Hiring Confessions of a Portfolio Manager

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Hiring Confessions of a Portfolio Manager

Tom L. Barnett, PMP

July 21, 2008





I have spoken with several project/program managers and directors on the topic of interviewing, and having been an HR manager in the past, I have conducted more than a few interviews myself. As a result, I have seen and heard of some stellar interviews and some train wrecks, too.
 
I sometimes find myself wondering how to reach out and coach these candidates while they are in the midst of blundering an answer before it’s too late. Having seen enough of the same mistakes being made time and again, I thought I would show PMs what they are up against in an interview--and what the hiring manager is really after. What would she say…
 
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Selling 101
“The first thing to recognize about the interviewing process is that it is a sales meeting, not necessarily an interview.



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