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The project management job market has changed, and the old playbook for landing a role no longer works. In "PM Hiring Straight Talk with PMO Joe," you'll get an unfiltered look at what's actually happening on the hiring side of the table—from someone who sees it every day.

Drawing on real experience placing project managers, scrum masters, and PMO professionals, PMO Joe cuts through the noise to explain why qualified candidates get overlooked, what hiring managers really want (versus what job descriptions say), and where applicants consistently sabotage themselves without knowing it. This isn't recycled career advice or feel-good encouragement—it's the straight talk about how PM hiring decisions get made and what you can control.

You'll learn how to position your experience so it resonates with the people making the decision, how to navigate resumes and interviews in a market flooded with applicants, and how to stand out for the right reasons. Whether you're actively searching, quietly exploring, or simply want to future-proof your career, you'll leave with practical, honest guidance you can put to work immediately.

Come with your questions. This session is built for candid conversation about the realities of getting hired in project management today.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the most common reasons qualified PM candidates get screened out and how to avoid them.
• Translate their project management experience into language that resonates with hiring managers and recruiters.
• Apply practical strategies to strengthen their Linkedin profile, resume, interview performance, and overall positioning in a competitive market.
• Recognize current PM hiring trends and adjust their job search approach accordingly.

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