Secrets To Acing The Exam
and
Successful Finding And Landing Your Next
PMP
Certified Job
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This book figures out ways to boil down critical exam and job landing concepts into real world applications and scenarios. Which makes this book user-friendly, interactive, and valuable as a resource long after students pass the exam. People who teach PMP classes for a living or for their companies understand the true value of this book. You certainly will too.
To Prepare for the exam this book tells you:
What you need to know about the PMP Certification and exam
Preparation Tips for passing the PMP Certification Exam
Taking tests
The book contains several suggestions on how preparing yourself for an interview. This is an aspect that many people underestimate, whilst having a well-written CV, a personal blog, and possibly a number of past projects is definitively important - there is much more to prepare for. It covers non-technical aspects (how to find a job, resume, behavioral etc.). A ‘Must-study’ before taking a Tech Interview.
To Land the Job, it gives you the hands-on and how-to’s insight on
Typical PMP Careers
Finding Opportunities - the best places to find them
Writing Unbeatable Resumes and Cover Letters
Acing the Interview
What to Expect From Recruiters
How employers hunt for Job-hunters.... and More
This book offers excellent, insightful advice for everyone from entry-level to senior professionals. None of the other such career guides compare with this one.
It stands out because it:
Explains how the people doing the hiring think, so that you can win them over on paper and then in your interview
Is filled with useful work-sheets
Explains every step of the job-hunting process - from little-known ways for finding openings to getting ahead on the job
This book covers everything. Whether you are trying to get your first PMP Job or move up in the system, you will be glad you got this book.
Contents
8 Project Management Professional
8 Exam syllabus; 8 Item references; 9 Purpose; 10 Examination process; 10 Item writing; 11 Other PMI credentials; 11 Other PM credentials; 12 References
13 Project Management Institute
13 survey; 14 Certification; 14 Standards; 15 References
16 A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ; 16 PMBOK Guide
16 History; 17 Contents; 18 References
18 Scope project management; 21 Project risk management; 22 The Organizational Project Management Maturity Model or OPM3
24 Contents; 24 Benefits; 25 Controversy; 26 External links; 27 References
28 Certified Associate in Project Management
28 Exam syllabus; 28 References
30 What Is PMP Certification; 32 Is Reading the PMBOK Guide Enough to Pass the PMP Exam; 36 How to Answer Situational Questions in the PMP Exam; 41 PMP Certification Requirements ; 43 Typical PMP Careers; 43 Senior Project Manager; 44 Program Manager PMP; 47 FINDING AND APPLYING FOR PMP JOBS AND EVALUATING OFFERS
47 Where to Learn About Job Openings; 47 Job Search Methods; 47 Personal contacts.; 48 School career planning and placement offices.; 48 Employers.; 48 Classified ads.; 49 Internet resources.; 49 Labor unions.; 49 Labor unions provide various employment services to members and potential members, including apprenticeship programs that teach a specific trade or skill. Contact the appropriate labor union or State apprenticeship council for more information.; 50 State employment service offices.; 50 Job matching and referral.; 50 Services for special groups.; 50 Federal Government.; 51 Community agencies.; 51 Private employment agencies and career consultants.; 51 Internships.
52 Applying for a PMP Job
52 Resumes and application forms.; 52 Gathering information.; 53 Choosing a format.; 54 Resume and KSA (knowledge, skills & abilities) tips:; 57 Cover letters.
58 PMP Job Interview Tips
58 Preparation:; 58 Personal appearance:; 58 The interview:; 59 Information to bring to an interview:
60 Evaluating a PMP Job Offer
60 The organization.; 61 Should you work for a relatively new organization or one that is well established?
62 The job
62 Where is the job located?; 62 Does the work match your interests and make good use of your skills?; 62 How important is the job to the company or organization?; 62 What will the hours be?; 63 How long do most people who enter this job stay with the company?; 63 The company should have a training plan for you.; 63 Salaries and benefits.
65 WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TABLE…
65 THE INTERVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS; 67 Step 1; 67 Technical Competencies Assessment Guide; 68 Step 2; 68 Determine the Customer Service Focused; 68 Competencies of the Job; 69 Definitions:; 69 Responsible.; 69 Likeable.; 70 Believable.; 70 Outgoing.; 71 Unflappable.;