mpp interview questions

• List out the categories of tasks used in MS project? …
• What is the characteristics of Gantt Chart Basics? …
• Explain what is resource levelling? …
• Explain how you can create and code a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) in MS project?

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Before you can plan, execute and successfully complete a project, you must hire a project manager to manage it. A project manager is a difficult position to fill. They need a wide swath of skills, knowledge of project management methodologies and mastery of communication.

It’s hard to find a person who is both comfortable with the project management processes and adept at motivating team members to do their best. It feels as if you might have to employ a squad of workers instead of only one project manager to handle every aspect of project management, such as planning, scheduling, monitoring, tracking and more.

But, there are individuals who have the breadth of knowledge and experience necessary using project management methods to successfully lead projects. They’re experts in many things, such as using project management tools but not arrogantly so, in that they know the power of collaboration and can have the communication skills to delegate work to focus on where their attention is needed most.

So, how do you find a project manager who fits both the criteria of the job and the culture of your organization? In this article we’ll go over common project manager interview questions and answers to help you through the process of hiring a project manager.

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In MS project, constraint is used for scheduling the task and setting a due date for the task. The types of constraint available in MS project are

To alter the available working hours in Project 2013 for a particular day, you have to change the work time exception settings. In order to do that

15) Explain how you can create and code a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) in MS project?

5) Explain what is a constraint in MS project? What are the types of constraint available in MS project 2013?

Summary task is helpful in estimating the task period and the length in project, and organizing the task in order. You can find “summary task” under main menu -> Insert -> Summary

What is the use of link tasks on the Microsoft Project?

This is the process through which a project manager links two different tasks in one project.

What is the use of the Summary task in the Microsoft Project?

This is the process of estimation of the time period of a task and the length of the project. The task can be organized in order accordingly.

Last week, I got into an interesting conversation with someone about MS Project interview questions. At first, I thought they were the hiring manager, looking for some material for their incoming candidates. Later, I found that this was a candidate, anticipating questions on their depth of knowledge in using the popular gantt-generator. Points awarded for being proactive! (note – he sent me his resume, so if you are looking for someone good, let me know …)

Candidate should be able to talk about the pros and cons of whatever method they select.

I welcome comments / feedback on this list! If/when I get a decent number, I’ll put together a nice little interview guide, suitable for download and re-use.

As I created these sample questions, I noted many areas that do not necessarily have right/wrong answers. There is a certain art along with the science, and any experienced PM will have some (preferably strong) opinions about what works and what doesn’t. You aren’t testing for a specific skill level as much as a solid understanding of the theory and fundamentals, and war stories showing how they have applied these skills and made MS Project work for them.

I have published interview questions in the past, and have written/compiled sample questions for a number of programming languages – but I’ve never seen a decent check to validate if that incoming job candidate has some “chops” in MS Project. It would be a pretty handy thing to have – if a position requires experience with complex projects, such skills would be prima facie evidence that they can deal with complexity and rigor. Of course, it’s not a direct indicator of their soft skills, but that’s another conversation …

FAQ

How do I prepare for a PMO interview?

1. Make sure you know the information of who you will be meeting.
2. Confirm date / time / address.
3. Look up the address and make sure you know where it is (conduct test run if necessary)
4. Make sure you allow enough time to get to the interview (especially where public transport / driving is involved)

How do I prepare for a project analyst interview?

• Tell me about yourself. …
• Can you tell us about the last project you worked on? …
• Tell us about a time something went wrong in a project you were managing. …
• How do you prioritize tasks in a project? …
• What was your most successful project? …
• What’s your experience with budget management?

What are the categories of tasks used in the MS Project?

1. Emphasize your knowledge and experience.
2. Demonstrate good communication skills.
3. Prepare talking points about the different tools used in project management.
4. Outline your organization techniques.
5. Highlight your focus on customer satisfaction.