{"id":1347,"date":"2022-11-23T16:15:02","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T16:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resourceguru.wpengine.com\/?p=1347"},"modified":"2022-11-24T11:41:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T11:41:23","slug":"project-manager-interview-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-manager-interview-questions","title":{"rendered":"21 project manager interview questions and answers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s face it. Job interviews can be stressful. But it\u2019s natural to feel anxious before a job interview\u2014most of us do (a whopping <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdp.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-interviews-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">93% of us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in fact). But those nerves aren\u2019t all bad. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativetherapyconsultants.ca\/post\/normalizing-nerves-why-being-nervous-before-your-interview-can-be-a-good-thing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It shows you care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about the job and that you\u2019re motivated to succeed. Plus, that very nervousness is what often encourages you to do the prep work necessary to land that dream job of yours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/great-resignation-resource-management\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Great Resignation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, employees<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> left toxic workplaces and hustle culture behind in favor of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/10-years-of-working-remotely\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work-life balance and more fulfilling jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because of that shift, job interview questions have changed. These days, it\u2019s about finding the right team fit, fueling career growth, and having a healthy work environment. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, project manager roles have long been characterized by unrealistic deadlines, tight budgets, and stressful work environments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, amid plenty of layoffs\u2014especially in tech\u2014there\u2019s no shortage of talent. So as a project manager ready for a new challenge, <\/span><b>how can you stand out in your job search?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer? Preparation. Whether you\u2019ve been affected by recent layoffs or simply looking to make your next career move, this guide will help you navigate the interview process and spot red flags along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article \ud83d\udcd6<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-manager-interview-questions\/#21-project-management-interview-questions-to-think-about\" >21 project management interview questions to think about<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-manager-interview-questions\/#Typical-introductory-questions-for-project-managers\" >Typical introductory questions for project managers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-manager-interview-questions\/#Project-manager-work-experience-questions\" >Project manager work experience questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-manager-interview-questions\/#Skills-based-or-technical-interview-questions\" >Skills-based or technical interview questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-manager-interview-questions\/#Team-and-culture-questions\" >Team and culture questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-manager-interview-questions\/#Interviews-are-a-two-way-street\" >Interviews are a two-way street<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-manager-interview-questions\/#Finding-the-right-fit\" >Finding the right fit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"15-project-management-interview-questions-to-practice\" data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen-6076898_1887=\"11529\" data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen-6076898_1887=\"11529\" data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time-6076898_1887=\"100\" data-gtm-vis-has-fired-6076898_1887=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21-project-management-interview-questions-to-think-about\"><\/span>21 project management interview questions to think about<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we dive into our project manager interview questions, let&#8217;s start by talking about the hiring process. Companies that truly understand the importance of good project management will have a streamlined hiring process with a few rounds of interviews with different stakeholders. You\u2019ll likely meet the hiring manager, a peer or team member, a People Ops or HR manager, and a member of leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Red flag alert:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If the hiring process is disorganized or out of sync with current best practices, that\u2019s your first clue that a project manager position with that organization may not be for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also common for companies to divide their hiring process into stages. For a project manager, the interview process could look something like this:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initial interview with HR or hiring manager<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mock project or home assignment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet more team members to assess culture fit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">References\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common project management roles are project manager, assistant project manager, senior project manager, director of program management, project coordinator, and team leader. Depending on the position you\u2019re applying for, questions and conversations will vary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, interviewers are looking for the qualities that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/workload-management-tips-for-project-managers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">define a project leader<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014industry knowledge, problem-solving skills, adaptability, time and resource management, critical thinking, along with soft skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alright, let&#8217;s get started with your first set of project manager interview questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/BpGWitbFZflfSUYuZ9\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Man is doing a stretch, excited to get started - &quot;Let's do this!&quot;\" width=\"480\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical-introductory-questions-for-project-managers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical introductory questions for project managers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the introductory round, or your first call with the company, the interviewer will ask screening questions designed to weed out applicants who don\u2019t have the qualifications or experience to meet the requirements of the job. Recruiters view this stage as a means to get to know candidates, their personalities, working styles, and what they\u2019re looking for in their next role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But remember \u2013 it\u2019s a two-way street. This is also an opportunity for you to assess whether the company is right for you at this stage of your career. (More on this later!)