PROJECT MANAGER Interview Questions & ANSWERS! (How to PASS a Project Management Job Interview!)
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In this video, Richard McMunn teaches you how to prepare for a PROJECT MANAGER interview! Here's what Richard teaches you in the video:
1. How to prepare for a project manager interview!
2. Sample project manager interview questions.
3. Great ANSWERS to tough project management interview questions!
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COVERED IN THIS PROJECT MANAGER MOCK INTERVIEW:
Tell me about yourself. 00:56
Why do you want to be a Project Manager? 02:46
What are the five stages of the project life cycle? 04:35
What are the most important skills and qualities needed to be a Project Manager? 07:00
How would you handle an underperforming member of a team? 09:15
What are your strengths and weaknesses? 10:46
How do you handle conflict in a team? 12:46
21 PROJECT MANAGER INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Q1. Tell me about yourself.
Q2. Why do you want to be a Project Manager?
Q3. Why do you want to work for us as a Project Manager?
Q4. What are the five stages of the project life cycle?
Q5. What are the most important skills and qualities of a Project Manager?
Q6. What’s the most challenging project you have worked on, and why was it difficult?
Q7. How would you begin a newly assigned project?
Q8. How would you monitor the performance of your staff?
Q9. Describe a time when you were involved in a project that failed.
Q10. Who was the last person you had to speak to regarding underperformance?
Q11. Describe your style of communication during the management of a project.
Q12. How would you motivate a team during a project?
Q13. How would you delegate responsibility during a very important project with tight deadlines?
Q14. How would you ensure a project is delivered on time and budget?
Q15. What is your strategy for working with an underperforming team member?
Q16. How would you manage a team of people during a project?
Q17. What is the most important element required to make a project work?
Q18. What do you consider to be the most difficult aspect of project management?
Q19. As a Project Manager, it is better to be feared or loved?
Q20. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Q21. That’s the end of your Project Manager interview, do you have any questions for us?
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Do you have a cover letter for pm?
Do you have cover letter and resume template for project manager?
You're so impressive and impactful. I wanna hire you for my next interview
This has repetitions in his second response and on, and I didn't feel the excellence of this video to go on as a model to anyone to learn from apart from some minor basics of interviews and sounded quite scripted and studious too, while a real interview quite often gets very interrupted by the interviewers who interrogate and challenge you! This is quite tuned! Sorry mate I am skipping this in little over 3 mins..
Aside from the great responses; with a former background in law enforcement I was taken back when one response started with "If I'm to be honest..." This would infer that you are not always being honest. Please take that out in actual interviews.
Been a PM for many years, big and small orgs, Fortune 500 companies, startups, agile, waterfall, etc, also interviewed many PMs, and also been interviewed many times as a contractor, consultant or FTE. I like this, gave allot of the core concepts, though My first reaction this felt scripted. The thing I look for is people that are genuine, has a personality, and of course can do the job. I understand you are giving a training video, which I feel you got all the traditional questions and answers. There are different types of PMs and for different industries, all have there on flares and knowledge. I felt your answers were way to long and mono tone. There was lack of charisma, personality and emotion. This day and age, interviewers and interviewees do not dress in suit and tie. You dress and match the industry, and go one notch higher.
One question I always ask, is tell me a hobby or something that you like to do for fun. I then ask questions about said topic, and see how they respond. This question catches allot of people off guard at first, but the goal is to hear there level excitement in something they don’t collect a paycheck for. Then gauge all other questions off that same emotion. It also sets the tone that we are looking for someone that is real, honest, and Down to earth.
Project managers are not in control, they influence. Control these days are signs of weakness and power hungry, that’s not a team! Projects are teams, like any sports team. PMs are like the org appointed captain of the team, not the manager! Trust and honesty is the biggest things to work on with any team. Know, like and trust is something I always strive for. Psychology and sociology are key things to learn as a PM. What makes people tick, what motivates them, what drives them. Yes, the timelines, budgets and quality are your responsibility, but them come when you build a team.
When you fall on swords for the team, when you give them air cover, when you stay late in the trenches with them, even though you can’t do anything, but your there. Getting food, coffee, or driving them home because they miss the bus. That’s respect 101. That’s what a leader does. I understand it’s a training video, and you captured the core, but interviews do not go like this. I have a technique that makes interviews flow, by answering questions with a question, this creates dialogue and it’s not one way. Instead of waiting for the traditional questions, you answer the initial one, with another one you will know they will ask, work into your response. Bounce off of people, like a real conversation. This day and age companies are looking not for people to do the job, they are looking for people that matches their environment,
Good video, but I would lean people to being themselves, and real. This goes for interviewers as well.
