PROJECT MANAGER Interview Questions & ANSWERS! (How to PASS a Project Management Job Interview!)

PROJECT MANAGER Interview Questions & ANSWERS by Richard McMunn:
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In this video, Richard McMunn teaches you how to prepare for a PROJECT MANAGER interview! Here's what Richard teaches you in the video:
1. How to prepare for a project manager interview!
2. Sample project manager interview questions.
3. Great ANSWERS to tough project management interview questions!

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COVERED IN THIS PROJECT MANAGER MOCK INTERVIEW:
Tell me about yourself. 00:56
Why do you want to be a Project Manager? 02:46
What are the five stages of the project life cycle? 04:35
What are the most important skills and qualities needed to be a Project Manager? 07:00
How would you handle an underperforming member of a team? 09:15
What are your strengths and weaknesses? 10:46
How do you handle conflict in a team? 12:46

21 PROJECT MANAGER INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Q1. Tell me about yourself.
Q2. Why do you want to be a Project Manager?
Q3. Why do you want to work for us as a Project Manager?
Q4. What are the five stages of the project life cycle?
Q5. What are the most important skills and qualities of a Project Manager?
Q6. What’s the most challenging project you have worked on, and why was it difficult?
Q7. How would you begin a newly assigned project?
Q8. How would you monitor the performance of your staff?
Q9. Describe a time when you were involved in a project that failed.
Q10. Who was the last person you had to speak to regarding underperformance?
Q11. Describe your style of communication during the management of a project.
Q12. How would you motivate a team during a project?
Q13. How would you delegate responsibility during a very important project with tight deadlines?
Q14. How would you ensure a project is delivered on time and budget?
Q15. What is your strategy for working with an underperforming team member?
Q16. How would you manage a team of people during a project?
Q17. What is the most important element required to make a project work?
Q18. What do you consider to be the most difficult aspect of project management?
Q19. As a Project Manager, it is better to be feared or loved?
Q20. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Q21. That’s the end of your Project Manager interview, do you have any questions for us?

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[bigbertonc]

Been a PM for many years, big and small orgs, Fortune 500 companies, startups, agile, waterfall, etc, also interviewed many PMs, and also been interviewed many times as a contractor, consultant or FTE. I like this, gave allot of the core concepts, though My first reaction this felt scripted. The thing I look for is people that are genuine, has a personality, and of course can do the job. I understand you are giving a training video, which I feel you got all the traditional questions and answers. There are different types of PMs and for different industries, all have there on flares and knowledge. I felt your answers were way to long and mono tone. There was lack of charisma, personality and emotion. This day and age, interviewers and interviewees do not dress in suit and tie. You dress and match the industry, and go one notch higher.

One question I always ask, is tell me a hobby or something that you like to do for fun. I then ask questions about said topic, and see how they respond. This question catches allot of people off guard at first, but the goal is to hear there level excitement in something they don’t collect a paycheck for. Then gauge all other questions off that same emotion. It also sets the tone that we are looking for someone that is real, honest, and Down to earth.

Project managers are not in control, they influence. Control these days are signs of weakness and power hungry, that’s not a team! Projects are teams, like any sports team. PMs are like the org appointed captain of the team, not the manager! Trust and honesty is the biggest things to work on with any team. Know, like and trust is something I always strive for. Psychology and sociology are key things to learn as a PM. What makes people tick, what motivates them, what drives them. Yes, the timelines, budgets and quality are your responsibility, but them come when you build a team.

When you fall on swords for the team, when you give them air cover, when you stay late in the trenches with them, even though you can’t do anything, but your there. Getting food, coffee, or driving them home because they miss the bus. That’s respect 101. That’s what a leader does. I understand it’s a training video, and you captured the core, but interviews do not go like this. I have a technique that makes interviews flow, by answering questions with a question, this creates dialogue and it’s not one way. Instead of waiting for the traditional questions, you answer the initial one, with another one you will know they will ask, work into your response. Bounce off of people, like a real conversation. This day and age companies are looking not for people to do the job, they are looking for people that matches their environment,

Good video, but I would lean people to being themselves, and real. This goes for interviewers as well.

[robynconell]

I recently interviewed and was offered the Project Coordinator position after watching your videos !! Thank you so much

[Drakovox]

Hi Richard, I've been Project Manager for about 15 years and have been PMP certified for 10 years. Your answers were exceptional. About the skills you've mentioned very good ones, but I would add very organized person, detail oriented and have good negotiation skills. Thanks for the video.

