – Advice to upcoming Scrum Masters & New Scrum Masters
Do Do not 1. Your personality plays a huge role in being successful. Not everybody can be a comedian. Not everyone can be a Scrum Master Do not start this journey if you are not willing to put in the work. 2. Get a mentor Do not be rude. Be kind. Your attitude towards succeeding […]
Part 5 – My journey towards becoming a Scrum Master
I got the job. The pay was incredible. Now what. I could not mess this up. Full time job, opportunities to grow, learn and build a better life for myself and my family. I cannot ruin this. I had two weeks to my start day. I studied day and night. I asked questions constantly. I […]
Part 4 – My journey towards becoming a Scrum Master
I kept pacing. Uncomfortable have never done this before. I am scared. I knew I did not have all the knowledge I needed to become a confident Scrum Master. I doubted my abilities. But a little voice kept telling me it would be okay. My partner tried encouraging me. To be honest, nothing was working. […]
Part 3 – My journey towards becoming a Scrum Master
I was on a journey to know what skills I needed to become a Scrum Master. I needed something to encourage and motivate me. I needed more than just the 2-day class with a certification. I started researching and I was not disappointed. I searched Even though I had done some research prior to deciding […]
Part 2 – My journey towards becoming a Scrum Master
I was broken. Yes, you heard me right. Broke. I had to pay for the CSM (Certified Scrum Master Certification). I was skeptical. I already had student loans. I was worried. I did not want to acquire more debt with no guarantees. I spent hours thinking about it. $600 was the certification fee. After much […]
Part 1 – My journey towards becoming a Scrum Master
Of course, I have had other roles since I started working at the age of 16. Some I liked and most I tolerated. Why wouldn’t I, it was a paycheck. However, I felt no fulfillment. I knew something was missing. I kept searching. Trying new things. Constantly researching and going to sleep every night disappointed. […]
Scrum Master Resume Tips
Are you a Scrum Master? These tips from experienced professionals on writing your resume will spark up your resume and improve your chances of landing that perfect job. As a Scrum Master, it is no news that many more persons are migrating into this field and recently there have been a lot of layoffs which […]
The EPR, What is it?
Here is what you need to know about the Electronic Profile Resume Finbers has introduced the Electronic Profile Resume (EPR). The EPR gives you one link to share which provides an extensive overview and brings your resume to life. In this post, we will be talking about what your EPR is, how it places you […]
Honesty
Ever heard of the saying, “Fake it until you make it”? Well, as far as successful interviews for job seeker goes, “honesty is the best policy”. This is what can guarantee you success in the long term. Honesty is very crucial in getting legitimate job offers. A job applicant ought, to be honest during the […]