Thanks for your feedback and insight, appreciated 👍
Beautiful point :) I do hope more people are curious and interested about the person standing in front of them for an interview, and simply want a ¨robot¨that performs well, perfect :)
Please, make a video by youself! Excellent comment!
I appreciate your inputs. You are definitely a team-oriented leader (manager). I learned a lot from your real and conversational approach
I have an interview tomorrow and I took notes on what you said in your comment. That gave me so much confidence instead of just being worried of having the right answers which you also need to be prepared but more importantly showing them you’re a trustworthy person by being relax and have more chill answers. This is my dream job I really hope I match the environment like you mentioned. Thanks!!!!
I recently interviewed and was offered the Project Coordinator position after watching your videos !! Thank you so much
WELL DONE!
Did u have any work experience before?
We’re you asked these exact questions
@@rajanbgmiyt hello just I did have experience
@@shantinalee5675 pretty much the same type of questions
Hi Richard, I've been Project Manager for about 15 years and have been PMP certified for 10 years. Your answers were exceptional. About the skills you've mentioned very good ones, but I would add very organized person, detail oriented and have good negotiation skills. Thanks for the video.
Wow, thanks
I'm PMP since 2009, I fully appreciate this Video !! Very helpful !!
I think a PM doesn't have to be detail oriented. If you can build a strong team, you don't have to deal with them.
Any tips for a management student who is just starting his career in project management
@@ericfouda389 how does one get certified?
I got offered my dream PM job with a hefty compensation after watching your videos. I interviewed on Monday and was told that I would hear from them by the end of the week. By 5pm on Monday, she said she wanted to do a follow up call on Tuesday. I was a bit taken aback because we had done part 1 on Friday, part 2 on Monday, and that was all they needed to do. However I still came prepared for a ton more questions if need be. She offered me the job and same day they called me to propose my salary. Thank you Sir. May God bless you for everything you do. This is really a big break for my family and I. Blessings 🙌 in the Name of Jesus!
God be praised for His good works.
Congratulations, this is wonderful news!!! 😄
Whew! What a great testimony
🙏🏾🙏🏾 Jesus is really great!
Congratulations!!
Hallelujah
I had a project manager interview. No relevant experience/qualifications. I used this video & bought the PM interview Q&A on the website. And I GOT THE JOB!!!! Thank you, your videos are great. God bless you
That is absolutely brilliant to hear! Thanks for your support and most of all, congratulations on getting the job!!
Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏
I got the PM position that doubled my income! All thanks to you, no way i would have been able to answer the interview questions correctly if I hadn’t watched your videos! 🙌
WELL DONE
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I was hired as a Project Manager this week. Your videos helped me a lot to organize my ideas, experience and studies. Thank you so very much!
You are VERY KIND!! Thank you so much sir!
Hello. How are you
Please could you explain to me How did you make it
Can you share with me your experience and some advices
Thank you 🙏🏻
@@darkeye306 Hi. How are you
Can I connect you in any app you are in and have a talk in project management and We benefit from each other
If you don't mind !!
Thank you
What certificate do you have
@@CareerVidz can you try humanitarian program manager interview Q&A
I don't know what happened that I suddenly stood up and clapped for this video! Everything is perfect, look at the body language, eye contact, tune of voice, level of confidence in the voice.. This video is gold and I will watch it over and over.. Thank you!
You're most welcome! Do you have an interview coming up? :)
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@@CareerVidz Oh yes I have! And I am gong to watch all of your videos! BTW, I have already subscribed to the channel.
Hi Richard, I recently interviewed for a senior project manager position. My last interview was nearly 14 years ago so I found your channel really useful, to create a CV and prepare for my interview. Your videos are well structured, easy to understand and really motivational. I felt confident after watching a number of your videos and taking all your hints and tips into my interview. Needless to say I got offered the job the next day with a 21% pay rise! Thank you for all your content.
Great job! WELL DONE!
Hi Richard, thank you for your help.I am also preparing the job interview for project manager.❤❤
Impressive!!!
Thank you. Please I need your mentorship… I’m currently studying MSc project management in the UK.I really do not know how to start.
