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6 ways to get hired as a new Project Management Professional Becoming a Certified Project Management Professional(PMP) is not a walk in the park. Certainly you will want to use this prestigious global certificate of yours to your advantage as a professional. This certification increases your earnings the average salary for project management professionals in the USA is $101,505, according to the PMI Project Management Salary Survey-Fourth Edition. Managers who hold the PMP certification also often make more money than non-certified project managers. Here are 6 ways to get hired as a new Project Management Professional 1.  Build Professional Confidence: Don't wear your heart on your heart on your sleeves.Be confident in your ability-really nobody knows it all even your interviewers.Don’t be afraid to take on risks as that is what Project Managing is about and if you don’t know something, don’t be afraid to admit it.Never sound arrogant during interview sessions. 2. R...

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My Top 10 Recommended Web Sites for Free PMP Exam Sample Questions By Cornelius Fichtner, PMP After eight years as a project management trainer, I have helped more than 20,000 students prepare for their Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam. In my experience along the way, I’ve found one thing that unites them all: They all want to practice with free PMP Exam sample questions. In an effort to help, I have identified 10 web sites that offer free PMP Exam sample questions. I recommend each of them for the quality of their questions. 1. www.oliverlehmann.com . Hands down, this web site has the toughest questions around. If you are able to answer more than 50% correctly, then hats off to you. Lehmann provides sample questions in a variety of formats. From the site, you can take a free 75-question simulated, timed (90 minute) exam. He also includes a link to over 3,000 free sample questions (4,000 for PMI members) as well as a download option (PDF) for an additional 175 s...

Over 20 Benefits of enrolling in the Professional Project Management (PMP®) Exam Preparatory Classes 1.Understand the PMI terminology that will be used on the PMP Certification examination. 2. See how Quality Planning can be used to ensure project success. 3. Know the subject matter that will be tested, the depth to which questions will be asked,the structure of the Exam questions and the emphasis that will be placed on each topic. 4. Understand how Net Present Value,Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Benefits Cost Ration(BCR) etc are calculated and used as part of a Project Charter 5. Learn how to construct a Network Diagram using PDM(Precedence Diagramming Method). 6. Produce task time estimates that utilize best-practice and are consistently reliable. 7. Memorize and understand key terms, equations, and graphs for the PMP examination. 8. Effectively translate previous project management experience to the PMI standards which are best practice. 9. Understand how to...

In our great country Nigeria we have found out that years go by without much improvements in the delivery and implementation of our National Projects;hence we record loads of failed projects time and time again. In other parts of the world that are Project Management mature the reverse is the case. This post is calling on Certified Project Management Practitioners from across the 36 states of the federation to contribute to a FREE eBook titled "100 Project Management Tactics from across Nigeria" this e-BOOK would help to create a reservoir of good/best practices that can improve how we deliver our projects most of the time. This is a Corporate Social Initiative from Ritetrac Consulting Nigeria Ltd. Note: Contributors names and details would be protected Launch Date: January 31st,2013 HOW TO CONTRIBUTE: 1. Step One: Create your concise 1,500 words count contribution in Font type:Arial narrow Size 12 with details of a.Your Name b.No of years Certified(**No specific menti...

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria provides high quality services to individual clients and small and medium-sized businesses, offering long-term financial solutions tailored to individual customer needs. Currently, Standard Chartered Bank is seeking full time permanent candidates for the position of Project Manager for its office which located in Nigeria. Project Manager Job Description Projects, GS, Marketing and Finance. Engage CRES Ops/Agent to identify suitable site for a new Branch Conduct site visitation with CRES project to confirm. Suitability of location to meet CB’s target market CRES Ops to ensure suitability of structure and extent of work required Engage CRES Ops/ Agent to conduct site survey to ascertain rent for the neighborhood Follow up to ensure that a competitive rate is agreed. Prepare PAR with relevant inputs from Projects and IT Follow up for PAR approval at PSCs Ensure that all Group approvals requisite for Branch construction are obtained on time by CRES Project...

5 interesting facts about the PMI's PMP credential Did you know that ... 1.The world is spending 1/5 of its GDP (US $12 trillion) on projects this year 2012 - and organizations that range from global businesses to governments and NGOs have identified project management and skilled project managers as the key to their success. 2.In a recent global survey of highest paying certifications, that the PMP certification came 1st, ahead of other certifications such as ITIL vs2, Certified Information Systems, Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP), Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) etc, this is in addition to been rated as the fastest growing certification in demand. 3.The PMP certification opens you up to global career opportunities. Project Managers with the PMP credential have in the last one year recorded an average of 15% salary increase post certification. 4.The PMP certification is recognised by business professionals a...