Hiring Managers: 7 Skills and Traits to Look for in a Project Manager

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From budget planning to managing dynamic, multidisciplinary teams and workflows, project managers are essentially the oil that keeps the machinery of a project running smoothly (and ideally on time and on budget). In addition to an advanced operational familiarity with their field, the best project managers possess certain skills and character traits that inspire creativity,… Read more »

5 Ways A Product Owner Can Kill a Project

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A Product Owner is supposed to be the life behind the project, someone who steers the ship sets the vision and supports the team. But sometimes a Product Owners doesn’t quite live up to the job description. Perhaps you’re a PO struggling to stay on top of your workload. Perhaps you work in an Agile… Read more »

5 Reasons Why Your Team Should Be Diverse

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Diversity is on the agenda for many big organizations at the moment, and it’s not about hitting arbitrary targets or being seen to do the right thing. Diverse teams positively affect business results. Here are 5 reasons why you need a diverse project team. Diverse Teams Perform Better It’s a fact: diverse teams perform better…. Read more »

How To Boost Your Project Management Experience With Volunteering

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You know project management is the right career for you, but your resume is decidedly light on real-world experience. Even if you have the qualifications and training to back up your dedication to this career path, employers are often looking for candidates who will bring some practical experience to the company. So how do you… Read more »

7 Tips for A Fantastic Project Management Resume

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Your resume is often the first thing that recruiters will see about you. Think about the kind of impression it makes on that audience. You aren’t writing for someone who necessarily knows a lot about project management. The person who is going to read it, and hopefully hire you, may not have a lot of… Read more »

Is A Project Coordinator Job Right For You?

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If you’re one of the thousands of people who see project management as a fantastic career opportunity, then you could be wondering how to break in. The projects we read about in the media seem to be led by senior managers with years of experience, dealing with complex issues, diverse teams and budgets that rise… Read more »

4 Career Transitions And How To Overcome Their Challenges

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Congratulations! You are moving to a new phase in your working life. Whether that’s taking on a role in a new industry, returning to work after a career break, starting to study part-time or something else, career transitions are never easy. Here are our tips for making the transition as smooth as possible. Transition 1:… Read more »

5 Benefits of Working with a Project Management Staffing Agency

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Time and money are the two most precious assets for an organization. When it comes to recruitment, a staffing agency can save you both. Whether you work in a large organization with a well-staffed HR department, or a smaller company just starting to grow, the benefits of using a staffing agency can keep your projects… Read more »

5 Industries Hiring PMs Right Now

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You want a new job. But you don’t want to waste time applying to industries that have a surplus of skilled project resources. By knowing where the action is, you can target your applications and get yourself in front of the recruiters who are actively looking for people like you. In this article, we’ll look… Read more »

Tips for Hiring a New Project Manager

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Hiring for any new position – when you haven’t had to recruit for someone in that role before – takes a little bit more thought than recycling the ad you used last time you needed someone. If you don’t have any project management experience, it can be even harder. What, exactly, do you need to… Read more »