The problem is that frequently you face lack of resources, opposite stakeholders interests and lack of sponsorship. Most of the time project manager can’t carry all the responsibility for the project success. in a job interview you must meticulously question your potential employer on the problems with projects they have had so far. Probably all their projects fail or succeed due to reason that are beyond PM’s control.
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Wow! Your attitude and the tone of the voice are perfect! You receive the respect from the very beginning of the interview! Thanks for sharing that.
You're most welcome! :)
this is so helpful. I've been working as a PM for some years now but I honestly wouldn't have a clue what to reply to some of these questions. Thanks for giving us some good inspiration.
Glad it was helpful!
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Dear Richard
I've been watching your videos & absorbing the Wisdom. I had a meeting for a project manager position today.
It went really well. They said that they'd let me know tomorrow, however I was called an hour after the interview and offered the position👍🙂
Thanks so much Richard, applying your tips & wisdom secured me that job!
Congratulations!! That's brilliant! You must have left a great impression! Good luck in the new role 😊
@@CareerVidz Thank you so much, can't wait to start! Thanks so much Richard!!👍🙂
Hi, I have a project cost planner position interview coming up. Would you mind sharing me several important factors, points that i take into consideration before going to the interview ? Thank you ver much !
When I read that these videos will help you pass your Interview, I thought it was merely an advertisement to draw one to the videos; I was wrong, totally wrong!!
I got hired after watching a few of these videos. I want to thank everyone for putting these videos together and the knowledge you spread.
What I would like to share is that the interviewers were so impressed with my answers they said I was impressive at the interview in my offer letter - Thanks, Richard!
Really pleased to hear you got hired! Congrats! 😊
Thanks for sharing the PM interview FAQs. This helped me to get a PM job.
Amazing! Great Confidence!
I prepped myself in a big part by watching your videos and I landed my first-time job as a project manager. Your interview techniques and guidelines were very helpful. Thank you so much!
Wonderful news! Huge congratulations and all the best in your new role! :)
congratulations . did u let the interviewer know this is your first role as a PM? how did they take that? im prepping for mine and your response would be helpful
I watched this video before my project manager Interview and I’m happy to share that i got the job.
Thank you so much for the tips.
Wonderful! This is great news! I wish you all the best in your new role! :) I have put this video together for you to help you in your new role: th-cam.com/video/znku_lZ8mA4/w-d-xo.html
Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏
@@CareerVidz ofcourse I’ve subscribed already.
Thank you so much for the new recommendation, the video will definitely help me on my first day at work.
Hi Richard,
Thank you for your content! I used your tips and tricks during my recent job search and completely nailed my interviews. Then, I used your salary negotiation tips to secure my six figure PM position that I’ll be starting very soon.
Being well prepared with answers using the STAR technique helped my confidence in interviews tremendously.
Anyone watching, trust what he says. Think about your experience, your projects and prepare your answers as he has presented his.
It’s solid advice.
This is really great to read! Congratulations! It sounds like it was well deserved! 😊
@@CareerVidz Thank you. I earned my PMP cert so that definitely helped.
Keep doing this great work.
Excellent! I am your fan. I made use of your previous videos. They are great! I had two interviews in the past two weeks. I had at least one offer from them. Thank you very much for your great work. I will still keep watching your videos.
THANK YOU!!
I do find that, when interviewing, less is often more; but, this was still pretty good. I just advise others to keep your answers relatively short, unless asked to expound. It shows confidence and you also don't risk sounding redundant or scripted.
Thanks for sharing! Do you have an interview coming up? :)
I just wanted to say a special THANK YOU to you and your videos. Watching and learning from you helped me get the job as a Project Manager and I get to work from home 3 days out of 5.
Thank you so much for your videos and guidance 🙏🏾
That is awesome!
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Ichooooo 😄👏🥳
That's simply a masterpiece, I really enjoyed every second and learned a lot. Thank you very very much!
Thanks sir!
Hi Richard! I just wanted to once again say 'Thank You!!'. I am still enjoying life as a Project Analyst, and it is truly thanks to you that I could represent myself and my experiences well in the PMO interview, and was prepared to write the preliminary Psychometric test.
Things are busy, dynamic and ever changing - exciting!! ...and it's thanks to you. THANK YOU!!
You're very welcome!
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Hi e.b, I just read your comments please I'm just starting my career as a PMO is there any ways you can help me learn some of the projects tools? Thanks
@@olanipekunyetunde2083 Congratulations!!