<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the introductory question an opportunity to showcase the best parts about working with you, but focus on your core skills. You could be a great team player, an excellent time manager, or a technological wizard who knows how to use the best tools and bring <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/drive-project-success\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">projects across the finish line<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of a long-winded explanation, give the recruiter a concise walkthrough of your personal and professional journey, highlighting your core qualifications, milestones, talents, and achievements along the way. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A succinct answer displays excellent<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> communication skills, an<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> important trait in a project manager.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes, it can be hard to know how to start answering this question, especially if you\u2019ve been in project management your whole career. So prepare an opener for your introduction in advance. It could be as simple as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI became interested in project management when\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI started my career as a\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI first led a project team when\u2026.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a key moment and go from there so you don&#8217;t stumble.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Why do you want to work at our company?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most recruiters ask this open-ended question not because they want you to sing their praises, but to check if you\u2019ve done your homework. The way you answer this question demonstrates your interest in the company and the role you\u2019re interviewing for. Plus, it shows that you\u2019re proactive and able to stay on top of tasks. Bonus points, incoming!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your homework and read about the company before the interview. Review the company website, blog, and online reviews to get a feel for the company\u2019s culture, values, product, and reputation. Cultural fit is important to everyone, so ask about it early in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though the question is focused on why you want to work at the company, your answer should also tell the hiring team <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why they need to hire you<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, highlight why you\u2019re passionate about joining the team\u2014maybe you\u2019re excited by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/our-story\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mission-driven product<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or service, the values, or the responsibilities of the role. Be specific and personalize your response. And, if you don\u2019t feel excited by a single aspect, think harder about whether the job is the right one for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though salary, title, and benefits are important, don\u2019t mention them as reasons for your desire to work at the company. Want to ask about those things without actually mentioning them? Ask more detailed questions about company culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Tell us about your most successful project to date.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruiters want to hire a project manager who\u2019ll be excited and engaged in the company\u2019s projects. To assess your strengths and preferences, they may ask you to describe a previous successful project or to imagine an ideal project. Simply put, they want to see if you\u2019d be a good fit for their work environment and the type of projects they have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to answer questions like these is to respond honestly. Point out key features of the project plan and the aspects you enjoy. Highlight how you handle challenges and the solutions you apply to make projects successful. This provides insight into your abilities and strategic thinking and, in the case of past projects, your experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a list of the best projects in your career and pick the one that best reflects your role in the success of the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. What\u2019s your management style?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies want to hire project managers who motivate their teams, not bosses who micromanage. When an interviewer asks about the type of manager you are, they want to understand your approach to managing a team, building morale, and helping team members grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal answer is always an honest one. So what does that mean? Be realistic about your strengths and weaknesses and acknowledge the areas you\u2019re working on. This will earn you points for self-awareness and show a willingness to improve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if you\u2019re uncomfortable with confrontation and don\u2019t like \u201chard conversations\u201d about deadlines or quality, you could say that you tend to operate from a place of empathy, and your instinct is to provide additional support to a struggling teammate because you want to help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/productivity-is-personal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improve their productivity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give specific examples of your leadership style by mentioning techniques you use for conflict resolution or to boost team performance, like huddles, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/360learning.com\/blog\/coaching-in-the-workplace\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peer coaching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, mentoring initiatives, happy hours, etc. And lastly, make it clear that you&#8217;re not this guy. \ud83d\udc47<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3908 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/worlds-best-boss.jpeg\" alt=\"Man with mug that says &quot;World's best boss&quot;\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Have you managed remote teams?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the last two years, companies have realized the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/10-years-of-working-remotely\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits of remote work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So it\u2019s becoming more common to ask about a candidate\u2019s remote work experience. Remote project management is a complex mix of scheduling, task management, budget management, collaboration, and reporting. You\u2019ve got to keep projects moving despite the typical remote challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have experience managing remote or hybrid projects, say so. If you don\u2019t, highlight the qualities that would make you successful at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/remote-project-management-tips\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remote project management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like organizational skills, a knack for promoting work-life balance, or a leadership style based on expectation setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to someone in your network who has managed remote projects and make a list of relevant skills that would make you an effective project manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Are you interviewing with other companies?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This question is not meant to trick you. Most recruiters ask about your other prospects to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/interviewing\/are-you-interviewing-other-companies#:~:text=Asking%20whether%20you're%20interviewing,other%20job%20options%20currently%20available.