I interviewed for a junior web project manager position yesterday and at the end the interviewer requested that I compile my notes from our chat and send them to her in a client ready format. I'm a developer and have some prior project management experience but have never had a client or supervisor request notes from me. I was planning on sending her meeting minutes documenting the questions she asked me. I was hoping someone could help clarify if that's what she's requesting and if there is a template or format that I should follow. Do I just document the questions she asked or include a summary of my answers and the questions I asked her as well? Thank you in advance for your help! Saving Changes...
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
My recommendation: unless you need the job for any reason run as far as you can for that company. Saving Changes...
I'd agree with Sergio - this sounds like an administrative position more than a true project management one. I can't see why an interviewer would want to have formal minutes documented for an interview discussion of a PM...
It sounds like they are using this as a bizarre 2nd interview question for you to demonstrate your written communication skills. It very well could be they are looking for an administrative role, and also that the hiring manager is inept, or that this is a company that gives trick questions in the interview process. If you are still interested in the position, you could use it as a learning experience.
The question that jumps out at me is who is the client? Since I've never heard of providing minutes to an interviewing manager, the client may be the hiring manager. Some hiring processes have a pool of managers and candidates. They hire several people and then figure out which jobs are the best fit. In that case, it is an opportunity to re-frame your interview as why you are ideally suited for the job.
Ask the interviewing manager to clarify who the client is. I have many customers as a PM and deal with each differently. It is such an unusual question that they shouldn't be surprised.
Worst case scenario, you get an opportunity to practice your interviewing skills by highlighting your qualifications, and if you get the sense that they are hiring for a clerical position, you can politely decline. Saving Changes...
Agree with Sergio, run run run.... or challenge them to explain why the notes, send a thank you note and let them know that you won't send any notes. Saving Changes...
"If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time--a tremendous whack."
