https://www.youtube
.com/watch?v=xQP5onZFLIYAre you wondering how to get your first Scrum Master job without experience? It’s a common question I get in my classes. I’ll walk you through the ways to approach getting your first Scrum Master jobs, some places to look to get one, and also how you can quickly gain experience being a Scrum Master without your first job being one! Check out this video blog by me, Robb Pieper, Professional Scrum Trainer (Scrum.org) and CEO of Responsive Advisors. For upcoming Professional Scrum courses in Chicago, Los Angeles (LA), New York City (NYC), Seattle, or your city:
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I have a production supervisor back ground with a high school diploma would getting a csm certificate be worth it in my case
The answer to this question really depends on your goals. That background is pretty different than the usual Scrum Master’s background, but it doesn’t mean learning Scrum would not be useful to you. Sounds like you have some management experience. A Scrum Master leads people without any direct authority so the only real tool they have is influence without authority.
One last thing, the origins of Scrum are found in hardware development and a little bit in manufacturing. If you are still in production or intend to be, I would read or listen to the audible of “The Toyota Way” as complimentary learning to any Scrum education you get.
@Responsive Advisors thanks for the feedback
Can a HR Professional get this certification done and get a job as a fresher ?
back to some of the main ideas in the video, having knowledge is important so be a good study, and finding some way to apply it will help you build that resume! get the interview, and then have good stories to tell. It may take more time if you have no knowledge or experience but can be worth the investment.
I’m a Lead/Senior Testing engineer skilled with Manual and Automation Testing tools … my management wants me to do Scrum master certification? Is it applicable for me ?🤔 PLEASE HELP
Definitely! but you’re going to learn a ton of new things. Keep an open mind. We’re happy to help if you wanna check our schedule https://responsiveadvisors.com/agile-training-online/. We’re also developers so we can relate to your situation!
So after certification and working in an agile team as an SQAE, you can be a scrum master without a scrum master experience?
You would have an easier time than someone without any experience working on an agile team! I assume you mean Software Quality Assurance Engineer with the SQAE thing,
@Responsive Advisors Yes software quality assurance engineer( Manual Tester plus Business analyst)
and now working as an anlyst
* analyst
hi!! thanks for the video. i have zero experience in IT field, but i really want to enter there, can i go for CSM and apply for job as a fresher?
Of course you can! but if you have zero experience, I would expect it to be more challenging. Try to tie relevant experience to the job posting. Sometimes people have non-IT experience that relates to the role of Scrum Master. However, if the role is really looking for you to be a hybrid Scrum Master/Developer or Scrum Master/Project Manager, you’re going to need experience in those domains. But if you’re a good teacher, mentor, coach, facilitator, and highly knowledgeable in Scrum, keep applying and see what you can find!
Thanks so much for sharing this:)
@riya bhatia of course!
Hi.. I havent worked as a scrum master.. just completed my csm certification and have read well about agile and scrum now.. but do we also need to know Jira before applying for scrum master jobs? As i guess they would be expecting us to know a few tools as well? Please suggest..
Jira is just one tool some companies use. Some companies use Azure DevOps, Rally, Version One, and some just use whiteboards and post-it notes. I wouldn’t worry too much about tools unless looking for a job that requires that knowledge.
@nuti27 happy to help!!
the easier higher paid version of project manager! Love it
A project manager and a Scrum Master are not quite the same. Project managers are accountable for delivery. Scrum Masters are not. Project Managers attempt to create transparency for senior leaders, Scrum Masters teach the developers and Product Owner how to create it. There are a lot of differences, but one this is true: many project managers also play the role of Scrum Master on their teams
Thank you for the Amazing tips.
You are so welcome! glad you like them!
What top books would you suggest to read a week as you suggested in the video?
Assuming you know Scrum well as defined by the Scrum Guide, here’s a good topic to research https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empiricism but then books on Lean manufacturing and the Toyota production system. and here’s a blog with some specific books I’ve read and recommend https://responsiveadvisors.com/blog/three-books-scrum-masters-should-have/. Hope this helps get you started!
Hi, i have 4 years of experience as Java developer in Agile environment(both in scrum and Extreme programming) and i did my CSM. I want to start my career as Scrum master. Would you please suggest me on the same..
Assuming you dont have experience being a Scrum Master now…..I would recommend getting some experience on your team as coach, advisor, teacher and mentor. Really live the Scrum values for a while and help improve the Scrum Team’s effectiveness. It will be challenging for many reasons, and with that experience you’ll be ready for taking on a Scrum Master role and will have good stories for the interview! Good luck in your efforts!
Can you get a Scrum Master job before getting the certification?
Of course you can, you just need to take on the accountability on a Scrum Team. Education helps, certification only validates your learning. If you know your stuff you should be able to find a Scrum Master job without a certification.
Good Evening. Whar camera or software do you use for the blurred background effect?
Hey King, This video was shot with a Canon 6D MK II and a Canon 24mm F1.4 lens.
Hi, am Appolonia and your videos are helpful. I don’t know if my Resume is ok. I have been applying for a scrum job and I can’t get it. Could you please look at my resume for me? Thanks
I can’t say we’re qualified to review your resume, but you’ll need to demonstrate competence and experience while touching on the keywords that would show up in a search. Most companies and recruiters are using digital tools to scan resumes to find keywords. If yours matches, you may get it reviewed and may get a call
I’m into U.S health care insurance as an analyst for physician claims and having 20 years experience, can I learn Scrum master, will i get job, please advice
Of course you can, but your non-traditional background will need to be massaged into the skills a Scrum Master demonstrates, like empathy, influence without authority, protection of self-management, and a focus on team effectiveness.