What I Look for When I Hire PMs (Ep. 16)

Hiring isn’t about a resume, it’s about risk.

I’ve reviewed hundreds of applications and profiles that make an impression are the ones that made me feel less risk, not more.

Here’s the truth:
✅ Can you actually do the job?
✅ Have you done something like it before?
✅ Has someone I trust worked with you?

These are some signals that beat fancy qualifications. Most job seekers still think it’s about polishing a CV or adding another certification.

The hiring game is about relevance, readiness, and relationships. PMOs sit in a powerful position to shape that game:

- Not just delivering work but developing people.
- Not just managing talent but spotting it early and making it visible.

Ask yourself: If your PMO isn’t helping build careers, what is it building?