For employers searching for project managers, it’s important to share one thing up front; the PM role requires both technical skills that can be taught and intangible skills that cannot. Technical training does not necessarily train the project manager in how to manage the nuances of a client or end-user relationship. It also doesn’t teach… Read More »
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How to Sell Your Soft Skills in the Interview
Having the right mix of technical skills for a new job is important. But equally important is the level of soft skills you bring to the table. Soft skills are the interpersonal abilities you use to get along with others, along with emotional intelligence to handle job stresses and the general attitude that help you… Read More »
Should You Settle or Keep Holding Out?
It’s hard to know if you’ve picked the right candidate for the job. All the behavioral questions, interviewing and personality or skills testing will not give you exactly what you need to make the decision to hire, or keep looking. At some point, there is an element of “gut feel” to every new hire. Here… Read More »
How Creativity Can Help You Be Successful in Your Cyber Career
If you don’t work in IT, this blog post may seem like an oxymoron. The idea that a programmer in software engineering or a security consultant in information technology needs creative skills probably feels counterintuitive. But technology professionals need to be highly creative and use that energy and experience in a number of ways to… Read More »
How Many Candidates Are Enough to Decide Your Next Steps?
When is enough, enough? In the search for good talent in a tight job market, how will you know your candidate funnel is full enough? When is it time to stop taking new resumes, concentrate on interviewing and hopefully, negotiate an offer? The answer is: It depends. When Do You Need to Hire? Ask the… Read More »
Why Soft Skills Are Critical for Cloud Architects
Old school developers who can work quietly in their coding cubicle and then trot out periodically with some Python or even Cobol script are a dying breed. That’s because the 2019 software developer must have client-facing soft skills to solve end-user problems and launch products. Soft skills are the ones that enable a developer to… Read More »
Found Your Perfect Candidate? Consider Being Flexible
The current job market is nerve-wracking for everyone except candidates. Low unemployment has made for an intensely competitive market, particularly in the technology sector. That means employers need to be increasingly creative in their approach to recruiting and making the offer. Today, time is of the essence. By the time you’ve made it through the… Read More »
What It Takes to Be an Agile Coach
Agile is a methodology developed for complex technology projects. But today, the Agile method is being used in all kinds of business settings, from startups to enterprises. Project managers frequently use Agile to coordinate dispersed teams for collaboration as it is a framework that lends itself well to collaboration between cross-functional teams. For the project… Read More »
A True Recruiting Partner
Companies are seeking new ways to find more talent these days. That’s because the unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in 40 years and there is a shortage of qualified employees due to an increase in hiring. In fact, 40% of global employers report talent shortages. The state of the current employment market is why more… Read More »
Do You Enjoy Spontaneity? Consider Project Management.
Spontaneity for a project manager means you come to work with a to-do list and by 9:15 a.m. it’s thrown out the window. The best project managers bring the ability to adapt to a project’s spontaneously erupting challenges while handling them gracefully and with aplomb. If this sounds fun to you, consider the world of… Read More »