The One Thing I Wish More Candidates Asked in Their Product Management Interviews
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by Ben Staples
10M ago
This post was originally published on Ben Staples‘ Medium Blog Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash Finding a new job is hard. Hiring is also hard. As a hiring manager you’re working two jobs; one as an interviewer / recruiter, the other still trying to fulfill your normal responsibilities. I recently had an opening on my team. After countless interviews, phone calls, and screeners, we’ve landed with a stellar Product Manager that made all that pain worth it. Now that the marathon is over, I thought back on the experience and asked myself; what is the one thing I w ..read more
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The Only Leading Metric to Measure Product-Market Fit and How to Use It
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by Ally Mexicotte
10M ago
Product-market fit (PMF) is a tricky thing for startups. It’s that sweet spot where the needs of your target market perfectly align with what your product is offering, and if you’re a product manager at an early startup, it’s your job to help your product find that fit. A lot of startups think they have PMF and try to enter the growth phase prematurely — usually due in part due to VC pressure to grow or simply not having a way to measure and validate how strong your PMF is — which can be disastrous. Since PMF usually shows up as more of a gradient rather than a binary quality (you might have a ..read more
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5 Hacks to Separate the Best Coding Bootcamps from the Bad
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by community@productgym.io
11M ago
Are you looking to jumpstart your coding career, but are unsure about which coding bootcamp to choose? With the growing number of coding bootcamps available today, it can be difficult to determine which ones offer the quality instruction and resources you need to succeed. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll provide five hacks that will help you separate the best coding bootcamps from the bad. Research the Staff & Instructors  When considering a coding bootcamp, it’s essential to research the staff and instructors who will be leading the program. The quality of th ..read more
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API Test Automation—A Beginners Guide
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by community@productgym.io
11M ago
What is API Test Automation? In software testing, API test automation refers to the process of testing application programming interfaces (APIs). This type of testing checks for functionality, reliability, performance, and security. When testing APIs, rather than using standard user inputs (keyboards) and outputs, you use software to make calls to the API, receive responses, and note the responses. Furthermore, it is important to keep in mind that API tests differ from GUI tests in that they will not focus on examining the appearance or feel of the application. During the development of the so ..read more
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High-Salary Professions—Best IT Jobs to Inflation-Proof Your Career
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by community@productgym.io
11M ago
It is difficult for many people to deal with inflation. No one wants to pay more for necessities, especially when they already make an unlivable wage. Let’s face it; there is no way to stop inflation. Inflation will continue to happen whether you like it or not. There are, however, some ways to combat it and offset the increasing living costs. The number one way to beat inflation is to find a high-paying job in a field that has LOTS of available opportunities. So, what is a great field to break into that pays well and won’t require four years of schooling and a college degree? How about the IT ..read more
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Microsoft New Grad PM Interview Preparation and Experience: Spring 2022
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by Helen Dong
1y ago
Unlike most people, who apply for the Microsoft New Grad PM position right when applications open, or during the fall semester of their senior year, I applied right before Christmas. On December 20, 2021, I submitted my application to Microsoft, and I fully expected to get ghosted. However, to my surprise, I opened my email in February 2022 and found an email from a Microsoft recruiter inviting me to interview for their New Grad Program Manager position. The first thing I did was text my boyfriend in disbelief. I couldn’t believe that I had a chance! And then part of me wondered if I should ev ..read more
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Types of Product Managers: Which Specialization Will Ignite Your Career?
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by Ally Mexicotte
1y ago
This post was originally published by Ally Mexicotte on her Medium blog. When people think of a career as a developer, it’s relatively common knowledge that there are many types of developers and that it’s important to specify what kind of developer you’d like to be. That doesn’t seem to be as common for those in product management roles. Compared to the older fields of design, development, and marketing, product management is still an awkward teenager, figuring out its identity. The role technically existed as early as the 1940s, but it really started to gain popularity when Google crea ..read more
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Product Manager vs Technical Program Manager vs Producer
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by Kasey Fu
1y ago
This article was originally published on Medium. Me outside my Microsoft office in Bellevue, WA What are the differences, and does this matter for your long-term career? Obviously, they do — but there are many nuances we should uncover regarding this whole topic. I’m aware that many articles have been written to dig into this. Many may have dived into these analyses without chatting with real TPMs and producers to get a full comprehensive view. I’ve had the pleasure to speak with many game producers from studios like Undead Labs (Creator of State of Decay), product managers from Xbox, and TPMs ..read more
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Product Gym vs Pathrise
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by Richard Chen
1y ago
At first glance, Product Gym and Pathrise both seem like pretty similar choices for product management training programs that can help you get a Product Manager job. We both offer digital online community courses to train you in product management skills, career coaching, actionable job-hunting advice and strategies, and more. When you are choosing a product management training program to lead you in the right direction and help you secure your dream Product Manager role, it is important to know exactly what you’re signing up for. In this article, we will dive into the differences between Prod ..read more
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Getting a PM Job with no PM Experience
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by Ben Sampson
1y ago
This post was originally published by Ben Sampson on Medium. We’re back! It’s your favorite product email where we cheer on the product managers or entrepreneurs that are grinding daily to build great products that SELL! Let’s dive in! Looking to get a job in Product Management? You’ve likely encountered the requirement to have some product management experience under your belt before the company even considers you for an interview. #9 most popular question I’ve been getting in my inbox lately is “how do I get experience as a Product Manager when I can’t get a job as a Product Manager ..read more
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