What's It Like Out There: Employment Secrets

  PM Network  

Many project professionals hit a rough patch in the last couple of years. Some got laid off. Some felt burnt out. Still others had difficulty entering job markets suffering the highest unemployment numbers in decades.

We asked five project professionals to tell their job search tales, and offer advice to others.

Something you’re passionate about

With an honor’s degree in engineering and a master’s in project management, Ryan Callus felt he had the necessary education to work for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Valletta, Malta.

It was his passion for politics, though, that contributed significantly to his landing the position of project coordinator for the governmental agency.

Mr. Callus’ interest in politics—as well as his desire to lead projects— extends back to his involvement with the youth movement of the Maltese Nationalist Party, when he organized and promoted campaigns with focuses ranging from the environment to the government’s political vision.

Moving in government-related circles and the skills gained through these various initiatives landed him a job in the Maltese Environment and Planning Authority. His work creating and managing projects helped impress the Minister for Foreign Affairs, who offered him his current position.

“Once a person is active in politics and shows an interest in…

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