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No matter how much preparation goes into a job interview, there’s no escaping those mind-bending questions. Unlike indisputable solutions to mathematical problems, there are seldom pat answers to tough interview questions. Some experts weigh in with advice. In this installment, we look at handling commonly asked stumpers.

A new job interview book stresses the importance of standing out. Are you doing all you can to snag that next opportunity? Eight tips can set you apart from your competition.

We've already explored the work necessary to prepare criteria to measure applicants against. In Part 2, we look at the interview and selection process--and consider the steps necessary to maximize your chances of making the right hire.

Interviewers, especially in technical companies, purposely ask “stinger” questions to see how candidates handle themselves. The tough questions separate the pros from the rank amateurs. Are you ready to rumble?

No matter how much preparation goes into a job interview, there’s no escaping those mind-bending questions. Unlike indisputable solutions to mathematical problems, there are seldom pat answers to tough interview questions. Some experts weigh in with advice.

When you need to hire, how do you ensure that you get the right person? This two-part article explores some of those challenges and ways to work around them. In Part 1, we focus on the lead-up to interviews--a process that is often not given the attention it needs.

Whatever the issue--workload, projects that require specific technical or domain skills--involve the team in the hiring process. You’ll increase the chance of a good fit and gain commitment to help the new hire succeed. Plus, sharing power with the team helps create partnership.

Providing work samples is a long-standing practice in creative industries like advertising and journalism, but it's on the rise in other industries. What do you do when an interviewer asks for work samples?

Interviews have evolved into three major types. Customize your preparation to boost your chances of getting hired.

Want to know how to not get the PM job? Read on for some honest words from a hiring manager.

For the unemployed or under-employed, 2010 isn't looking as sunny as we would like to report. But here are some job-seeking tips and tricks to help you find your silver lining...and maybe your next position.

This writer has had enough with so-called "project managers" making a mockery of the profession on so-called "reality" television shows. So in this article he takes you into the near future to the next reality TV sensation--The Next Great Project Manager. It’s going to be epic!

Certain skills sets are needed for agile projects. When selecting the best candidates, here's how you separate those who will fit from those who won't.

Interviewing candidates for a PMO position is different than hiring for a project manager position. The following interview questions are just a few that can be used to staff PMOs at various levels in an organization, and should be tailored according to the specific PMO’s form and function.

For workforce members over the age of 50, a set of challenges is making it even harder to keep their careers on track during the tough economy. What’s standing in older workers’ way? Some studies and trends paint an unfortunate picture.

Every job hunter fumbles parts of the tedious job-landing process, but one expert notes that four mistakes can add months to an already frustrating pursuit.

Panic and desperation can cripple a job hunt. To help snare interviews and turn in job-capturing performances, consider these helpful tips.

Your resume is meant to inform, impress and inspire, but don’t get carried away. Most employers spend about 20 seconds with each resume, and they’re mostly looking to weed out applicants. In presenting a concise, compelling case for why you should be considered for an interview, it is crucial that you ‘keep it real.’

Traditional face-to-face interviews are tough enough, but prescreened computer interviews present new perils if you’re not prepared. The computer interview has been around a while, but over the past few years more companies are using them as a timesaver and to narrow the field of potential candidates.

In the previous installment, we reviewed five effective leadership behavior questions. This article provides a set of technical project management questions that assess the candidate’s knowledge of project management tools and techniques.

There are indeed several things that you should never do professionally, contrary to the age-old saying. In interviewing applicants, you should never write on a resume. Not even in pencil, folks! No, I know there is no law against it, but the law could be enforced based on what you write. There have been more times that I am willing to count that I have been in an interview review session with a client and I have seen them writing on a resume either during the interview or afterwards. ?So?? I hear the group echo. Take a minute to review this information and understand just what type of consequences can be derived from this seemingly harmless action.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning are no longer optional. Protecting infrastructure and information assets of an organization is one of management's primary duties. Here are some ideas and options for making sure you don't fall down on the job.

Organizations must go beyond the resume to identify project and program managers whose capabilities align with their needs. An effective hiring process requires precise definitions of job responsibilities that can be matched to specific skill sets, as well as a structured assessment of personality traits.

Screening candidates on PMP certification is not enough to determine if they are an effective project manager. Use the following key questions to help staff your project and program management teams.

We aren't going to insult you with the usual "do's and don'ts" of interviewing. If you don't know enough to comb your hair and avoid foul language, we can't help you. But since you're beyond that, you could use some finesse to set you apart from the crowd of candidates.

Does your PMO Produce Multiple Obstacles for your project or Promote Many Opportunities for success? PMOs often get a bad reputation on agile teams, but it need not be that way--they can also add tremendous support and be a great help.

Keep an eye out for subtle signs that things are not what they may seem to be during the interview. Think about the last interview you had. Did you look around at the environment of the office as you walked in? What was the mood? I know that your interviewer hustles you down the halls fairly quickly, but take the time to look for a few signs that will indicate what your world would be like as an employee of that company.

Searching for a good manager is as important as searching for your next assignment.

Information security leads the list of planned IT projects in the next 12 months, according to a survey of CIOs.

ASPE announces IIBA Chapter Challenge

Training provider LegalBizDev has introduced the first program to formally certify lawyers as Legal Project Managers.