How’s your CV looking?

I’ve been recruiting quite a few PMs for a couple of clients recently and so I’ve had literally hundreds of PM CVs pour in. Now some of these CVs are very good indeed, but note I say ’some’. If anyone is looking for a change in career, a shift up gear, in a current or new organisation, they need to spend time (real time) on creating a CV that will make them stand out amongst the others, because in the job market the CV is the sales brochure.

Getting what you’re worth

Last night my young cousin called from the UK and asked me about contract rates for IT Project Managers. He’s currently studying for his PMP. I told him that there are PMs who make over £1000 per day and there are many who have to work 5 times as many contract days to earn that money.

Consultants or Freelancers?

I had an interesting chat yesterday with a guy in Sweden who was calling himself a freelancer. I saw him as a consultant actually. The distinction between the two terms might not appear important, but in a world where words often shape our behaviour and attitudes, it does become important.

Does Your Boss Wear Prada?

After salsa classes last night (oh yes!) a few of us had some dinner and drinks at La Casa Blu. We got on to talking about Meryl Streep’s cold-hearted character in the movie; “The Devil Wears Prada”. If your boss is somewhat of a devil, someone you’ll never get along with, admire or respect no matter how hard you try, there are a few things you can do.