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How to Handle the Interview Rejection
You receive the dreaded email: “Thank you for your time, but you were not selected for the role.” The message often ends with a generic...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Aug 3, 20214 min read


How to Use the AVERAGEIF Function in MS Excel
As project managers, we’re constantly reviewing data to determine whether our projects and programs are on track. One of the most...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 29, 20212 min read


How to Create a Project Charter
A Project Charter is one of the most critical documents in the project management lifecycle . It sets the tone for the project, defines...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 28, 20214 min read


How to Map Your Job Experience to the Job Description
When applying for a new role, especially in a competitive field like project management , your success depends on more than just...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 23, 20214 min read


How Project Managers can Manage To Do Lists with MS Excel
As a project manager, your day is rarely predictable. You juggle multiple responsibilities, from managing risks and tracking project...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 21, 20214 min read


How to Calculate Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
In project management, financial analysis is crucial when deciding which projects to undertake. One of the most widely used metrics is...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 9, 20213 min read


How to Calculate Net Present Value (NPV)
In project management, evaluating the financial viability of a project is crucial to ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently....

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 8, 20213 min read


How to Plan for COVID Risks to Your Project
In today’s uncertain world, project managers face challenges that go far beyond traditional project risks. One of the most significant...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 6, 20214 min read


How to Prepare for an IT Project Management Interview within 24 Hours
Landing an interview for an IT Project Management role is a great achievement—but what happens when you only have 24 hours to prepare ?...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 6, 20214 min read


How to Estimate Internal Labor for IT Projects
Estimating internal labor for IT projects is one of the most critical aspects of project planning and cost management . Accurately...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 6, 20214 min read


How to Estimate External Labor on Your IT Project
External labor often makes up a large portion of IT project budgets . In fact, for many large-scale initiatives—like ERP implementations,...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 2, 20214 min read


How to use the MS Excel SLN Function to determine Depreciation
Depreciation is one of the most important financial concepts for project managers, business analysts, accountants, and anyone working in...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jun 30, 20213 min read


Types of IT Project Management Interviews
Breaking into the field of IT Project Management — or moving up to your next leadership role — often comes down to how well you perform...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jun 28, 20215 min read


How to Take Notes During IT Project Meetings
Taking effective meeting notes is one of the most critical yet overlooked skills for IT project managers . A well-run meeting can...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jun 23, 20214 min read


How to Work with Delimited Files in MS Excel
As project managers, one of our recurring responsibilities is working with data that comes from external systems. Whether you’re tracking...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jun 17, 20215 min read


How to Leverage the STAR Method for Interview Questions
Easy steps to use the STAR interviewing technique for Project Management interviews.

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jun 10, 20215 min read


How to Manage Communications with Distributed Teams
Managing distributed teams has become a central challenge for today’s IT project managers . In a globalized world, resources are rarely...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
May 28, 20214 min read


How I Became an IT Project Manager
When I first decided I wanted to be a project manager, the entire process felt daunting. It was like standing at the base of a...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
May 20, 20214 min read


What Questions Should a Project Manager Ask When Assigned to a Project?
When a project manager (PM) is assigned to a new project, the instinct is often to jump in headfirst—start scheduling meetings, setting...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
May 12, 20215 min read


What is a Project Manager and what do they do?
In today’s fast-paced business world, organizations depend on projects to implement strategy, deliver innovation, and remain competitive....

Daniel Rivera, PMP
May 7, 20214 min read
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