Adding a project manager to your team can help you get more done, but it can also be frustrating if the transition doesn’t go smoothly. But there are steps to take to help your new team member feel more at home – increasing productivity output from day one – by putting a few things in… Read more »
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Four Tips for Highlighting Project Management Experience on Your Resume
If you work in project management, chances are you move around. A lot. Almost everyone works on a project at one point in their career. It used to be you would apply for a job while still in university. You’d start working at a company as soon as you graduated and you stayed until you… Read more »
Can I Turn an Assignment into a Full-Time Opportunity?
If you’re current looking for work, a project assignment might not be your first choice. But did you know you can often turn a short-term assignment into a full-time opportunity? Graduating from an assignment to a full-time opportunity isn’t always as difficult as it might seem at first glance. By taking these few steps, you… Read more »
Six Qualities to Look for in Top Project Management Talent
You’ve decided you want to bring in some top talent to help move your project forward. And while it can be difficult to find the perfect person, you’ll be happy to know that top talent will have a combination of these six qualities: They’re Natural Communicators Being a strong communicator is perhaps the greatest skill… Read more »
The Value of Transparency in Your Workforce
Transparency is a buzzword we’ve all heard before. We’ve probably even used it in conversation. But have you considered its impact, especially when it comes to recruiting? In it’s simplest form, it means clarity, honesty, integrity. But it doesn’t end there. BusinessDictionary.com defines transparency as an absence of a hidden agenda; and an availability of… Read more »
Four Secrets to Hiring Top Sales Talent Every Company Should Know
Sales people are the heart of every company. And because of their great importance, many businesses find it challenging when faced with a need to hire new sales professionals. A company is more than just a building. A company is the people who work there, and a thriving business needs top sales talent working there.… Read more »
Fact or Myth? Employees Move Companies to Increase Salary
It’s little secret that our salary doesn’t stretch as far we’d like it to. It easy to see why employees feel like they’re making less every year. And while there is no shortage of contributing factors to this widely held belief, the most common is this: staying at the same company for more than two… Read more »
Are Recruiting Challenges Holding Your Team Back?
Wading through stacks of applicant resumes is just one of the recruiting challenges you face when looking for your next superstar. And it’s not just time-consuming; too often it’s unsuccessful. Recruiting Challenges You know you need to: tap into the ‘hidden’ candidate market find top industry performers find candidates who will be a good fit… Read more »
The Benefits of Project Management Assignments
If you’re looking for new work opportunities, project management assignments may not sound like ideal at first. But did you know they can increase your chances of finding the perfect permanent employment opportunity? Project management assignments are an ideal way to explore new companies and industries while remaining relevant and competitive. Here are five ways… Read more »
Is Hiring Project Management Talent the Right Solution for Your Team?
You’re busy working on a project, but you’re wondering if bringing in project management talent could make things better. Is your project’s performance below target? Does your team lack crucial experience? Is your existing team tied up with other projects? Or away for an unexpected leave of absence? Are you expanding, branching out into new areas of… Read more »