Hello everyone, I am trying to start a career in project management and was wondering if anyone can share some advise. I have a degree in social work and I am currently working on an MBA with a focus in project management. I have no experience in working in this field and would…

Return to office? Not a new problem no doubt but I’ve been in a job for a year and a half now and love what I do for the 1st time in my life. However, I have been 100% remote my entire tenure as our building has not been re-opened from the pandemic. I have managed to stand out…

I requested for my work hours to be at an earlier time as an accommodation. and we’ll my manager denied it due to the hours not being the core business hours. I didn’t request this just because. I have a childcare emergency where the after school program is no longer operating…

Help me make sense of this... I've been unhappy in my job and sat with my boss last week. I told him that I have begun a search for another job and I let him know my issues / concerns. He shook his head and said "you're too valuable to lose". Then he got up and walked out of the…

Resources What are your favorite project or program management resources? Does your organization have a project management office (PMO)?

I am outspoken it has jeopardized previous jobs. Following procedures and protocols is important if a company is not doing that why would I stay quiet? I learned from this experience and can present it better if it ever arises again. I feel like I was too bold but the higher-ups…

I was notified my claim involving being harassed by a manager was unsubstantiated. are there recommendations for next steps? This whole process has hit my well being and I am tryIng to not be discouraged but my career has taken a complete change in direction due to this…

I have been working with the same company for 13 years and due to retire soon. My job grade was only upgraded once to cater for my subordinate's promotion. When I confronted my boss that I was never promoted despite having "excellent" performance rating for 12 years, was promised…

Interview question.. I had a third interview today and the first question they asked was is there anything else we should know about you before we get started? It took me off guard as the first question. Is this normal? I’m reading into everything.

I have been with my company for over a year and a half and received a promotion and pay increase. There are three senior members on the team than me (in time at the company). I just heard from my manager that she would like me to take over all her responsibilities while she's out…

Project Management without parameters Anyone have tips on how to manage a team when you have not been given metrics or guidelines about the teams purpose and all attempts at gaining clarity have resulted in do what seems important to you? My office has decided to take a teams…

While I need a job, I'm getting frustrated at the company's lack of consideration of my time. I've had a few rounds with the company and I'm interested in the position so that's why I'm being so flexible. That being said, everything is arranged last minute and I have to change my…

For those working in STEM. Have you felt supported by your organizations/companies as a woman in the STEM field?

How straightforward should I be in an interview when they ask if I have any other leads that are near the offer stage? I am sometimes asked this by the HR/recruiting person. If I say that I am in the final stages with a company, will they pull me from their list of candidates…

After an interview if they end the meeting by stating they'll be extending an offer next week does that mean you're in the running? Trying not second guess the situation but it sounds promising.

While on vacation, I received back-to-back interview requests with the same company for this week. I always bring a suit jacket with me if I have any resumes out there in case something happens. that being said, I didn't expect two within a week. This afternoon, I have a…

I am presenting to our executive team tomorrow and I’m trying to figure out what all I should hand to them (if anything). This isn’t a PowerPoint type presentation and I won’t be in a board room or anything where presenting would be important. Do I need to give them anything? Do…

I interviewed with the hiring manager, and interview panel. I also reviewed comp and benefits with the recruiter. What’s the typical next step before getting an offer? Should I keep applying and interviewing? Thanks!

How do you explain a wrongful termination in an interview and on applications? Long story short, I was terninated for what I believe was FMLA retaliation. The company wrote out a long letter, claiming "unprofessionalism" when I started to ask questions about why my job duties…

I am a seasoned teacher and have decided to take on a teacher assistant role. I have been to quite a few preschools and daycares... Very dysfunctional. The last one it was confided to me by a teacher that the director started rumors about me and that made her very upset. She has…