Embarking on a journey to secure a coveted position in Product Management demands more than just passion—it requires a strategic approach, meticulous preparation, and the ability to stand out in a competitive field. In this course, I offer insights gleaned from my personal journey securing three distinct job offers in product management. Each step, each decision, is drawn from real-life experiences, providing you with a practical yet personal roadmap.
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Embarking on a journey to secure a coveted position in Product Management demands more than just passion—it requires a strategic approach, meticulous preparation, and the ability to stand out in a competitive field. In this course, I offer insights gleaned from my personal journey securing three distinct job offers in product management. Each step, each decision, is drawn from real-life experiences, providing you with a practical yet personal roadmap.
Embarking on a journey to secure a coveted position in Product Management demands more than just passion—it requires a strategic approach, meticulous preparation, and the ability to stand out in a competitive field. In this course, I offer insights gleaned from my personal journey securing three distinct job offers in product management. Each step, each decision, is drawn from real-life experiences, providing you with a practical yet personal roadmap.
We begin with a welcoming introduction, setting the stage for what lies ahead. From there, we delve into the essentials of breaking into product management, blending insights from my path with practical tips for setting yourself apart. We discuss targeted learning, identifying the right opportunities, and the nuances of crafting standout applications.
The core of the course revolves around dissecting three pivotal job offers I received, from initial research phases to final negotiations. Gain insights into navigating job requirements, conducting comprehensive company and industry research, and tailoring your application to demonstrate unique value. Each section builds upon the last, offering a comprehensive view of the PM job market.
A significant focus is placed on creating a compelling PM portfolio. Through practical examples, such as developing a product management blog, pitching hardware ideas, and crafting an online CV, learn to effectively communicate your value proposition.
Concluding with a course outro, I summarize key takeaways and offer guidance on next steps, ensuring you're prepared to advance confidently in your career. This course is a personal narrative, sharing successes and lessons learned while maintaining a professional tone that respects your career aspirations.
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Learning objectives
- Strategies for breaking into product management
- Company and industry research techniques
- Tailoring resumes and cover letters
- Develop a portfolio of product management projects
- Understanding job requirements and aligning skills
- How to research companies
- Navigate job requirements & provide examples
- How to transition to pm from similar fields
- Where it's best to apply & not to apply
- Skills to develop for pm job
- Pm courses
- How to make applying easier
- Networking with other pms
- Linkedin profile optimisation
- Stand out from other candidates
- Communicating with technical & non-technical stakeholders
- Build a simple pm portfolio
- Unusual pm portfolio ideas
- Online cv as portfolio item
- Pm presentation during interviews
- How to take interview notes
- How to make a product matrix
- Suggestions for product improvement
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- Strategies for breaking into product management
- Company and industry research techniques
- Tailoring resumes and cover letters
- Develop a portfolio of product management projects
- Understanding job requirements and aligning skills
- How to research companies
- Navigate job requirements & provide examples
- How to transition to pm from similar fields
- Where it's best to apply & not to apply
- Skills to develop for pm job
- Pm courses
- How to make applying easier
- Networking with other pms
- Linkedin profile optimisation
- Stand out from other candidates
- Communicating with technical & non-technical stakeholders
- Build a simple pm portfolio
- Unusual pm portfolio ideas
- Online cv as portfolio item
- Pm presentation during interviews
- How to take interview notes
- How to make a product matrix
- Suggestions for product improvement
- Show more
- Show less
Syllabus
Break into PM Intro
How to break into PM
My story & PM courses
Where to apply & how to stand out
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Syllabus
Answer questions from material in section 2.
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Learn SQL
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SQL is a valuable skill for product managers who need to analyze data and make decisions.
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SQL
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Take an online course or tutorial on SQL.
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Practice writing SQL queries.
Find a mentor
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A mentor can provide guidance and support as you navigate your career in product management.
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Identify potential mentors who work in product management.
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Reach out to potential mentors and ask for their guidance.
Compile materials for breaking into product management
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Compiling materials for breaking into product management will help you stay organized and on track.
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Gather resources such as articles, blog posts, and books.
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Create a system for organizing your materials.
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Practice answering product management interview questions
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Practicing answering product management interview questions will help you prepare for the real thing.
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Interview Questions
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Identify common product management interview questions.
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Practice answering the questions out loud.
Write a blog post about product management
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Writing a blog post about product management is a great way to share your knowledge and insights with others.
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Choose a topic that you're passionate about.
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Research your topic and gather information.
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Write a blog post that is informative and engaging.
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Publish your blog post and share it with others.
Attend meetups and online events
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Meetups and other events are a great way to grow your professional network and learn from other product professionals.
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Identify relevant meetups and events in your area.
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Attend events and make an effort to connect with others.
Start a side project
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Starting a side project is a great way to apply your skills and knowledge to a real-world problem. This activity will help you develop valuable experience that can be added to your resume and portfolio.
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Identify a problem that you're passionate about solving.
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Develop a solution to the problem.
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Build a prototype of your solution.
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Test your prototype with users.
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Launch your solution.
Learn SQL
Show steps
SQL is a valuable skill for product managers who need to analyze data and make decisions.
Browse courses on
SQL
Show steps
- Take an online course or tutorial on SQL.
- Practice writing SQL queries.
Find a mentor
Show steps
A mentor can provide guidance and support as you navigate your career in product management.
Show steps
- Identify potential mentors who work in product management.
- Reach out to potential mentors and ask for their guidance.
Compile materials for breaking into product management
Show steps
Compiling materials for breaking into product management will help you stay organized and on track.
Show steps
- Gather resources such as articles, blog posts, and books.
- Create a system for organizing your materials.
Practice answering product management interview questions
Show steps
Practicing answering product management interview questions will help you prepare for the real thing.
Browse courses on
Interview Questions
Show steps
- Identify common product management interview questions.
- Practice answering the questions out loud.
Write a blog post about product management
Show steps
Writing a blog post about product management is a great way to share your knowledge and insights with others.
Show steps
- Choose a topic that you're passionate about.
- Research your topic and gather information.
- Write a blog post that is informative and engaging.
- Publish your blog post and share it with others.
Attend meetups and online events
Show steps
Meetups and other events are a great way to grow your professional network and learn from other product professionals.
Show steps
- Identify relevant meetups and events in your area.
- Attend events and make an effort to connect with others.
Start a side project
Show steps
Starting a side project is a great way to apply your skills and knowledge to a real-world problem. This activity will help you develop valuable experience that can be added to your resume and portfolio.
Show steps
- Identify a problem that you're passionate about solving.
- Develop a solution to the problem.
- Build a prototype of your solution.
- Test your prototype with users.
- Launch your solution.
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