🚩Your Dream Job Won’t Be Handed to You

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Welcome to Projects Right, my weekly newsletter where I give actionable leadership, AI, and career growth advice in project management

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What’s Inside:

• 11 Tips To Land Your Dream Career

• Leverage Emotional Intelligence to Lead Better

• Free Resources

Unlock Project Management Success: Your Shortcut to Winning

Did you know that over 60% of project managers face major hurdles in delivering successful projects?

It's true. Many deal with missed deadlines, blown budgets, and even failed projects. Why? They dive into project management without the right foundation or tools. They try to figure it out on the fly, but mistakes aren't an option when real deadlines loom.

What if you had a shortcut to avoid those mistakes and manage projects like a pro from day one?

With my Project Management Excellence Digital Playbooks, you’ll get exactly that. Filled with proven methods and ready-to-use templates, these playbooks remove the guesswork. You’ll know how to stay on top of everything, lead with confidence, and complete projects stress-free.

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11 Tips To Land Your Dream Career

Let’s be real—your dream job isn’t just going to land in your lap. But with the right approach, it’s well within reach. Here are 11 actionable tips to help you take control of your career and make that dream job yours:

1/ Don’t Over-Plan, Start Now
Small steps lead to big changes. Don’t wait for the “perfect” moment—it’ll never come.

2/ Ignore Company Buzzwords, Talk to Real Employees
Culture isn’t in the mission statement. Get the real story by talking to the people already working there.

3/ Use AI to Disrupt Your Career Path
AI tools like Kickresume can create the perfect resume in minutes and uncover new career paths you never considered.

4/ Connect Before Applying
Networking first, applications second. Build relationships before you apply to gain an edge.

5/ Skip HR, Go to the Source
HR filters, but hiring managers decide. Direct outreach gets you noticed.

6/ Ask Tough Questions
Job frustrations reveal more about a company than you think. Ask the hard questions to see the real picture.

7/ Scrutinize Tenure, Not Just Job Openings
Long tenures? Strong culture. Short tenures? Red flag. Look deeper before you commit.

8/ Be Wary of Revolving Doors
High turnover usually means trouble. If the job ad looks too flashy, it’s worth a second glance.

9/ Rehearse the Unexpected
Standard answers won’t set you apart. Be ready for unique questions that test your real skills.

10/ Apply, Analyze, Adjust
Every application is a chance to learn. Tweak your approach based on what works.

11/ Trust the Process, but Don’t Be Patient
Persistence is key, but don’t mistake repetition for progress. Keep adapting your strategy.

Remember—you don’t need to meet 100% of the job description to apply. Take the shot.

Your dream job could be closer than you think.

Leverage Emotional Intelligence to Lead Better

Technical skills get you in the door as a leader.

Emotional intelligence keeps you at the top.

Here are 7 ways to use it to your advantage:

1. Stop trying to be liked all the time

2. Practice tactical empathy as a norm

3. Master the power of the strategic pause

4. Conduct an emotional inventory weekly

5. Build emotional resilience as a team skill

6. Use emotional calibration in negotiations

7. Read between the lines of non-verbal cues

Emotional intelligence isn’t about theory.
It’s about action. Master these skills.
And watch your leadership grow.

Read more here.

My Private Vault

As promised, here is my Private Vault of project management templates and cheat sheets! They are yours for free. Save the links, as I update them weekly with new resources.

1. Click here to get free access to my Project Launch Templates!

2. Click here to access my cheat sheet vault!

Thanks for reading until the end!

Don’t forget to grab one of my playbooks.

Until next time,

Justin