3 Tips to Land Your First Role in Product Development
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Landing your first role in any given industry can be challenging. And if you’re looking to break into the product industry, those challenges might get a little more technical.
But don’t worry — we’ve got you covered! Join our upcoming event with Product Coach and Founder of PMDojo...
Landing your first role in any given industry can be challenging. And if you’re looking to break into the product industry, those challenges might get a little more technical.
But don’t worry — we’ve got you covered! Join our upcoming event with Product Coach and Founder of PMDojo Bosky Mukherjee as she dives deeper into what the job-hunting process looks like in the product industry. From how to land a first interview to what skills will help you grow in your first years in product, Bosky will share a few keys that will help you position yourself as the perfect candidate for a PM role.
In this chat you’ll learn:
- Avoid the misconceptions most candidates fall prey for
- What is really a "non-traditional background"?
- 3 dos and don't when transitioning into a product role
Meet The Speaker
Bosky is the Founder of PMDojo, a platform to make a career in tech more accessible and inclusive for all.
She leads a unique 10-week apprenticeship style program called "Product Accelerator" to help Product & Tech Enthusiasts gain practical skills and launch a real product with real impact with long-lasting mentorship relationships to confidently break into tech.
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I would love to get to know how to make career into product mgr
By: Karen, Analytics consultantPosted on 2022-08-17 -
How can I best position myself for a product management role with a project management background?
By: Samantha, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2022-08-16 -
interested in PM role, what preparation for an MBA graduate?
By: m, StudentPosted on 2022-08-10 -
I have made a career change to a new industry, there is some overlap in experience but what is the best way to present examples of similar work from a different industry?
By: Hannah, Engagement OfficerPosted on 2022-08-04 -
I am from tech background with experience in niche domain-Middleware. What's the extent of tech exposure do companies look for in Product Manager for applications being developed in different domains.
By: AasktiPosted on 2022-08-03 -
how to make myself stand out when applying for jobs for online jobs
By: YasmeenPosted on 2022-08-03 -
How can I use my resume, portfolio and cover letter to bolster my skills as someone who is looking to transition from tech support to UX research and/or management roles?
By: NefeliPosted on 2022-08-02 -
Which is the basic requirement to get an internship?
By: ZakirPosted on 2022-08-02 -
Are there any certs need for product development?
By: Ori, Project CoordinatorPosted on 2022-08-01 -
What's your best advice for someone interested in pivoting into product management, who hasn't previously held a product-related position?
By: TonkaPosted on 2022-08-01 -
I'm transitioning from teaching into Program Management. What do I need to know to be successful? Are there certifications I should acquire before I make this leap?
By: JuliePosted on 2022-08-01 -
Can I get hired remotely after the internship program?
By: Jane, Customer Service Support AnalystPosted on 2022-08-01 -
Yes, how long will the internship last?
By: Jane, Customer Service Support AnalystPosted on 2022-08-01 -
I have worked several times as a customer service support analyst personnel, and as a service desk technician but I developed an interest in data analysis, now I have a minimum knowledge of it...
By: Jane, Customer Service Support AnalystPosted on 2022-08-01 -
I started learning ux design but not know how to land first job as i dont have any experience and not any technical training in this.
By: NehaPosted on 2022-08-01 -
I know that were talking about getting into product management with no experience but what should we be on the lookout for when filling applications without experience? What should we say in the...
By: DanaPosted on 2022-08-01 -
How to get entry-level positions in product industry
By: AdeboyePosted on 2022-08-01 -
I have a 4 yr experience in telecom domain, and would like to switch to Data Science, for which I dont have relevant experience other than a related Master's and self learned python and Machine...
By: Christina, Telecommunications OfficerPosted on 2022-08-01 -
No question at this time. Thank you.
By: John, Backend DeveloperPosted on 2022-07-31 -
Looking for more information on how to get into product development/product marketing
By: Pamela, Vice President MarketingPosted on 2022-07-31 -
I see that it is possible to get into product development with zero experience. However what skills can we draw from our current roles that will make us exceptional in product development?
By: Anita, I.T InternPosted on 2022-07-31 -
Would love to learn more about the 10 week apprenticeship - does that include those interested in design as well?
By: Linh, UX UIPosted on 2022-07-31 -
What are some transitioning roles to look for that lead into product development?
By: Marie, Data AnalystPosted on 2022-07-31 -
Will internship be paid?!
By: Salah-EddinePosted on 2022-07-31 -
Will internship be paid
By: Danasia, Personal AdvisorPosted on 2022-07-31 -
Personal Brand building
By: Sagarika, Associate Wireless Software EngineerPosted on 2022-07-31 -
is this internship will your institute provide me placement support because iam in uk completed my masters waiting for results and looking for job
By: DAKSHAYANIPosted on 2022-07-31 -
How to get an internship within a active project in the company that would give you credentials at the end of completion?
By: Fathima S.Posted on 2022-07-31 -
Skills required to earn an entry level role
By: Karthik, Marketing Communications DesignerPosted on 2022-07-31 -
Why do employers make age a prerequisite for employment. Is it always true that a young man of 25 years would be more valuable and resourceful than the one of 35years old? Thanks
By: Idowu, StudentPosted on 2022-07-31 -
Can I get a remote job in Nigeria
By: Adeniruju, Product ManagerPosted on 2022-07-31 -
What is the very first thing to do as a newbie who wants to get into this field?
By: KaluPosted on 2022-07-31 -
How to get an internship and training in cyber security field
By: Timothy, Field Operations EngineerPosted on 2022-07-31 -
What is the best way to start with, if your looking for a career switch
By: Sanjana, Finance TransformationPosted on 2022-07-31 -
Am interested in studying and growing in my career
By: Brain, Administrative AssistantPosted on 2022-07-31 -
Nothing in specific.
By: NibaPosted on 2022-07-31 -
How can I grab opportunity if i don't have enough experience
By: Love, StudentPosted on 2022-07-31 -
I need job opportunity in data science and Analytics field for machine learnjng,artificial learning or Big data engineers
By: Vivek, Maintenance EngineerPosted on 2022-07-31 -
How experience person can join another field job ?
By: SalmanPosted on 2022-07-31 -
How does a job search get affected by career breaks
By: Ashwini, Code CzarPosted on 2022-07-31 -
How you manage the project's and other's
By: II BCA 22Posted on 2022-07-31 -
Do you think any of the Google Certificates are applicable to helping in this field?
By: Sarah, Administrative AssistantPosted on 2022-07-27
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