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Project Management Interview Questions Made Simpleby Dr Andrew Makar is structured around 7 steps to a successful job interview. It is a complete guide to finding a job.
It is a short book, which makes it easy for readers to understand. The author also writes in a relaxed and helpful style. Andy is not a professional recruiter nor does he work in executive search. He draws from his own experience as a candidate and recruiter, as well as the advice and tips of other business leaders who have hired project managers.
Get ready to apply
First, you need to be ready to apply for a job. This includes preparing your profile and presenting yourself in the best light. Make sure to revise and prepare your CV. This will make it easier for recruiters to scan your CV and potentially hundreds of other CVs. This will make it easier for them to determine if you are the right candidate for a project manager job. Andy advises that CVs should be kept short to make them easier to read and digest.
Make sure to clean up your social media accounts. You should ensure that there is nothing that you are worried about potential employers seeing online. It is easy to upload incriminating photos online so spend some time going through your profiles to ensure they are current, relevant, and professional.
The book contains examples of work, such as an elevator speech and headings for your CV that cover the most important points that recruiters would expect to see.
Finding a job
A section in the book explains how to find a job after you have put your foot out there. Some of the advice is timely, such as which websites are best. Some websites and social media networks may not be the best in the future. This will make the book obsolete in a few years (or less) unless Andy releases a new edition.
Andrew MakarInterview questions
The section of the book that deals with interview questions examines key scenarios that you might face during an interview. This book also explains the reason for the question. This will give you an idea of what the interviewer is looking to get and the type of answer they might expect. This information will help you prepare your answers.
The author reminds readers to interview the company just as much as you interview them. Why are you interested in working there? You should remember that a new job can be a big decision.
The last section contains comments and questions that real hiring managers use to interview candidates. This section provides a good overview of what recruiters are looking for. However, you should remember that every interviewer is different and that what is important to one person may not be relevant to another.
If you haven’t had much practice in interviewing recently, this book can be a great confidence booster. It will take you only a few hours to read and leave you feeling more prepared for the job market.
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