My quick pics would be get comfortable with MS Office Suite and/or MS Office365 (depending on your organization's implementation) - in particular Excel, Word, Outlook, Sharepoint and MS Teams. EXCEL IS LIFE!!!!
If there is a transformation you don't know how to use Google it! The question has likely been asked before, which means you'll be able to transform that data, or build your Tracker faster!!
BUILDING TRACKERS - you may have to get use to building trackers for your status reporting and process
(by the way...if you need MS Project, someone on your team will likely show you how to use it.
Communicate - often and openly. You'll find that most of your team(s) are looking for status reporting, as well as requests. Try and get back to them same day with completed requests. If you can't immediately, respond and give the an expected time (ie. busy, just now. We'll get this to you EOD (End of Day, or before noon tomorrow). Nobody likes to be hanging without an Update!
Tools - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. You'll find that a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt will provide you with all the tools, and process tracking consideration you'll need to build from. You may not need all of these tools, or there may be more specific process tracking methodology that your Organization likes to use, but I feel like this provides a real Applied structure to build from... specifically for someone on a PMO team in a Matrix organization. Of course this is in addition to the usual PMI designations, and even better with a Business Analyst requirement gathering training!!
The workload is a bit heavy at times, but that is more phase specific to the project(s) or work stream that you're helping support. Of course not all projects and project work is the same either.
All the above will help you out, and remember enthusiasm, and to Smile!! These are YOUR teammates and The Project Management Game we're all playing is one were you'll really need to rely on your Team for more than you'll realize!
Congratulations, Once Again!!
This work, is the Great Game IMHO
You're paid to think, solve problems, and execute
^__"
Thank you so much for your sharing!
I've been in the process of changing careers this spring/summer. Since I was with my company for 11 years already, straight out of school, I was not confident in my interview skills, and came by your series. I must commend you, as throughout my interviews this summer I have ran in to several of your "difficult questions" and been well prepared for them. Looking forward to start in a well paid PM position in a couple of months. Thanks Richard! I owe you one 👌
WELL DONE!
Watched ur videos in preparation for a job interview and I read through the comments with people testifying they got a job due to ur tips. Never thought I would testify here but amazingly had to come back to say I just got my the job today! So excited
Thanks
So happy to hear this! Congratulations on getting the job! :)
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Got an interview today and u uploaded this. Yet another stunner. Thank you
THANK YOU!!
Brilliant piece of art. Thank you for this!
You're most welcome! 😊
Mind-blowing. It helped me a lot more than I thought. It changed my way of approach and HR was so impressed.
Glad to hear that! Please let me know how you get on!
Thanks Richard, very insightful answers helping to prepare the interviews perfectly. Helped me to land my job in one of top tech companies.
Amazing! Congratulations! 😊
Interviewers always ask for example not only the theoretical part of project management. If they ask about conflict management, they will tell you to illustrate with past experiences. If they ask for Project management life cycle, they will again ask how this was implemented in the project you have worked. It's not just about seeing the video and answering the questions in the interview.
Here are some examples for you: th-cam.com/video/RFqO4cZfp80/w-d-xo.html
While this is some VERY generic responses, there are several things that stand out to those looking for project managers. I've been a consulting PM for 35 years, and here are some more tips to help you get the gig. First, KNOW YOUR METHODOLOGIES! What is the difference in Waterfall and Agile, and in what environments to both excel? (Waterfall for infrastructure and Agile for development and code work with a unified workforce...study up on LEAN, SAFE, and SCRUM Agile.). How do ISO 21500 and PMI, and when are why is PMI moving to ANSI (OK, WAY too much to unreel here, google). What tools do you use to manage your projects? MS Project is a solid choice, but there are a lot of companies who cheap out and use SmartSheet (HORRIBLE), some companies are WORSE and just use Excel and shareware / freeware like Monday. MANY companies use SharePoint extensively, and there are many companies that are utilizing their ticketing system to assign and track the project work (like Remedy and ServiceNow). What is the largest budget that you've managed? What is the largest number of people who have reported to you? Scope Management, Risk Management, and Change Management these are the keys to success and making sure that your scope is correct and that you don't allow scope creep, identifying and managing risk is the difference between Professionally Managing a project and Ad Hoc BS, and change management is your key to staying on time and budget for the lifespan of your project (more requirements usually means more time and more money...make sure that the company approves of ALL CHANGE).