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">better gauge their own needs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, they may need to speed up the hiring process or provide a counteroffer to a competitive candidate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to answer this question is to be upfront about your options. This is true whether you\u2019re being picky about where you apply or are singular in your focus with one company at a time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re interviewing elsewhere, bring the focus back to the role you\u2019re currently interviewing for and why you want to work at that company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. What are your salary expectations and when are you available to start?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s better to align on salary expectations before you get too deep into the hiring process. This helps you both decide whether it\u2019s worth moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some companies publish their salary (or a range) with their job posting, many prefer to interview the candidate before making an offer. Some recruiters mention a salary range during the initial phone screen, so there\u2019s flexibility for the right candidate. Either way, ask for a ballpark range so there are no shocks in store and no time wasted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond with the salary or range you\u2019re expecting and tell them if you\u2019re open to negotiation. If the recruiter asks you about your expectations without providing a range, ask them about their budget. If you\u2019ve done your research, you\u2019ll know right away if it\u2019s worth moving forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Research salaries in your industry through job sites like Glassdoor and Indeed, so you\u2019re not underquoting your compensation for your location or desired role. Also, more and more companies, especially in tech, are now offering location-independent salaries, so don\u2019t be afraid to ask for what you\u2019re worth \u2013 regardless of where you\u2019re based.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project-manager-work-experience-questions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project manager work experience questions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interviews have evolved from simply asking how many years you\u2019ve spent in the industry to more behavioral-style questions, often using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancemoney.com\/what-is-the-star-interview-response-technique-2061629\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STAR method<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STAR stands for situation, task, action, and result and helps recruiters dig deeper into your qualifications, past performance, working style, resilience, problem-solving skills, and soft skills by asking about real-world scenarios. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mckennamurray\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McKenna Murray<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a business intelligence consultant at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/corp.ingrammicro.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingram Micro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, agrees, \u201cOur education, certifications, and overall stats are great on our resumes, but there isn&#8217;t nearly enough room on one page to convey the successes, lessons learned, and the full breadth of what we&#8217;ve worked on in the past\u2014every project has its own intricacies.\u201d Murray says she likes behavioral interview questions like the STAR method because it paints a clearer picture of her experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Tell us about a challenging project.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenges are a part of project management and business, and potential employers want to know if candidates can weather the storm and stay on schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare for common interview questions about overcoming challenges with a specific example from your career. Give the interviewer an overview <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the project goals, project schedule, and the problem. Then explain your thought process and the solutions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that brought the project to success.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carefully read the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, and make a list of situations where you displayed those skills. Use the one that best demonstrates your qualifications as a successful project manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Tell us about a time a project failed and how you handled it.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Success\/failure questions are stereotypical interview questions, but they actually say a lot about you as a candidate. They can also be turned into a great opportunity to learn more about the team you\u2019re interviewing with, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By explaining what you define as a failure, you\u2019re communicating your own management philosophy and can take the chance to talk about what you\u2019ve done to re-examine those points of failure on a project and improve your process to help change that moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you might consider a project a failure if your team comes out of the work exhausted and burned out, even if it launched on time and on budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to explain why you consider certain things failures (and how they might have gotten to those points) says a lot about your views on project processes \u2013 but also speaks volumes about you as a project leader.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Tell us about a time you successfully won over an unhappy customer.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to the previous question, the goal of this question is to evaluate your soft skills and your ability to solve customer-facing issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the STAR method to prepare your answer by explaining the situation, the task (making the customer happy), the actions you took, and the result. Include measurable outcomes, like customer retention or an upsell as a result of your solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a positive outlook while talking about challenging situations and focus on the lessons you learned from them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. How do you allocate resources and prioritize tasks?