Project Manager Interview Questions and Answers

[@jetsetwithlynette]

As someone looking to break into Project Management, I found this so helpful. But, what drew me toward writing this comment was - I know that as a content creator, a LOT goes into an 18 minute tutorial like this. And your ability to translate complex information into easy-to-understand language (not surprising from a Project Management perspective) is fantastic. Keep doing what you do!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you so much for feedback. I really appreciate it!

[@AlergicToSnow]

This is excellent. I particularly liked the answer to my technical background. The right answer is it shouldn’t matter because that’s not the key to a successful project. It’s also a clear sign that the interviewer doesn’t understand project management. Technical expertise, especially in a specific project solution, comes up a LOT. The challenge is how to state that the PM is not supposed to be the SME and the solutions come from experts on the team.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for the comments! Don't ever be afraid to speak the truth (politely) during an interview. Many interviewers are not as prepared as they should be and make mistakes. It's ok to show that you know what you are talking about.

[@AkshayKKohli]

I'm glad that I see your video before my interview. It has cleared many of my doubts and I feel confident for the interview. Thanks...

[@elvisrodriguez2034]

Great news! Please let me know how things go for you.

[@ShenitaRamos]

Did you land the job?

[@AkshayKKohli]

@@ShenitaRamos Yes I got it...thanks to you...

[@ShenitaRamos]

@@AkshayKKohli thanks to Elvis, Congratulations!!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for the plug!

[@wolexjohnson2129]

Thank you for the insights in this video; especially the part that talks about what PMs do - what happens on the ground, day in, day out: Set up a project, Assign task, Collect status, Analyze project data and Reporting

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad you found it useful!

[@jeffday7076]

Wow. I recently applied for a PM job. It was a position that opened up at my current company. I was absolutely floored to learn that I had been doing this job for over a year in a different title. I have an interview on 7/10/24. Thanks for the advice! Ive been rewatching and digesting all of your tips. Ive watched a few pm videos. Yours immediately stand out. Keep it up!

[@leticiaglynn1931]

How did your interview went?

[@Binaryprof]

How was your interview?

[@ashleyallen9850]

Did you get the job? ❤

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you! I hope you're interview went well!

[@ismaelfernandez9019]

Thank you!! Is really helpfull for me. I have the experience from the field leading teams and executing project and now I decided to step up and be a PM. What I need is the right certs of PM to start taking the course.

[@scottviteritto]

I am so glad I found your channel. Great Stuff, you are so good at breaking down Project Management into simple, digestible, easy to understand topics. You cut right through all the nonsense and give get right to the point. I wish I found your channel before my last interview, but I wasn't as prepared as I could have been. But with your help I will be ready for the next one.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Scott! Thank you for the feedback! If you stay focused you will succeed.

[@TheQwuilleran]

Key question "weakness" follow-up: how you overcome it. I usually balance my weaknesses with support from team members. When I am too nice I have someone I can rely on to be a guard dog. Or I'll chose a person I know I can rely on to be a voice of reason, advising me to take a step back and re-evaluate if my weakness is to never quit. I've been hearing this weakness-to-strength tip for twenty years, so it's how you can spin it at this point that will give you the edge.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

@TheQwuilleran Hi there! Thank you for contributing and thank you for watching my channel.

[@_mark_787]

This addition was very analytical and came full circle. I appreciate the thought and detail

[@BelleNegresse16]

Currently, I am going interviewing for PM roles and this is incredibly helpful

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for your feedback! Let me know how it goes.

[@ravenwalker6943]

This was awesome! as someone breaking into project management, this was helpful. I will be replying this daily until my dream job finds me. thank you for your help.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Raven! Your dream job will come. The key is to move forward with confidence and be persistent. Many years ago when I was breaking in, I sent over 200 resumes before landing my first dream job as a PM. If I can do it, you can do it! Thanks for the feedback!

[@richardbonny7035]

I've managed many projects for the NGO I worked without any experience in project management. I'm happy to learn so much from this video. I'll be in contact for mentorship in order to become a certified project manager. Thanks so much for the tutorial.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for watching my videos and for the positive feedback!

[@fabiohscampos]

By far this is the best video I’ve watched so far about this subject. Thank you!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for that encouragement! Thank you for watching my channel!

[@636NinjaVanish]

thank you so much, I have an interview for a controls analyst position coming up and this was incredibly helpful!