Take the tips from above, integrate the specifics from my little wall of text, and you will show that you ACTUALLY know how to PROFESSIONALLY manage project, and not just another "shade tree mechanic" mouthing platitudes.
Thanks!
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@@CareerVidz Done
Here here. Excellent points
This really adds up, great input!
PMI is already ansi
It is amazing! You are describe a project management scope and nature very precisely. I have feel all these qualities inside me during 15 years I’m working on the position of project manager, but with this video I’d aggregated all the things together. Thank you so much for instructions and inspiration!
Really glad it helps! :)
Hi Richard, thank you for this very in-depth behind-the-scenes look at an example project manager interview. This being my field, I found this particularly insightful.
Glad it helps! I have this for you too: th-cam.com/video/f7p8KTor7cM/w-d-xo.html
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Really impressive answers
Thank you Richard. I watched ur video few hours before my interview and they interviewer asked the same question you shared (about the stages of project management). I answered confidently and smoothly. Got the job offer! :)
Congratulations!! 😊
Richard, thank you very much for your exceptional work on this channel!
Your tips and experience have helped me to succeed in the recruitment process.
Congratulations!! I am so happy for you! :) I have this video for you that will help get your new job off to a flying start: th-cam.com/video/znku_lZ8mA4/w-d-xo.html
I wish you all the best in your new role! :)
Please do let me know how it goes!
This interviewee knows more than the interviewers. He doesn’t need the job he can create his own company and move forward.
:)
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@@CareerVidz
I did subscribe.
Been a PM for many years myself, I wanted to point out that the PM role have evolved significantly in recent years especially in the technology field. You need to me more Agile oriented, less traditional PMBOK approach. It is all about speed to market, don’t need to be the best but be the first. Hence, I like the part where you mentioned your ability to adapt and learn as one of your strength.
Thanks
Disagree... Agile is a tool. Conventional PM can use it
@@hillaryclinton2415 Agree and disagree. Agile is a mindset not a tool or framework and is a form of PM in itself (Agile Project Management).
As a Senior Project manager, this video is pretty spot on barring any role/organisationally specific points, really nice to see well thought out and well laid out answers. To all those interviewing for PM roles (or any supporting Project related roles), best of luck, to all those that have secured positions, congratulations!
Thanks for your feedback and support for others! Do you have an interview yourself coming up?
@@CareerVidz I’ve just started a role as a programme manager, however this video was quite useful in the interviews I held to find my replacement as a SPM.
Brilliant. Very helpful. Thank you so much Richard.
Thanks!
Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏
@@CareerVidz Of course, I did.
Hi Richard, your video has really inspire me and gave me courage to continue working hard as I am perusing my degree in project management. Thank you so much.
Thanks
Hi Richard. Excellent Video! Thank you so much for the same . Cracked multiple interviews in one shot and got the offers as well , followed all your advice. Its my success story . THANK YOU AGAIN.
WELL DONE!
In all honesty you sounded so new, listening to you motivates me to keep pushing in my career in project management. I look forward to learning more, thank you sir
I'm so glad!
This is extremely helpful! Thank you so much for posting this informative interview process.
I am really glad it helps! When is your interview? :) I have this for you too: th-cam.com/video/tgrJ6Lirk2w/w-d-xo.html
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Great video and tips! Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful! I have this for you too: th-cam.com/video/tgrJ6Lirk2w/w-d-xo.html
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Thank you for all your videos! I had an interview yesterday for a Quality Manager and passed- your videos helped a lot with preparing for the interview questions 🙂
I am really pleased to hear this! 😊
Richard, thanks so much for this content. I really appreciate. I'm a PM for 15 years. I now have to apply for new ventures and need to be interviewed.
THANK YOU!!
GREAT!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!! 🙏👍👍👍
You're most welcome! When's your interview? :)
Excellent Video! Thank you so much
THANKS MARIA!
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Your videos are extremely informative and at the same time motivational.
I always made sure to view this particular video especially once before my interviews, and I have successfully cracked 3/4 job offers in Project Manager role.
Thank you so much for the awesome content.
Here I am viewing your content again now before my PMP exam, fingers crossed that I will crack my PMP exam as well today..as I consider your videos to be lucky for me😊
Edited:
Successfully passed my PMP today in first attempt.
So happy to hear you passed!!!
