Preparing the Next Generation of Project Managers for Success
This PML Contributor post explores how the skills needed to thrive in project management are evolving alongside technology, changing methodologies, and increasingly diverse workplaces.
The Career Decisions That Become Harder as You Gain Experience
This PML Contributor post explores why career choices often become more complex as our experience, responsibilities, and options grow, and offers a thoughtful framework for making important career decisions.
Your Reputation is Already Being Written on Every Project
You already have a reputation among your team, whether you’ve shaped it on purpose or not. This article walks through what actually builds a personal brand for project leaders, and a simple way to define what you want to be known for.
The 9-to-5 is Dying: If You’re a Veteran Moving Into Project Management, That’s Either Your Threat or Your Opening
This PML Contributor post explores how the workforce is rapidly shifting toward project-based, contract, and skills-focused work, creating a unique opportunity for veterans entering project management.
The GUMBO Recipe for Success: Building a Meaningful Career One Ingredient at a Time
In this PML Contributor post, we explore the GUMBO Framework to show that a meaningful career is built through small, intentional choices over time around Growth, Uniqueness, Meaningful Outcomes, Belonging, and Ownership.
How to Build a Global Project Management Resume
How to Build a Global Project Management Resume Building a project management resume for the global stage is about translating your impact and uniqueness, which makes you a standout and must-have candidate and point of trust for companies abroad. Whether you’re aiming for a role in a big city or small town, recruiters are looking […]
“Great Communicator” is Written on Your Resume – But Does the Hiring Manager Reviewing it Agree?
Communication is a critical skill for project managers. Your resume will help hiring managers determine how skilled you truly are. Leverage these insights from the other side of the hiring table.
Leveraging Storytelling: How Your Project Management Resume Can Stand Out and Shine
Project management is one of the most exciting careers. But how can you compete in an ever-growing competitive space? Use storytelling in your resume to set yourself apart from the crowd.
Salary Negotiation for Project Managers: How to Not Leave Money on the Table
Did you negotiate your salary after your last job offer? If not, you likely left a lot of money on the table. This PML Blog post discusses why, when, and how you should negotiate your salary.
How to Start a Career in Project Management (No Experience Necessary)
How to Start a Career in Project Management (No Experience Necessary) So you want to become a project manager but you’re worried you don’t have the experience, certifications, or traditional career path? Here’s the truth: you don’t need to wait for permission to start your project management journey. You just need clarity, strategy, and a […]
