7 Skills Every Project Manager CV Should Include

7 Skills Every Project Manager CV Should Include Writing your CV as a project manager can be a complex task. As somebody who balances so many tasks across multiple teams and locations, it can be a challenge to get all of your experience down into 2 sheets of A4. A good project manager’s CV should demonstrate the candidate’s ability to lead staff, mitigate risks and deliver the required results. Although every project managers CV will be unique, there are certain skills that every project manager needs to succeed and StandOut CV has provided them in this handy infographic. 1. Scheduling Effective scheduling is crucial to the success of a project, so it’s important to include it in your CV.  Demonstrate your ability to plan and arrange activities to be completed in time with project expectations. Giving solid examples of scheduling project activities for yourself and surrounding teams will give employers confidence that you can deliver projects on time and within budget. 2. Cost control In order for a project to be delivered within budget and keep sponsors happy, cost control is vital. When writing your CV ensure that you include the budgets you manage, optimal allocation of spending and cost effective vendor relationships. Also detail any methods or tools used to manage costs and be sure to highlight any big savings you have realised for employers. 3. Risk management Every project faces risks that have the potential to derail it’s success. A strong project manager’s CV should give solid examples of controlling risk to show project sponsors that you are able limit their effects. The ability to spot potential risks before and deal with them before they become problematic is a highly valued attribute 4. Leadership If you’re going to lead a project through to successful delivery, it stands to reason that you should possess sound leadership skills.  Use your CV to detail the teams you manage and how you drive them towards deliverables. Activities such as running team meetings, staff performance reviews and reward are good signals of strong leadership in project management. 5. Methodologies Methodologies are rigorous systems of methods which are used to keep projects on track and drive them forward. Whether you utilise Prince2, Agile, Waterfall or any other methodology, employers need to know your experience, knowledge and qualifications in those areas. It’s also important to explain how you implement these methodologies into your projects as opposing to simply listing qualifications. 6. Business case writing Justifying project initiation, spending and resource allocation often requires a strong and coherent business case. The ability to write or at lease contribute to a business case is therefore a valuable skill for your CV. In cases where you have been responsible for achieving project milestones or making improvements through effective business case presentation, you should make it clear in your CV. 7. Delivery The ultimate measure of success for a project manager is the results they deliver. Clearly explain the benefits your projects have provided and use figures where possible to quantify your value. Whether you have transformed a finance system across multiple global locations or project manged a large office relocation, be sure to detail your results along with any significant achievements made on the project. In addition to including the essential project management skills above, you should also make sure you include factors that are important to your own industry along with any tools you have experience in using, such as Microsoft Project. Keep the CV to around two pages in length and break up into easily digestible sections so that busy hiring managers can read through it quickly.

Melissas wedding pictures! (And my commentary)

Melissa’s wedding pictures! (And my commentary) I did not cry at Melissa’s wedding because I cried when I met the guy. I knew right away that he was the one. He was way too sane and stable for Melissa to ever let go. So I let go of Melissa, right there, when I met him. I said some bossy things, like, “You better be really reliable because that’s what she needs.” And I said things you’d never want to hear from anyone like, “You better hurry up and have kids because Melissas eggs are dying.” He did not say, can you shut up because I have lived my life just fine without your advice. Instead, he reassured me. And he hugged me when I cried. Not the when-is-this-going-to-be-over hug that I get from my kids. It was an I-think-well-get-along hug. My experience of the lead-up to Melissa’s wedding was like being with the most competent wedding planner handling all aspects of her own wedding and getting rid of less competent people at every possible moment while still being on a diet so strict it did not include food. My sons were in the wedding. They did not jump for joy when they found out. They thought it was their natural place. As the moment got closer they asked, “What do we do? What will happen? What’s our job?” I told them, “It’s Melissa’s wedding so you do whatever she asks.” I have never seen them look more loyal and reliable as they stood under the huppa next to Melissa. And I have never seen Melissa look so sweet and doting as she did, surrounded by the boys and her brand new husband. For most of the wedding it was my job to hug Melissa and tell her I love her. And to make her take off her 5-inch heels for the hora.  And it was also my job to make a toast. Melissa’s husband’s job is to assess risk. He decided that the other person making a toast was a sure bet â€" he’s always good. But I would either be amazing or horrifying, so they had the other person go second in case he needed to repair damage. I was great. Of course. Even though Melissa made me wear that feather thing in my hair. You might notice my son hunched down, covering his ears. He was scared to hear what was coming next. But all good toasts make the listeners a little bit nervous. You can listen to me giving the toast on Patreon. Which means you will have to pay at least $1 to see it. Which means I’ve monetized my best friend’s wedding. Youd do the same thing if you had to wear those feathers.

