How to Become a Project Manager - the Ultimate Guide
November 11, 2020
In this episode, I answer many questions I get from students and clients who want to become project managers.
If you're interested in becoming a project manager, this episode is for you.
We'll cover why you should consider a project management career, skills needed, entry-level roles, what types of industries use project managers, and what things you need to do the get a project management job.
This episode is packed with information about moving into a project management role. I refer to tons of resources and have links to them here. The website - Project Bliss - has so many more that you may want to check out, too.
Here's a link to the original article this episode is based on:
How to Become a Project Manager - the Ultimate Guide
Other resources from the episode:
Project Management Career outlook study:
PMI (2017). Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027
Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities: What does a PM Really Do?
Team Building:
15 Virtual Team Building Activities for Passionate and Loyal Teams
How to Build Rapport with Remote Team Members
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Project Team Love You
Collaboration:
Effective Collaboration for Outstanding Virtual Teamwork
Problem-solving:
7 Problem-Solving Steps to Conquer Even the Toughest Problems
Budgeting:
How To: Your IT Project Budget Template
Managing Risk:
Project Management Risk Matrix to prepare in advance.
Then make sure you know how to manage risks with this guide: How to Manage Project Risk While Running Your Project.)
To get more guidance on how to easily network, read How to Network: Building Business Relationships That Feel Authentic
For Interviewing, check out this article that gives you a guide on how to answer interview questions, and also a huge list of questions to better prepare you for your job interview:
Epic List of Project Manager Behavioral Interview Questions to Prove You’re the Ideal Candidate for the Job
If you’re ready to become a project manager, my course PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAREER LAUNCH will guide you through all the steps – with templates, guides, and workbooks – exactly how to get your next – or even your FIRST – job as a project manager.
And you can use this course every time you're preparing for your next job!
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAREER LAUNCH
Here's a link to the original article this episode is based on:
How to Become a Project Manager - the Ultimate Guide
Other resources from the episode:
Project Management Career outlook study:
PMI (2017). Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027
Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities: What does a PM Really Do?
Team Building:
15 Virtual Team Building Activities for Passionate and Loyal Teams
How to Build Rapport with Remote Team Members
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Project Team Love You
Collaboration:
Effective Collaboration for Outstanding Virtual Teamwork
Problem-solving:
7 Problem-Solving Steps to Conquer Even the Toughest Problems
Budgeting:
How To: Your IT Project Budget Template
Managing Risk:
Project Management Risk Matrix to prepare in advance.
Then make sure you know how to manage risks with this guide: How to Manage Project Risk While Running Your Project.)
To get more guidance on how to easily network, read How to Network: Building Business Relationships That Feel Authentic
For Interviewing, check out this article that gives you a guide on how to answer interview questions, and also a huge list of questions to better prepare you for your job interview:
Epic List of Project Manager Behavioral Interview Questions to Prove You’re the Ideal Candidate for the Job
If you’re ready to become a project manager, my course PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAREER LAUNCH will guide you through all the steps – with templates, guides, and workbooks – exactly how to get your next – or even your FIRST – job as a project manager.
And you can use this course every time you're preparing for your next job!
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAREER LAUNCH