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project management is often about juggling multiple tasks and handling competing priorities. Questions about resource allocation and prioritization are a great opportunity to provide evidence of your resource management powers and to check if your philosophy aligns with the organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can show industry knowledge and depth of understanding by mentioning prioritization techniques like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanagement.com\/contentPages\/wiki.cfm?ID=571185&amp;thisPageURL=\/wikis\/571185\/Kano-Model#_=_\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kano Model<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which grades tasks based on their ability to satisfy customers. Or bring up the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/projectbliss.net\/moscow-prioritization\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MoSCoW method<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a way to divide tasks into must-have, should-have, could-have, and won\u2019t-have buckets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assuming you\u2019re a project manager who values work-life harmony (don&#8217;t we all?), you want to touch on your broader philosophy about monitoring <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-managers-resource-utilization\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource utilization rates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and team availability. This way, you\u2019re not playing a part in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/solve-resource-overallocation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over allocating people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and creating a stressful work environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read about the correlation between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-planning-tools-overallocation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource overallocation and employee burnout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you have data to back yourself up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/BjHIjM2YFC3rEUaMrw\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Man ordering employee, saying: &quot;Do it! Now!&quot;\" width=\"480\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. How do you handle scope creep?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/scope-creep\">Scope creep<\/a> happens when there\u2019s no project scope and you don\u2019t have a clear idea of the requirements and deliverables involved to deliver a project. As a result, more and more tasks get added to the point where the project becomes unmanageable. Most projects will deal with scope creep to some extent, it\u2019s how you manage it that matters.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All project managers will encounter scope creep at some point in their careers \u2013 it\u2019s unavoidable. Share an example of why it happened, how you handled it, and what the outcome was to help the hiring team better understand the full breadth of your skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on how you get ahead and prevent scope creep rather than how you tackled it when it happened. This will demonstrate your analytical and risk assessment skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. How do you avoid gold plating?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold plating can be tempting, especially if you\u2019re on a client-facing team. You want to impress a client by adding extra features or designs to show that you go above and beyond. But often, all you\u2019ll end up doing is creating extra work that might go unnoticed by the client, or worse \u2013 it could upset the client because you\u2019ve made changes they haven&#8217;t approved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But similar to scope creep, you can avoid gold plating by firmly sticking to your defined project scope. If you keep an eye on the key deliverables for a project, a skilled project manager can quickly detect gold plating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Share a story about a time you spotted gold plating and how you prevented it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skills-based-or-technical-interview-questions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skills-based or technical interview questions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you progress to new rounds of the hiring process, you may encounter project management-specific questions, especially if the company has a \u201ctechnical\u201d interview. Get up to speed on common concepts and methodologies used in the industry with this quick review.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. How do you define the scope of a project?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different deliverables make up a project, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ca.indeed.com\/career-advice\/career-development\/what-is-the-scope-of-a-project\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scope management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involves pinpointing those deliverables in a statement of work to stay on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. Walk us through the team development process you follow in project management.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every project needs a team, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-scheduling-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scheduling the right talent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the right time is crucial to project success. In technical terms, forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning are the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanagement.com\/blog-post\/15192\/The-Five-Stages-of-Team-Development-and-the-Role-of-the-Project-Manager\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">five stages of the team development process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>16. Which processes and process groups are part of a project management framework?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally, project management is divided into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/library\/chronologically-structured-approach-controlling-closing-process-7931#:~:text=Project%20Management%20Process%20Groups,controlling%20processes%20and%20closing%20processes.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">five process groups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing\u2014that represent each stage of a project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>17. Which project management tools are you familiar with?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good project manager can adapt to new software and processes. Familiarize yourself with a few tools and name three <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/remote-project-management-tech-stack\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">key features<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are non-negotiable in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/the-best-project-management-software\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project management software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This shows your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">technical skills and familiarity with using software, proving that you understand project management needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Team-and-culture-questions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team and culture questions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no \u201cI\u201d in team. At least that\u2019s how the saying goes. But controversially, there are actually plenty of I\u2019s on a team. And we all have individual needs and criteria that allow us to perform at our best and contribute to the success of a project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So these questions are key. As a project leader, how do you lead your team?<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3909\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3909\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3909\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/project-management-team-943x530.jpeg\" alt=\"Team meeting, employees look uninspired.\" width=\"943\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/project-management-team-943x530.jpeg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/project-management-team-1042x586.jpeg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/project-management-team-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/project-management-team.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/project-management-team-943x530@2x.jpeg.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> This is not the energy you want your team to give off.