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The Biggest Mistake Aspiring Project Managers Make (And How to Fix It)
One problem I see over and over again when people try to pivot into project management is this: they don’t choose a path.
They treat “project management” as one big, catch-all career title. They apply for every posting with “Project Manager” in it. They don’t differentiate between industries, skills, or approaches. And it’s the # 1 mistake that keeps people stuck.
Kayla Quijas
Oct 65 min read


If You're Pivoting into Project Management, You Need to Understand Recruiter Psychology
If you’re pivoting into project management, recruiter psychology isn’t optional knowledge. It’s essential. Once you understand their time pressures, their pattern-matching brains, their incentives, their risk aversion, and their constant balancing act, you stop feeling powerless.
Kayla Quijas
Oct 44 min read


How to Use LinkedIn to Network Effectively (Even if You Need a Job Fast)
When it comes to job searching, LinkedIn isn’t just a platform - it’s a power tool.
It’s where hiring managers hang out, where recruiters source candidates, and where people share the behind-the-scenes of how they got into roles just like the ones you’re aiming for. This is how to use LinkedIn to network effectively (even if you need a job fast)
Kayla Quijas
Sep 17 min read


How to Use LinkedIn to Position Yourself as a Project Management Thought Leader - Even Without the Title
You don’t need a project management title to think - and lead - like a project manager. When I pivoted into project management, I didn’t...
Kayla Quijas
Jun 204 min read


How Great Project Managers Handle Challenging Interview Questions
Project Management Interview Preparation for Ambitious Professionals Project management interviews aren’t just about credentials or...
Kayla Quijas
Jun 15 min read


How to Land a Project Manager Job Using the Readiness Iron Triangle
A proven framework to break into project management - even if you’ve never held the title of project manager. Not long ago, I was a...
Kayla Quijas
May 255 min read


Want to Break into Project Management? Start with What You Already Know
How niching down and staying in your industry can make your transition faster, smoother, and more strategic. When people come to me ready...
Kayla Quijas
May 114 min read


Worried About a Recession? Here’s Why Project Management Is Booming in 2025
If you’re feeling anxious about the economy, you’re not alone. Economic slowdowns, layoffs, and industry shifts have left many...
Kayla Quijas
May 43 min read


The Project Management Growth Mindset Dispatch
If you’re feeling stuck in a dead-end job, undervalued, or unsure about your next career move, you’re not alone. I've been there too. A...
Kayla Quijas
Mar 215 min read


From Survival to Strategy: Taking Back Control of Your Career
Have you ever felt like life was making all the decisions for you? Taking jobs just to pay the bills. Staying in a draining role because...
Kayla Quijas
Jan 53 min read


Demystifying Applicant Tracking Systems: Navigating Myths and Realities in Job Applications
In the digital age of job applications, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) play a pivotal role in sorting and managing incoming resumes....
Kayla Quijas
Dec 16, 20234 min read
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