[@pauljimenez5372]

I looking at a PM role for the first time in my career. This is very helpful, thank you!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Paul, thank you for the feedback! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you on your journey.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thanks for watching. This is a great career. Best of luck!

[@avioanil]

Thanks for sharing, felt good spending time with you. A very simple way to make understand project management. More power to you to guide great minds.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for the feedback! It’s very encouraging. I’m glad you found it useful!

[@jesthastar3272]

Very encouraging. Thank you. Look forward to many more winning tips.😊

[@kaleenarandall4523]

Currently breaking into this field from counseling and human services. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Great news! Good luck!

[@kelvinnguyen6048]

I'm so honored to be your 25th subscriber. You are a hidden jewel Sir 😜

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for the kind words! I will be publishing more videos soon. Share my channel with your friends!

[@ike.C.2017]

Interesting stuff! This video stands out among others of the same subject. I’ll definite put these tips into practice when the need arises.

[@sebastiandk9575]

I have a possible pm interview coming up and found this really helpful! Thanks.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Sebastian! Good luck on your interview! Thanks for the feedback.

[@AntonioHarris-t3n]

Great job, I am from Jamaica 🇯🇲 Great information I am planning to make project management part of my career and I am in the learning process of construction and project management. Your lecture was great and informative to me it's sure with confidence. Thank you.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

You are in a great field! Construction has endless project management opportunities. Jamaica is also beautiful. I've been there one time. It's a great place!

[@rajukataria3241]

Great articulations, made things easy for me. Thank you !

[@EduardoSilva-xg5gu]

Thanks a lot for your video. Some years ago I have a position of Project Management inside a iT Company. I wish in this year of 2023 to apply to some jobs in that area. From Portugal, THANKS A LOT!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Eduardo! You can do it. Go for it!

[@lesliefontenelle7224]

This is a great video. Very practical and useful 👌

[@rhpatel99]

Wow, one of the best video I see on interview preparation. Thanks for making it. Please create more such wonderful videos, especially your view on telling story, weekness and questions asked at the end of the interviews is very good. It helps not only in PM interview but its helping in any interviews. Nice one.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for watching and for the encouragement!

[@kiwisblessing]

LOVED THIS!! So much useful information and advice.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Yi! I'm really glad you found this information useful. Thanks for the feedback!

[@stephanieoz7810]

This was an amazing video. Thank you. You gained a subscriber!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thanks! - And thank you for watching!

[@AniefiokAkpabio-zl5qk]

Very educative, perfect delivery. Thank you.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

You're welcome! Thank you for the feedback!

[@mallybully]

Very insightful, thank you for sharing

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thanks for watching. You’re welcome!

[@MarcAlmodovarPA]

This video is outstanding!! Very informative as well as useful. I have subscribed.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@mahmedsiddiqi95]

I landed here by chance, but loved all the information you shared. It felt like you put words to all the things that usually goes in my head

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you! I’m glad you found me!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

That's great to hear! Thank you for the feedback!

[@gladysbesona2923]

You video is very important. Thank God I am watching this video before my interview that is coming in the next few days.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thanks for watching! Good luck with your interview!

[@Funmi_ceo]

Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I have subscribed to your channel. I got value 👍

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you very much for the feedback!

[@kimble1291]

Once again a brilliant presentation!! Just subscribed 🎉

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@rupy620]

This was great. I def missed the ball on 1 question during an interview.

[@samidaoud1513]

very helpful, thanks

[@socialmedia1812]

Great video! Loved your tips and suggestions 👏🏽👌🏽

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad you found it useful.

[@cmn1551]

This has been really helpful! Thank you.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

You are welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@dishfans]

Excellent presentation. Gave me great ideas for my next interview

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

That’s great news! Thanks for watching!

[@arpithada6]

Hi Elvis, I just loved the way you clearly pointed out the things that actually matter in PM interview. Well, that adds me to your subscribers list :) I have experience as Website Developer, Android Application Developer and currently into Software Testing profile. Soon I'll be starting my Project Management program from a college. Need you suggestion. Do you think I'll be able to give an edge over other aspirants for the job if I apply into some IT company as PM after my studies?

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Arpit, thank you for the feedback. You would make an excellent software development project manager. Your background as a Developer is perfect. Also, your QA background is key. You get to experience significant portions of the development lifecycle from the QA side. You have the perfect background to manage development work. Great story! I would definitely encourage you to apply for I.T. Consulting PM jobs. With your background, I would even begin to apply as soon as you complete the fundamentals classes. You might land an entry level PM role while you are completing your studies. Good luck and stay in touch!

