Developing Self-Awareness: Your Key to Acing Project Management Interviews Bonus! Emotional Intelligence (EQ) vs Intelligence (IQ): Which Gets You Hired, Promoted, and Leads to a Long-Lasting Career? [Video]

You are smart. You know project management. And your technical skills are vital. But they are only part of the equation. What sets successful project managers apart often boils down to self-awareness. This critical yet often overlooked trait can make the difference between merely managing a project and leading it to success. In this blog post, we will explore how developing self-awareness can prepare you to ace your project management interview and, ultimately, excel in your career. And we’ll break down how IQ and EQ impact your career, from getting hired to achieving long-term success and climbing the ladder of promotion.

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The Pitfall of Ego-Driven Management

Before diving into the benefits of self-awareness, it’s important to understand the downside of its absence. Project managers who lack self-awareness tend to be ego-driven. They often focus inwardly, prioritizing their own ideas, desires, …