Reply to: Junior PM interview

[51st State]

thanks wilmslow, I know I will get a PM role

The best of luck Newbee.

However, just so that you're aware of the market, 3-5 years experience in a PMO role isn't going to get you a PM gig.

What's your personal experience of:

being the budget holder (and how much)
stakeholder management
being personally responsible for delivery (not just tracking a plan)
Offshoring
3rd party management
PM methodologies
PM tools
What industry are you from; what industry are you looking to contract in?

If you give me a clue on some of these, happy to help out with some advice.

[Churchill]

If you find it that hard, don't answer them



Does it really matter if its a man/ woman on here

Sh*t yeah!

[newbee]

Why not go to town on the jobsites for both PM and Junior PM roles? Maybe have two CV's on the go, one for each?

Are you flexible on location?? If a preferred location, state where - you never know, people do get gigs through this very forum reading posts like this one....

Sounds like you have your head screwed on, all the very best.

thanks wilmslow, I know I will get a PM role

[newbee]

... if you stop asking silly questions, like 'what do I do to get a JNR(!) PM role?'. If it's that hard, don't go for it.

If you find it that hard, don't answer them

Why? Do you want to be one?

Oi Sandy!!!, Another one here with pretend ovaries for you!!!

Churchill - In "Where's the foetus going to gestate?! You going to keep it in a box?!" mode!

Does it really matter if its a man/ woman on here

[Wilmslow]

Well given the chance I would go for the PM job . Point is market is tough with PM's spiralling all around the place( me incl). With 3-4 yrs expereince Iam too inexpereinced for PM's role or too experienced for PMO role-- this according to pimps.

Stop slating women and branding them to be of PA stature.

Why not go to town on the jobsites for both PM and Junior PM roles? Maybe have two CV's on the go, one for each?

Are you flexible on location?? If a preferred location, state where - you never know, people do get gigs through this very forum reading posts like this one....

Sounds like you have your head screwed on, all the very best.

[Dow Jones]

I will...

... if you stop asking silly questions, like 'what do I do to get a JNR(!) PM role?'. If it's that hard, don't go for it.

[Churchill]

Well given the chance I would go for the PM job . Point is market is tough with PM's spiralling all around the place( me incl). With 3-4 yrs expereince Iam too inexpereinced for PM's role or too experienced for PMO role-- this according to pimps.

Stop slating women and branding them to be of PA stature.

Why? Do you want to be one?

Oi Sandy!!!, Another one here with pretend ovaries for you!!!

Churchill - In "Where's the foetus going to gestate?! You going to keep it in a box?!" mode!

[newbee]

If you can do the PM's work, then he'll be out soon as he'd charge a lot more than you do. Then again if you can, why shouldn't you go for a PM job? Lack of confidence or low visibility perhaps?
A junior PM is a glorified PA/secretary and this job is done by the PMO. Never heard of a bloke wanting to be Jnr PM, but then again you are not a bloke (referring to newbee, not Troll obviously!)

Well given the chance I would go for the PM job . Point is market is tough with PM's spiralling all around the place( me incl). With 3-4 yrs expereince Iam too inexpereinced for PM's role or too experienced for PMO role-- this according to pimps.

Stop slating women and branding them to be of PA stature.

[Dow Jones]

Why?

wise words

If you can do the PM's work, then he'll be out soon as he'd charge a lot more than you do. Then again if you can, why shouldn't you go for a PM job? Lack of confidence or low visibility perhaps?
A junior PM is a glorified PA/secretary and this job is done by the PMO. Never heard of a bloke wanting to be Jnr PM, but then again you are not a bloke (referring to newbee, not Troll obviously!)

[newbee]

Fedora or Akubra

Fedora ofcourse

[Troll]

getting bored sitting on bench, so while I wait for sunny days can people help
with interview questions for a junior pm role.
I plan to prepare a list on this

Fedora or Akubra

[Troll]

Convince the PM that you can do most of his work. If you do that, it's in the bag.

wise words

[Wilmslow]

getting bored sitting on bench, so while I wait for sunny days can people help
with interview questions for a junior pm role.
I plan to prepare a list on this

First off.... what kind of role and project?

This is likely to affect the rest of the q's.

what do you normally do? If this is different, either blag well, or say why the change.

what do YOU understand the role to be? Job spec?

[Bod]

What do you think you'll get asked?

1. Do you know how to work a cafetiere ?

HTH

[51st State]

permielazyitis

getting bored sitting on bench, so while I wait for sunny days can people help
with interview questions for a junior pm role.
I plan to prepare a list on this

What do you think you'll get asked?

C'mon - don't expect everyone to do all the work for you; you're supposed to be a contractor now.