[@ruby2thursday]

very good vid. helpful for my interview prep. thank you!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Jon! Thank you. Good luck!

[@Si-Forger]

Simply perfect

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thanks!!

[@KokouZotoglo]

Great! A very useful video. Clear and easyJet to digest.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you!!

[@Xxx-to2ti]

Such an insightful video. Highlight appreciated your efforts to bring everything in one place . Thanks

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@ShakilaMaskey]

Excellent and right to the point presentation, I must thank you and appreciated.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Shakila! Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad you found it useful.

[@ndukabode-bernard8320]

Detailed with quality suggestions. Thank you

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

You are welcome!

[@mirsayedalaie3297]

Thanks for sharing knowledge and experience, the video was informative!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Mirsayed! Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad you found it informative.

[@omonylawrence8871]

excellent video and i have learnt alot. I will pass my upcoming interviews

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@hamidhadi3200]

Thanks I found this video useful, and I am sure the points you highlighted will help us during interviews.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Hamid! I'm glad you found this useful. You will do well!

[@MostafaShahine]

Thank you so much. This is very useful.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

I'm glad you found it useful! Thanks for the feedback!

[@katerinalabodi8490]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Great to hear from you Katerina! Thank you for the feedback!

[@chisomracheal1331]

Thank you so much please can u make video of tools in project management.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for watching and thank you for the feedback! What are you hoping to use a tool for? Write me and I can give you some ideas. Thanks!

[@akunnambanefo9683]

Fantastic!!!!!!!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thanks Akunna!

[@limitlesswealth21B]

Thank you for sharing those information.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@jeffu3248]

Wow! This is awesome. Thank you!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

You are welcome and, Thank you!!

[@roymm2641]

This is a very helpful video. Brief but very insightful. Thank you.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad you found helpful.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@Makeovertime.]

Thank you for sharing this..very informative

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you Bharathi! I'm glad you found this informative. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@cheryllarson4660]

So helpful! Thank you.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks!

[@MarcAlmodovar-n6f]

Outstanding!!!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you!!

[@dy4389]

Great informative video! it would be challenging if multiple candidates watch your videos to be prepared for an interview for the same job they applied to . Then what interviewer would be thinking?

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi DY, that is a very funny thought! Lol. Thanks for writing. The good news is someone from our project management family would win! Lol.

[@alexdoe6338]

Thanks for this video. I wanted to know if you had any tips as I have an interview next week for a PM role though I my technical skills focus on Implementation and Onboarding for SaaS companies (post sale), as BUDGET is not part of the process. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi! I hope your interview went well. Depending on the role and size of the company, many times working with budgets directly is not the primary role for the PM. Play up your delivery strengths!

[@flowwolf108]

one of better video on PM subject , thankyou

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you!

[@atinuketalabi6901]

Thank you, your teaching are simply outstanding

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for that feedback! I'm glad you found this helpful.

[@ozgebulunaz-karatas8888]

Thank you for sharing your highlights. They are very helpfull and worth to take a note for yourself. There is only one thing that I still dont know how to follow. Some the youtube channels are not recommending to ask questions related with training, tools and support that company provide you. It has been told that, the candidate seem more into what he/she can get instead what he/she can offer. What do you think about it? or when do you think this should be asked ? (1st, 2nd or last interview?)

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Ozge! Thank you for the feedback and question. This question should be asked for sure. This does not show you are thinking about yourself. It shows that you understand that to be successful, you need the proper support. If you fast-forward this video to about the 12:20 mark, you will notice that one of the questions is "What is the Project Management Environment...". tools, training and leadership/PMO support is all part of that. If your interviewer does not like that question, then you may want to keep looking. Great organizations support their project managers with the proper environment and that is a totally appropriate question to ask on your first interview.

[@saleemalikhan]

Loved your style.. thank you so much 😊

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

You are welcome!

[@smilekapoor]

Very helpful tips.thank you 💐

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

I'm glad you found this helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@ZakirHussain-tn8ld]

Such a wonderful and insightful video

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

I’m glad you found it useful!

[@ondrejpop4855]

I was pleasantly surprised by this video. Thank you.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Ondrej - I'm glad you were pleasantly surprised. That's great feedback! Thank you.

[@Native_love]

Excellent video!

[@Native_love]

Subbed!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thanks!