3 Ways To Make Sure Your Successes Are Recognized at Work - Classy Career Girl

3 Ways To Make Sure Your Successes Are Recognized at Work There is a lot of advice out there on how to overcome challenges and setbacks, but many peopleâ€"especially womenâ€"also stumble when faced with successes. As noted by Caroline Ceniza-Levine, many accomplished women are hesitant to speak up about their accomplishments and speak self-deprecatingly, often for fear of being perceived as too aggressive. Your successes need to be lifted up and given a chance to shine but, at the very least, they need solid ground to stand on; when we undermine our accomplishments, it’s like making them stand on quicksand or digging a hole right under their feet. Case in point using me as an example: I am currently working on a project with multiple moving parts. The project supervisor has been doing the work for years and knows most of the tasks by heart. In completing one of the tasks, I made a note that some information that appeared to be required was missing from the application. Later, at the end of a group meeting, the project supervisor said  that he had reviewed my note and that I was wrong that the information was not required. I followed up after the meeting and requested to talk it through with him. It turned out  I had discovered  the way we were requesting information left a gap in how to collect that knowledge and that the knowledge was, in fact, required. This led to some quick follow-up with his supervisor and strategizing on how to address the issue in the short term and fix it in the long term. To his credit, the project supervisor later came by my desk and thanked me for pressing him on the issue. Rather than just saying thank you, I found (to my horror) that I kept minimizing the accomplishment, noting that I probably caught the error because I am relatively new to the project and had to review the instructions holistically rather than just focus on the part specific to the area where I found the error. In the end, it was a positive moment, but to truly shine I wish I had fully followed these tips: 3 Ways To Make Sure Your Successes Are Fully Recognized at Work 1. Accept  that “Thank you” is a complete sentence. If someone offers you a compliment, especially if it’s well-deserved, it’s OK to say “Thank you” and stop there. If that’s too hard, you’re welcome to embellish with a bit of “I appreciate your compliment/feedback”. Adding more often comes from a need to demonstrate humility but usually leads to undermining your accomplishment (e.g., “It was nothing” or, in my example, “I only found the problem  because I’m new and didn’t really know the rules”). Even a solid answer like “it was a team effort” undermines your particular contribution. Don’t take credit away from others, but also, keep the credit paid directly to you. So when in doubt, make “Thank you” your complete sentence. 2. See your difference as a strength. While it’s true that my relative newness to the team meant I wasn’t as familiar with the instructions, it also opened the path for me to connect  different parts of the document and discover the error. Being different, whether it’s due to your time on a team or more fundamental characteristics like your age, race, or background, can be an asset;  diversity of perspectives makes for better products and outcomes. So take whatever is unique about you and use that as leverage to stand out. 3. Speak up and stand up. Do this in order to gain respect and to support what you believe to be right, especially when your points  are backed by solid data or facts. In the scenario presented, if I hadn’t pushed and just accepted that I was “wrong”, the error wouldn’t have been identified. At the same time, you need to think about your approach and how you help others to save face, when faced with an error. I could’ve decided to go toe-to-toe with the project supervisor at the end of my meeting, but approaching him one-on-one in his office and walking through why I thought this was an issue shifted the focus to the logic of my comment, versus creating a power struggle. Successes need a solid foundation to stand on, so we need to  stop digging holes, ladies. Now that you’re on solid ground? Find people who can help you build your confidence  tower  and then let your accomplishments shine from on high!

