Meeting/Event Information

This Lunch & Learn is open to all project management professionals and aspiring PMs — no PMI membership required.

Despite unemployment sitting near full-employment levels, many PMs experience unexpectedly long job searches, increased competition, and a rapidly shifting hiring landscape shaped by AI-driven tools. Scott Singer, Certified Professional Resume Writer and Career Coach at Insider Career Strategies, brings over 20 years of corporate recruiting experience to share what actually works: how to leverage networking, build a visible professional reputation, and present yourself authentically in a market where AI-generated applications are becoming noise.

He will also address how project managers can apply their own PM skills — structured thinking, stakeholder awareness, and risk analysis — to run a more strategic job search.

The session runs approximately 35 minutes, followed by a 10-minute open discussion. Registration is free and open to all; attendees will be invited to opt in to future PMI South Florida communications at sign-up.

Speaker Information

Scott Singer, CPRW, CPCC
Certified Professional Resume Writer & Career Coach
Insider Career Strategies

Standing Out as a PM in a Challenging Job Market - Without Driving Yourself Crazy

Scott will cover three pillars of a successful modern job search: Networking, Reputation, and Authenticity. 

Scott Singer is the founder of Insider Career Strategies, serving as a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC). Based in South Florida, his expertise stems from over 20 years of experience in corporate recruiting and career coaching.

He has held roles at significant companies including Motorola, Ryder, Bacardi, Burger King, and LVMH, providing deep insights into hiring across diverse sectors such as logistics, technology, food service, and global consumer brands.

Singer has reviewed thousands of resumes, conducted numerous interviews, and made hiring decisions, which informs his practical, no-nonsense advice on resume writing, interview preparation, and job-search strategy.

He specializes in helping professionals tailor their applications and search approach to succeed in a competitive market, with particular strength in navigating complex career dilemmas through structured risk/benefit analysis.

Topics include:

• How AI is reshaping employer hiring processes (ATS, sourcing tools, and video interviews)

• Why referrals punch above their weight in converting to hires

• How candidates can build visible reputation through online communities and speaking engagements

• Why authentic, human-driven applications consistently outperform AI-generated ones

Summary Agenda

Time | Activity
12:00 PM | Welcome & Introductions
12:05 PM | Presentation: Standing Out as a PM in a Challenging Job Market (approx. 35 min)
12:40 PM | Open Q&A and Discussion (approx. 10 min)
12:50 PM | Wrap-up, Closing Remarks, and PMI South Florida chapter information
1:00 PM | End of Session

The session includes data points from CareerPlug and other sources, with particular relevance to project managers who can apply their own PM discipline — structured planning, stakeholder mapping, and risk management — to run a more effective job search. Closes with actionable final tips for a strategic, ROI-focused approach.