[@pateldarshana2]

Thank you so much for this video. It is really very helpful 🙏🙏🙏

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Your welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@brainsinister9422]

Man your channel is the best I have come across when it comes to project management. I am trying to break into the project management industry from a Tech background and your channel has answered most of my questions on how to go about it. Thanks so much for your content and I am amazed this is actually free. Thanks so much

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you found the content useful!

[@meenamourya1358]

Nice content.Can you help to know how a operations leadership role job fit it into project manager job with non technical background and someone who done PMP certification.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Meenaa! It's good to hear from you! You have a great advantage with having completed your PMP certification. Operations is a great background for Project Management. Send me an email and let's connect. I can share my coaching options and we can discuss your exact situation and how you can develop your story. [e-mail]

[@mrbutchee1]

Thank you for this video.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@olayinkaadedeji3901]

Thanks for this. You’re amazing

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for the encouragement!

[@leroyjackson9171]

Hello, Sir! Your advice is right on time. Thanks.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for the feedback. I sincerely appreciate it.

[@qmsconceptstamil]

Thanks for this useful content

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Simple4d]

You are teaching everyone. So how do i beat my competition. The also know the secrets.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Winning goes beyond just knowledge. You will win where you are the best fit. There is room for everyone.

[@imu6085]

This was bettter content than many tutors with suits and native english speaking accents. Reminds me of Talebs surgeon comparison.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thanks!

[@JohnClark-kf1wd]

Very good practical tips👍

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@peakperfomance]

This is a really good summary and set of answers.. Well done.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you Nasar! I'm glad you liked the video.

[@galaxya3995]

Thank you, very helpful

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks.

[@MGMP369]

Awesome tips thanks

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

You are welcome!

[@BEingINEBI]

Thankyou . I just subscribed. Great video

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thanks!! I'll be sharing more soon.

[@faranali6598]

Good lecture & perfect delivery

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thanks!

[@OmarCapellan]

Wow! Great job

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thanks!

[@ernestjonathan7737]

You are endowed Sir. Bless up

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Ernest! Thank you for the kind words. Many blessings to you as well.

[@elijahtanimola7541]

Great teaching

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Elijah! Thank you for watching. I'm glad you found it useful.

[@YangYang-ij8yv]

Really helpful tuition, the funniest story is when you talked about last 15 project manager couldn't finish the project ;D.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

LOL! I'll never forget that. I was definitely out of there! Lol. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@yonatabejiga9536]

thank you for your valuable information

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Yonata, thank you for your feedback! I'm glad you found this video useful. Please share it with your friends and let me know if I can help you in any way.

[@rakeshbramhe3820]

Very much useful material - Thank you

[@elvisrodriguez2034]

Thank you for the positive feedback! I have new videos coming very soon.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad you found it useful.

[@FirdausJahan-ke4gg]

Best tips ever. 👍

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you again!

[@Rose-re9tn]

❤Great content

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thanks!! And, thanks for watching!

[@zenzenthaiamulethobby7109]

Good insight.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you. I'm glad you found it useful!

[@YoungEagle444]

👏👍 thank you for sharing this video

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

You are welcome!

[@niyaskolamban4806]

Greetings.. are you doing online PMP course training?

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi there! Thank you for contacting me. I do not have a PMP training course, but would be happy to share some information with you on what I did to prepare for my own exam. Feel free to write me at '[e-mail]'

[@rajshetty8977]

Good one 👌

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thanks!

[@luminousskinglow3687]

What if they are not letting you know the type of project manager role you’re going to . (If it’s it,marketing or construction)

[@luminousskinglow3687]

Office isn’t providing company info until the date of interview

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Luminous. That is definitely strange, but if you are intrigued enough to go to the interview, be prepared to answer and ask project management questions. Don't be afraid to walk away if it turns out to be something that is not convenient for you.

[@nagabhushanarao7300]

Very good

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Thank you!

[@terrencee.journey9112]

It is about 13 minutes since I start watching. it seems nice lecture but I do have a comment. The camera man film the video from the longer sight which makes difficult to recognize what's written on the slide. Thank you!!

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi Terrence. Thank you for the feedback! We will continue to do our best to improve the quality of the videos. I'm glad you mentioned that. Thank you for watching.

[@jamesbradebe578]

Could you assist me with my interview date Friday.

[@yourprojectleadershipcoach2291]

Hi! Sorry I could not reach you before your interview. I hope it went well. Thank you for watching my videos!