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There are many different project management methodologies out there. For example, within 'agile' development methodologies there are several specific methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, and XP. Some companies and/or project teams even blend best practices from several methodologies to invent their own custom hybrid methodology.
Your interviewer wants to know which specific methodologies you have used to lead projects. Additionally, they may want to know how long you have used each methodology you mention within your response.
"I am familiar with and have used many different methodologies in the past, including waterfall, critical path, critical chain, scrum, adaptive, and event chain. I could likely list even more! There are obviously many to choose from, but in general, I always consider the PMBOK in every project I run and rely on its best practices. Waterfall is also a methodology I commonly follow because of how straightforward and linear it is, especially when I'm in charge of a project that is highly structured. When I'm working with a smaller team in the software development realm, I'm more apt to employ the Scrum methodology. I am comfortable using many different methodologies; I decide which one to use based on the type, size, and cost of the project."

Karrie Day is a certified career coach and strategist with a passion for helping her clients define and reach their professional goals. She offers career advancement services such as brand development, resume writing and critiques, job search strategies,
Discuss the project methodologies that you have used to manage projects and describe your level of experience with each. Show that you are knowledgeable in this area and that you understand that some methodologies work better in certain situations than others.
It may also help to discuss your experience working with methodologies you used prior to working as a project manager. For example, if the company you are interviewing with follows a standard waterfall process, it may help to discuss your experience working as an analyst in a waterfall setting.

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