People in Projects

Warning Signs When Pursuing a New Position

When seeking a new position, avoid being placed in a misuse situation by looking for warning signs, as outlined in Table 4.

Table 4. Warning Signs When Pursuing a New Position

Setting	Warning Signs
At the Individual Level (Job Interview)	Interviewer not asking you detailed questions about your professional project management skills. Interviewer focusing more on your specialized (e.g., technical, training, etc.) experience and less on your project management experience. Interviewer (to whom you would be reporting) demonstrating a lack of project management knowledge.
At the Organizational Level (Facts)	Organization does not have documented, implemented, and institutionalized project management practices. Organizations ...