Many articles point to the fact that the job interview is really all about the so-called cultural fit of the candidate, provided the skill and experience requirements are met as well of course. The thing is that in addition to…
Author: Adam Kovitz
Best Interview Tips
Congratulations! You and just a few others have been selected from among many, many applicants to be called in for the second part of a selection process known as the interview. The process is tortuous because all of those selected…
Are Service-oriented Firms More Suited for PMs?
You may be thinking that if you are in the Information Technology (IT) space, that EVERYONE is in the services industry. That may not be very accurate and the reason why is that if you are a project manager (PM)…
What is the “Internet of Things”?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is where objects (or even living things) are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring a person-to-person or person-to-computer interaction. IoT has evolved from the convergence of…
10 Best Job Search Tips
The word best in the title should be interpreted as a recommendation. Please also keep in mind that job search by someone who is employed differs significantly from job search by someone who is unemployed. The latter is, typically, more…
The Worst Thing Is to Be Stuck in Your Career
Many of my clients say they feel suffocated in their careers. For whatever reason, they do not like the profession they have chosen for themselves: they feel they’re poorly fit for their careers, and they dislike everything associated with their…
Networking Is Art and Science Combined
Networking has two purposes: (1) to get you your next job, and if that’s not right now, (2) to prepare for when you need to. Networking is the most effective way to secure a job nowadays. Gerry Crispin of CareerXroads—human…
It’s OK to Disagree With Your Manager
If you disagree with your manager about something, it’s important not to panic or retreat. You can disagree constructively by showing respect for his/her point of view, and demonstrating that you care about achieving the best result for the organization.…
How close are you to the Business Side of Your Organization?
I know a certain project manager (PM) who I will refer to as “Bob.” Bob seems to have a knack that other PMs do not have. Bob listens to the business side of his organization and he acts as if…
What Does Net Neutrality Mean to You?
Net neutrality (also known as “network neutrality”, “internet neutrality”, or “net equality”) is the principle that internet service providers and governments should treat all data on the internet equally, not discriminating or charging differently by user, content, site, platform, application,…