Help a Sister Out! Give Guidance.

Help a Sister Out! Give Guidance. How many times have you overheard the new chick or dude  near  you make a complete bonehead comment?   On the phone, to a client, to a peer it happens.    Typically, we roll our eyes and get back  to doing our jobs.   What we dont realize is by simply turning around for 1 minute,  suggesting a  BETTER way for the new guy to get the job done, we are helping them in a HUGE way and improving our own coaching skills. Remember when you just started your job?   There was that one person who gave you a special piece of advice and it just stuck until this day. YOU are that person to leave a lasting impact on those with less experience. So, next time your fresh, clueless pal next door CLEARLY needs guidance, help a sister (or brother) out!   Become the legacy by passing along the wish you would have known  sooner crucial information about the job.   Bonus your good deed will make you feel good!

Some Tips to Face an Interview - Resume Writing Or Tips to Face an Interview

Some Tips to Face an Interview - Resume Writing Or Tips to Face an InterviewAs a hiring manager, it is important for you to use resume writing or tips to face an interview. In this modern age, in addition to looking for potential employees, it is also vital to know the right personnel to hire and keep in business. To give a clear picture of how one makes his mark in a company, many businesses take the approach of hiring managers. They are the ones who conduct the interview process for future employees.Hiring managers need to know that any errors or mistakes they make can ruin the opportunity of a particular employee to get hired. While writing a resume, there are some things that need to be kept in mind to be prepared. For instance, not every resume is created equal. A well written resume makes your first impression on the interviewer. And the interviewer's first impression can spell the difference between the interview and the offer.It is not as easy as it seems to create a resume. There are skills that need to be put into play. Skills include foot work, highlighting, writing, typing, and presentation. All these skills will help you during the process of creating a resume that will impress your potential employer.Job candidates who apply for positions require skills that are specific to their job. Job applicants can expect to apply for the position based on the specific needs of the company. Moreover, an applicant needs to use the appropriate keywords when writing a resume.The recruiter requires you to have relevant information on your resume so that he can locate you on the network when he is searching for a candidate. An applicant has to write his or her resume in such a way that it helps him or her grab the attention of the hiring manager. Similarly, the hiring manager also needs to have the resume so that he can read itcarefully and decide whether to call for an interview or not.Resume writing or tips to face an interview is not just limited to filling in the boxes with proper information. Resumes should be short and to the point. It is important that the resume catches the eyes of the employer before he starts searching through the whole network of applicants. Resumes have to be completed in a short time because the hiring manager wants to check your experience right away.Finally, when writing a resume, there are some keys that need to be remembered. First, the employer does not want to spend more time analyzing your resume and then not calling you for an interview. The hiring manager should expect you to answer his questions promptly and provide a list of achievements to the interviewer. Resumes should also not contain any information that the interviewer might find objectionable.This article is meant to serve as an introduction to resume writing or tips to face an interview. A resume is an important document that has to be written properly to serve the purpose of the job application. Writing a resume means using the skills of a pr ofessional resume writer who is familiar with resume writing or tips to face an interview. As such, an applicant should search for a good resume writer who knows his job.

