You're Not an Unemployed Project Manager, You're Between Successes

Marshall Brown, certified career coach and president of Marshall Brown Associates, discusses how project managers can position themselves positively and keep up morale during the job search.

From PMI's Career Headquarters

21 September 2010

Play now, or download the podcast | Duration: 7:11

Here’s a sampling of what you’ll learn:

Labeling yourself as unemployed or laid off creates negative energy. Empower yourself by saying you’re between successes and looking for your next opportunity. It’s a stronger, more positive way to position yourself.

Know your strongest skills, experience and accomplishments. When you’re unemployed, it can be easy to forget all the good work you’ve done. Practice articulating your strengths so you’re ready to head into interviews on an upbeat note.

Networking isn’t just about you knowing other people — it’s about other people knowing you. Don’t wait to develop your network until you kick off your job search. Nurture professional relationships throughout your career.

Keep up your spirits and morale. Create your own story about what you’d like to be doing a year from now. Write affirmation statements to help keep up your positive mental energy. Network and volunteer to keep yourself busy.

Being unemployed doesn’t carry the same stigma it once did. In tough economic times, people lose their jobs. That’s the reality. Be honest with potential employers about the reason for your dismissal.