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>18. What\u2019s important to you when you first join a team as the new project manager?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When joining any team, the most important part is to get to know and understand people on an individual level. This is the only way to uncover how they prefer to communicate, what motivates them, and what frustrates them \u2013 all the things that will contribute to making the team successful.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Focus on making it clear to the interviewer that you understand the importance of getting to know and supporting your team members. Why? Because that\u2019s the best way to set you up for project success in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>19. What\u2019s your communication style with your team?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interviewer wants to get a better understanding of your communication skills and be reassured that you\u2019re an effective communicator who can motivate your team. As always, examples come in handy. Share your processes from joining teams in the past and how you\u2019ve communicated from the start and throughout a project.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Pro tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If possible, use an example that demonstrates how you engage with your team and foster communication between team members as well. Because it\u2019s not just about how you communicate with your team, it\u2019s how they communicate with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>20. Have do you deal with underperforming team members?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any good leader takes responsibility for underperforming team members. Why? Simple. It\u2019s their job to enable them to do their job successfully. So when asked this question, whether you\u2019ve dealt with it on a project or not, take responsibility. Perhaps you were misaligned on priorities and responsibilities? Perhaps they were booked on the wrong project?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Say that you\u2019d start with having a conversation with the team member in question, but before that happens, review both the project scope and the employee profile to uncover if there\u2019s been a mismatch between project needs, skills, and experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>21. How do you manage team happiness?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A happy team often leads to great project outcomes, and as a result \u2013 happy clients. Managing team happiness can be difficult as there are many factors at play. But as a project manager, it\u2019s your responsibility to keep your team happy, healthy, and productive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That starts with resource allocation. Make sure you have the right people with the right skills on your team. But it\u2019s not just about skill sets, you also want to be sensible with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-managers-resource-utilization\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how you utilize your resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read about the correlation between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-planning-tools-overallocation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource overallocation and employee burnout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you have data to back yourself up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interviews-are-a-two-way-street\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interviews are a two-way street<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While interviews can be a tedious exercise, they\u2019re also a great opportunity to evaluate the company you might be working with and the position you\u2019re hoping to be hired for. An indicator of a good fit is the type of questions you\u2019re asked during the hiring process \u2014and what kind of conversations are sparked out of those.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great interview questions are conversation starters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best interviews feel like conversations \u2013 not interviews (let alone cross-examinations). Sure, the conversations should be centered around project management, processes, and goals \u2013 but if you don\u2019t feel comfortable in an interview \u2013 do you really want to work with those people?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probably not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to know that your position will be valued and that the company understands your strengths, along with where and how you can excel in your role, and how you\u2019ll be able to contribute to the team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These things are crucial when it comes to long-term fit and more importantly \u2013 employee happiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spot red flags<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The questions asked during project management job interviews are also a great indicator of potential red flags within a company, especially surrounding their project management practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch out for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biased questions (you often spot these through leading questions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions around budgets and timelines but with no context given<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No questions about your project success history (they might not care about client relationships)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No questions about your process<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, companies or hiring managers might be looking for someone to justify their expectations of project needs without having an understanding of project management as a profession.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One word: <em>Run<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding-the-right-fit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the right fit<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, you want to work for a company that sets you up for success with sound <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management-techniques\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource management practices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a laser focus on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-capacity-planning-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">capacity planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and great respect for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/team-retreat-cape-town\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee work-life balance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because it\u2019s no longer just about finding the right role. It\u2019s about <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finding the right overall fit<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That includes the right team, the right manager, the right pay, work\/life balance, career growth, and opportunities for professional development. In 2022, we\u2019ve finally started to move towards <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">actually<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> catering to the needs of our employees and enabling them to be happy and successful\u2014and it was about time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s keep improving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s face it. Job interviews can be stressful. But it\u2019s natural to feel anxious before a job interview\u2014most of us do (a whopping 93% of us in fact). But those nerves aren\u2019t all bad. 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