[Omini]

I had a project manager interview. No relevant experience/qualifications. I used this video & bought the PM interview Q&A on the website. And I GOT THE JOB!!!! Thank you, your videos are great. God bless you

[matongezinwanyi]

I got offered my dream PM job with a hefty compensation after watching your videos. I interviewed on Monday and was told that I would hear from them by the end of the week. By 5pm on Monday, she said she wanted to do a follow up call on Tuesday. I was a bit taken aback because we had done part 1 on Friday, part 2 on Monday, and that was all they needed to do. However I still came prepared for a ton more questions if need be. She offered me the job and same day they called me to propose my salary. Thank you Sir. May God bless you for everything you do. This is really a big break for my family and I. Blessings 🙌 in the Name of Jesus!
God be praised for His good works.

[michaelminor]

I got the PM position that doubled my income! All thanks to you, no way i would have been able to answer the interview questions correctly if I hadn’t watched your videos! 🙌

[stevewall]

Hi Richard, I recently interviewed for a senior project manager position. My last interview was nearly 14 years ago so I found your channel really useful, to create a CV and prepare for my interview. Your videos are well structured, easy to understand and really motivational. I felt confident after watching a number of your videos and taking all your hints and tips into my interview. Needless to say I got offered the job the next day with a 21% pay rise! Thank you for all your content.

[robertrivera]

I was hired as a Project Manager this week. Your videos helped me a lot to organize my ideas, experience and studies. Thank you so very much!

[victorkjohnson]

When I read that these videos will help you pass your Interview, I thought it was merely an advertisement to draw one to the videos; I was wrong, totally wrong!!
I got hired after watching a few of these videos. I want to thank everyone for putting these videos together and the knowledge you spread.

What I would like to share is that the interviewers were so impressed with my answers they said I was impressive at the interview in my offer letter - Thanks, Richard!

[russianhomecat]

The problem is that frequently you face lack of resources, opposite stakeholders interests and lack of sponsorship. Most of the time project manager can’t carry all the responsibility for the project success. in a job interview you must meticulously question your potential employer on the problems with projects they have had so far. Probably all their projects fail or succeed due to reason that are beyond PM’s control.

[audfosutv]

Dear Richard
I've been watching your videos & absorbing the Wisdom. I had a meeting for a project manager position today.
It went really well. They said that they'd let me know tomorrow, however I was called an hour after the interview and offered the position👍🙂
Thanks so much Richard, applying your tips & wisdom secured me that job!

[marcosalmistraro]

this is so helpful. I've been working as a PM for some years now but I honestly wouldn't have a clue what to reply to some of these questions. Thanks for giving us some good inspiration.

[wordeeone]

Hi Richard,
Thank you for your content! I used your tips and tricks during my recent job search and completely nailed my interviews. Then, I used your salary negotiation tips to secure my six figure PM position that I’ll be starting very soon.
Being well prepared with answers using the STAR technique helped my confidence in interviews tremendously.
Anyone watching, trust what he says. Think about your experience, your projects and prepare your answers as he has presented his.
It’s solid advice.

[prakashgh]

Thanks for sharing the PM interview FAQs. This helped me to get a PM job.

[iMmunashe]

I just wanted to say a special THANK YOU to you and your videos. Watching and learning from you helped me get the job as a Project Manager and I get to work from home 3 days out of 5.

Thank you so much for your videos and guidance 🙏🏾

[TehnoPedaGo]

I prepped myself in a big part by watching your videos and I landed my first-time job as a project manager. Your interview techniques and guidelines were very helpful. Thank you so much!

[e.b.]

Hi Richard! I just wanted to once again say 'Thank You!!'. I am still enjoying life as a Project Analyst, and it is truly thanks to you that I could represent myself and my experiences well in the PMO interview, and was prepared to write the preliminary Psychometric test.
Things are busy, dynamic and ever changing - exciting!! ...and it's thanks to you. THANK YOU!!

[eprdruy]

Excellent! I am your fan. I made use of your previous videos. They are great! I had two interviews in the past two weeks. I had at least one offer from them. Thank you very much for your great work. I will still keep watching your videos.

[awiklundtube]

I've been in the process of changing careers this spring/summer. Since I was with my company for 11 years already, straight out of school, I was not confident in my interview skills, and came by your series. I must commend you, as throughout my interviews this summer I have ran in to several of your "difficult questions" and been well prepared for them. Looking forward to start in a well paid PM position in a couple of months. Thanks Richard! I owe you one 👌

[MrGiovannino]

That's simply a masterpiece, I really enjoyed every second and learned a lot. Thank you very very much!