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Feature Going Solo (Part 2) - by Bob Weinstein (June 15, 2009) Regardless of the economic climate, IT project managers and consultants going head to head with established consulting firms have to be prepared for a bumpy road in the beginning. In Part 2, we find out how to build a strong and resilient IT project management firm to help you compete with the big guys. Deliverables Communication Skills Evaluation ( Evaluation Assessment - Template ) Communication is a vital tool that any candidate for employment must demonstrate. Use these questions and suggestions to help evaluate candidates' written and oral communication skills. Sample Equal Employment Opportunity Statement ( Specifications/Procedures - Template ) Don't panic. Help with your company's EEO policy statement is just a click away. Sample Alcohol & Drug Free Work Place Statement ( Template ) Have you implemented a policy requiring all of your employees to report to work completely free from the presence or effects of drugs or alcohol? Application for Employment ( Questionnaire - Template ) Use this this form for prospective employees. Credit Report Disclosure and Authorization Form ( Questionnaire - Template ) It's always important to cross all your Ts and dot all your Is before making that new hire. Use this form as another safety in screening prospective employees. Offer Letter ( Proposal - Template ) The hard part is done--you've found your candidate. Now make sure to include everything in the offer letter. Applicant Rejection Letter ( Proposal - Template ) With every offer letter, there's a horde of rejections to be made. Make it easier on yourself using this sample letter. Sample Project Manager Job Description Form ( Report Specifications/Procedures / Specifications/Procedures - Template ) Just what the heck is a project manager, anyway? Here's a starting point. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire ( Questionnaire - Template ) Stop conflicts before they start using this questionnaire designed to raise red flags with your employees' relationship to the company. Corporation Reference Release ( Questionnaire - Template ) We've said it before, we'll say it again: check references! Use this form to make sure this crucial task doesn't get lost in the hiring shuffle. ADA-Compliant Interview Questions Be careful during that next interview with a prospective employee by making sure you comply with he Americans with Disabilities Act. Channels Career Planning Compensation Contract or Direct Employment Diversity Recruitment Employee Retention Employment Law Interviewing Recruiting Top Talent Relocation Resumes Training Discussions Today's Job Market What's it like out there? Is there an approach or strategy that you have found success with or are there any areas where you are looking for the "inside scoop"? Let's talk. Come on in and share your thoughts, questions and ideas about today's job market.