Career Quest

Your partner in achieving your dream job as a project manager

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Sharpen your professional brand

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Stand out by effectively promoting yourself

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Get the most out of your career

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Network with intention

Resume and Interview Clinics

Learn how to apply your personal brand into your resume and interviews to represent who you are and showcase your skills. Experts will guide you to maximize the impact of these important components of your career journey.

Roundtables

Participate in a collaborative roundtable setting where you'll have the opportunity to glean valuable advice from seasoned career coaches and build connections with other motivated job seekers, enriching your path in the pursuit of new career opportunities

Professional Alliances

The PMI is partnering with HR and recruiting firms to connect job seekers with companies that are actively hiring. Network, showcase your talents, and get direct exposure to these great opportunities. We’re here to help you land that dream job!

Career Days

Come join us as we provide a day of intensive workshops and mock interviews to help you take your career quest to the next level. Grow your skills in real time with real experts to get feedback that is catered to your personal brand and journey.

Upcoming Events

April 7 2026

Free

🌳 Oakland Virtual Roundtable

April 7th, 20267:15AM to 8:45AM

Zoom (Virtual Event)

The Oakland PMI Virtual Roundtable (OVR) is a monthly meeting that features a variety of speakers and topics.

Cost:

FreeStudents

FreeMembers

FreeNon members

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April 14 2026

Free

🍸 Peninsula Happy Hour

April 14th, 20265:30PM to 7:00PM

Marvin Gardens

1160 Old County Rd
Belmont, CA, 94002

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Join a team of volunteers from PMI for an informal get-together. This is a facilitated discussion on agenda topics solicited from the attendees during introductions, and you will earn 1.5 PDUs.

Cost:

FreeStudents

FreeMembers

FreeNon members

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April 15 2026

$50.00

💼 Decoding the Numbers - How PMs Use Data Without Being Data Scientists

April 15th, 20266:00PM to 7:30PM

Zoom (Virtual Event)

Project managers are expected to be data-driven, but how do you interpret reports, select meaningful metrics, and communicate insights effectively? This session provides a practical four-step framework to help PMs focus on right ...

Cost:

$15.00Students

$15.00Members

$50.00Non members

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Check out our calendar for a full list of events

Meet the dream team who power Career Quest

Mia Johnson

  • Director, Roundtables

Jennifer Mckay

  • Process Improvements

Dhruti Joshi

  • Chief Program Officer