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Thank you for your advices ! I've been hired as a Project Manager for the UK area thanks to your videos !
Brilliant news! Congratulations!!!!
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Very simple and clear understanding, kudos for creating this video :)
THANK YOU SIR!
I got hired as a program manager because of you!!!
WELL DONE! That's great news. When do you start? :)
I like how Rich always brings everything (skills, experiences, education, etc) back to the role and how would they help him contribute positively to the organisation and organisation bottom line.
Love watching these interviews, you always learn something new and start feeling confident about you own deliverance of your interviews.
THANKS SO MUCH!
I recently got hired for a job as a network and systems Analyst thanks to your interview videos
Congratulations!!! 😊
That is awesome. Fantastic. Thank you very much 😊
You are very welcome
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you are awesome ,never seen such a confidence and this approach
THANKS
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Quick tip: be yourself, honest and hardworking.
And that's it.
Excellent mock interview video suitable for Project Manager's job position!
Glad you think so!
This Video has boosted my confidence. Really liked it. Thanks
Good luck!
I used this, but added examples of my actual experience rather than just saying I know this or that, and cut each response down to less an a 1 minute using bullet points on many of the topics you mention. They complimented me on my introduction. So wow, thanks! Best interview ever so far. 5 stars highly recommended.
WELL DONE
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Very informative…really good video here. I am currently struggling with myself and where I am at and what I can negotiate. At this time , getting a PM job is difficult because of Covid. I have worked in the tech field for 16yrs and have been a PM 8yrs of that. I recently passed my PMI-PMP exam with above target on all domains and business. Now it seems I can’t find a job. “Been looking for 3 months now”. I am a little bummed right now but your video has given me some encouragement.
Glad to hear you are remaining positive! This may help get more interviews for you: th-cam.com/video/3agP4x8LYFM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Richard for these lovely tips though I have never thought having tight timelines for a project implementation may be considered as one of advantages! I really wish my projects go live on time without any time constraints though I appreciate it's not always the case!
THANK YOU!!
Scope creep and failure to perform a simple forward pass / backwards pass critical path analysis are two of the biggest misses for PM's that cause project to miss deadlines. Your scope will determine what your Work Breakdown Structure looks like, and your Work Breakdown Structure will build your budget, RACI chart and Network Diagram for forward pass / backwards pass planning (which gives you your timeline and T-Minus scheduling). If you don't start well when you are planning, you rarely finish well when you are implementing.
@@TNBadBoy Well said. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Hi Richard
I can't not thank you enough with tips and knowledge you providing to us. I think I did exceptionally well on my interview today.
I appreciate that! Be sure to keep my updated on the outcome, best of luck! 😄
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Really informative.......Thanks, Richard!
My pleasure!
Thanks a lot, I got a construction manager job thanks to your interview
Amazing! Congratulations! 😊
There are some really good questions and answers but it all feels so robotic. Good to take some of this onboard with my next gig. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks...
Great video Richard, really helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
The best interview I've got to watch in a long time. I've learned a lot
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I got the job!! Thank you so much 😊
Great job! WELL DONE!
I was hired as project manager 3 years ago, and the same question was hurled to me. I did not have the same answer to those question as you did, but they accepted me anyway.Thanks because I found out I am on the right track.
Great to hear that and thanks for the insight 😊
Thanks Richard, this helps me to understand all about the project management, tough I am leading the product it was challanging to explain what project management is.
AWESOME!
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Excellent answers and very concise. Thanks.
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Hi Richard, I know a software company that is building complex plug-ins for a popular and expensive financial application. The services organization is outsourced to an owned entity in E.Europe. The team is full of friendly professional members. I'm close to the team and see that they almost NEVER achieve a micro-granular or a macro-project implementation deadline. They just move the goalposts every-time they miss the deadline. They do not try to understand CSAT and their support team appears slow. My experience forecasts doom for these guys but the opposite is the case. They continue to have new customers and the head of the services and support team continues to receive more money and promotions. It is the oddest situation I've witnessed. Have you ever seen such an 'opposite-think' situation? Would love to hear about it if you have.
Hi Richard - Would it be possible to add a tutorial video on how to conduct salary negotiation with new employer upon the shortlisting process - Thanks so much in advance!
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I will create one next week on negotiating a salary.
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Thank you for posting this, Richard. I have a first interview (virtual) later this week for a PM position and your content is very helpful.