3 Keys to Success in Your Career and Life

3 Keys to Success in Your Career and Life Don’t you love it when you have a group of people who get what you’re trying to do, support you in your efforts, and inspire you to be your very best? I’m fortunate to be part of a few groups like that. Each one has boosted my progress and helped me achieve major milestones with greater certainty than if I were going it alone. I’m especially excited to be back this week at the gathering of one of the tribes that I’m a part of. It's run by New York Times bestseller and $500M Dollar Man, Jeff Walker, who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs get their messages out into the world in a bigger, faster way. While it’s a big conference with over 1,000 people, it feels smaller because I’ve made some close friends within that group. And it’s easy to strike up a conversation with the rest because we share a common interest. Being here with these great people and listening to Jeff speak have reinforced three core beliefs that I have when it comes to becoming successful in career and life. Attract amazing people The first is that you can and must attract amazing people into your network, and indeed, your life. Frankly, it’s a key success factor personally as well as professionally. As my mentor Jeff Walker said at the start of our conference, it’s one of his special abilities to be able to attract amazing people into his tribe. The way he does this is to “expect people to bring their best and brightest selves”. By treating people this way, they tend to rise to the occasion. And by holding this positive expectation, the way you behave and react to others will make it more likely that they’ll actually bring their best and brightest selves. On the other hand, if you expect people to judge you or to be aloof, that can affect the way you approach them, which creates a mood that can easily become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Attracting amazing people into your life is a key success factor personally and professionally. Hang out with the right people The second belief I have is that hanging out with the right people accelerates your progress and enhances your chances of achieving success, however you define success. While these “right people” can come in many shapes and sizes, they will be the ones that have a positive influence on you and enhance your prospects. Who you’re around affects everything. In order to hang out with the right people, you have to first show up. Whether that’s having a one-to-one coffee, going to a big conference or something in between, it’s vital to get out of your office, cubicle or hotel room and engage with other people. None of us succeeds alone. In fact, Jeff credits his success to the fact that he “spent the last 20 years showing up and hanging out with the right people.” Even if you’re an introvert who isn’t a Type A personality, you can do this too. That’s how Jeff describes himself, and he’s had tremendous success showing up and engaging with the right people. Hanging out with the right people accelerates progress and enhances your chances of achieving success. Bring your best self Showing up also means bringing your best self to your interactions. When you are at your best, you are also at your most attractive. People are attracted by those who are positive, upbeat and energizing. I can’t think of anyone who prefers to spend their time with people who complain, criticize and are ungrateful. Can you? To bring out your best self, the key is to set your intention before heading into a group event or meeting. For me, that’s closing my eyes and taking a few cleansing breaths to clear away any negative energy I may have picked up earlier in the day, tapping into my core self-belief, and reminding myself to come from a place of generosity and abundance. Then, I’m ready to engage in a positive way. By the way, this applies to coming home from work too! Bring out your best self by coming from a place of generosity and abundance, and then engage in a positive way. What will you do? As you move forward in your career, remember to appreciate the groups you belong to and keep investing in your relationships along the way. When you attract amazing people, spend time with them and bring your best to your interactions, you'll be well on your way to building the life you've always wanted. So, what’s the next step you need to take to attract more amazing people into your life? If you’re interested in more insights, strategies and tools to help you connect with amazing people and build your network of support, then join me at David Burkus’ Super Connector Summit. I’ll be sharing the virtual stage with 60+ world-class experts to share proven tactics for growing a better network, deepening relationships and professional connections, and leveraging it all to enhance your life. Click here to learn more and sign up â€" registration is free

Intensity

Intensity in ·ten ·si ·ty [in-ten-si-tee]noun great energy, strength, concentration, vehemence, etc., as of activity, thought, or feeling Why do some people train hard in the gym and play hard on the court, while others go through the motions?   Are those hours equally well spent?   Some would ask what the point is of showing up if you aren’t going to get everything you can out of it.   Others would say that at least the second person bothered to go at all. The difference is in intensity, which is a key ingredient of performance, success and, indeed, leadership.   Here is my take on it: Focus and intensity are necessary for great achievement, whether in sports, the arts, or business. Some people are blessed (or cursed?) with natural drive and intensity that they apply to everything they do; for everyone else, it comes down to your purpose â€" the “why” you are doing it. If you want to succeed and achieve something great, then find the purpose that will motivate you.   For the purpose that resonates, we can tap into a natural reservoir of intensity to accomplish even more. As an example, my friend Susan had what she terms a “meandering career”, moving mostly sideways across medium-sized financial firms.   With the birth of her first child 10 years ago, she decided that if she was going to be away from home then it had better be worth it.   This fuelled a new intensity about her career, which she ramped up by joining a top-tier bank.   Now, 10 years later, she is a Managing Director running a profitable business unit for that global bank (and also happy at home). Bottom line:   If you’re going to do something, do it like you mean it.   Don’t waste time just going through the motions.