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Fantastic questions and answers. Thank you very much
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Thank you very much man! Excellent video, so I would like to suggest something that is really important for every Project Manager... According to the Project Manager for the Unofficial Project Manager book, it’s really important and decisive to put all the people into “The Big Picture”. Understanding What I needed to be be done? Which part of my job allows to accomplish the project goals? And how do all the Project team will achieve that final state?, are the most important factors about having a clear vision of “The Big Picture”.
Great suggestions!
Hi Richard, when he said "tell me about yourself", you spoke about your skills as a project manger. I once did this but i was criticized for not telling them about me and who i am, where i am from etc. What do you think?
Hi Sean, all interviewers are different. I would do a mix of both just to be safe :)
GODO LUCK!
I’m actively interviewing for project management positions. These were amazing. Thank you!
Thank you
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Hi Richard, thanks for the video. This is exactly what I was looking for. Just one quick question, how would I make myself stand out if I’ve never been in a PM role but kept learning and taking certificate courses that help me shift into the role? Thanks again 😊
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@@CareerVidz Many thanks. Another useful video indeed!
@@thearose1194 ....could you please share your journey on how it worked for you...i am in a similar position...i have been getting some knowledge and certifications and even helping my project managers but have myself got into the role quite recently....any inputs from your journey will really be helpful for me to seek job as a IT project manager
“We are at our very best, and we are happiest, when we are fully engaged in work we enjoy on the journey toward the goal we’ve established for ourselves.”
- Earl Nightingale
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This is one of Best PM Interview Questions and Answers.
I'm so pleased you think so! Do you have an interview coming up? :)
Hi Richard! I just wanted to say thank you. I followed everything from this video and I got a job offer! You're amazing.
Fantastic! I'm so pleased for you!! All the best in your new role :)
Don't you think the response to "How would to handle conflict" should have been answered by sharing an example from the current or past experience where the conflict was really managed and resolved by the Project Manager?
Indeed. Also I think that these answers are common for any role. Not only for a PM.
Not everyone who applies is a serving PM.
This might have worked 30 years ago but saying a load of fixed sentences with buzz words isn't going to cut it anymore. You need to give concrete examples. Everyone can say they are a good leader that meets deadlines to the requires standard and then analyse it to see where I went wrong blah blah blah.
You are absolutely on point. Trying to answer without providing specific examples of how you as a PM made a difference working around challenging timelines and tight finances will loose the interviewer interest in matter of minutes.
@@girijaragavanmani6 Obviously you can tweak the sentences and make it better and relevant to the role, its definitely helpful for a lot of people
Thank you so much for this incredibly helpful video.
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I likes your reactions to those organized questions, thanks very much
Thanks
I have job interview today
Good luck!!
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Best of luck. Go get that job champ 🥂
@@umarpervaz2857 how many questions in interview
Thanks for sharing this video, I have learned a lot through this... God bless you Sir!
Glad it was helpful!
That was a fantastic delivery. Well done
Thank you kindly!
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As someone who establishes PMOs. I would not have hired you. (although maybe as a JPM or Coordinator). This was too much generic hot air that can be applied to ANY management position. There is WAY too much what and regurgitation of the theory without any critical thinking about the application (the HOW).
RE: Initiation - good luck sitting with leadership to capture requirements. These tend to come from the users and validated by the leaders
RE the lifecycle - The Execution stage, if you are only working out what and who your resource are at this stage, you've not done your planning (how have you costed execution??)
PM Interviews are evidence and competency-based. you'd have been better off coming up with examples to evidence rather than talking about the theoretical book (The book doesn't actually work most times in the real world).
RE "Control" - PM's have NO authority. They rely heavily on influence (But sometimes have the bigger 'Daddy' to run to. Evidence HOW you control the project (monitoring and governing) vs the people (influence)
one last thing... don't do up your bottom button on your jacket. It's not good suit etiquette
Hey, thanks! I would love to work for you as a junior :)
He should also mention some Project Management tools he uses and the impact they have on his job
During the interview, would you ever say "Like Janet Jackson said, I want to be the one in control."?
YES! :)
This is excellent. Best I've come across
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WOW....What a powerful fluent speech!
Glad you enjoyed it! Do you have an interview coming up?
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Ah, yes, a project manager. Someone who thinks that 9 women can deliver a baby in 1 month.
Thanks
Look so fake tbh
Thanks