Leland+ for Product Management

Building for Agents: The Next Layer of Product Adoption [4/30/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you'll understand how to think about product design when AI agents, not humans, are your primary users. We'll cover how agent-native interfaces differ from traditional UX, what drives adoption when the end user is an automated system, and how to evaluate whether your product architecture is built for the way agents actually consume data and trigger actions. Attending live means you can bring your specific product or use case and hear how an experienced PM thinks through it in real time, which a recording cannot replicate. The coach works at the intersection of AI and product development daily, and this session is a chance to see how that thinking is applied, not just described.

Breaking Into Product Management: What It Takes

Breaking into product management can feel confusing when job descriptions ask for experience that many aspiring PMs are still trying to build. This session is for candidates who want to understand what it actually takes to land their first PM role and how to start positioning themselves now. You’ll learn how successful applicants frame their background, what hiring managers look for when evaluating entry-level PM candidates, and practical ways to build product-relevant experience even before landing the role.

Microsoft Software Engineer Resume

This is a resume that was used to apply to earn an internship & full-time offer at Microsoft.

Frequently Asked Questions About Resume Writing

Many people have asked me a set of questions frequently. These questions will answer some of your questions quickly!

The Product Manager Skillset: Hard, Soft, and How to Show It

Great product managers balance technical fluency and analytical rigor with strong communication, judgment, and leadership, but knowing how to demonstrate those skills in interviews and on the job is just as important as building them. This session breaks down the core hard and soft skills hiring managers look for in PM candidates and shows how to translate your experience into clear, credible signals through resumes, stories, and interview responses. You’ll leave with a sharper understanding of how to showcase your full PM skillset in a way that feels authentic and compelling.

Breaking Into Product In Depth Guide

Full in-depth syllabus and playbook for APM/PM interview prep resources (interview types, question types, common terms, interview frameworks, interview rubric overview, and weekly prep plan to ACE your interviews!) This has helped my clients go from 0 product knowledge to landing PM internships and full time offers.

Take‑Home Assignment Playbook for APM & New‑Grad PMs

A comprehensive, step‑by‑step playbook to help you crush take‑home product assignments for APM, PM internships, and new‑grad PM roles. Inside, you’ll get a universal template you can reuse for any prompt, four fully‑fleshed practice assignments (consumer app, B2B execution, AI‑driven feature, and FAANG‑style product strategy), plus self‑evaluation rubrics and fill‑in‑the‑blank scaffolds to structure your answers like a real PM. This resource is designed to take you from “no idea where to start” to confident, clear, and interview‑ready. Who it’s for Aspiring product managers recruiting for APM programs. Candidates applying for PM internships and entry‑level PM roles. Career switchers who understand basic product concepts but need a concrete system for tackling take‑home assignments. Anyone who has ever stared at a PM take‑home prompt and thought, “I don’t even know how to start,” and wants a repeatable, high‑signal approach.

PM Interviews in 2026 - Key Trends + Ask Me Anything

After this session, you'll have a clear picture of how PM interview expectations are shifting in 2026, including what interviewers are now prioritizing in product sense rounds, how AI-adjacent experience is being evaluated, and where candidates are losing points in execution and metrics questions. These are patterns that show up repeatedly across the candidates I work with, and knowing them changes how you prepare.

The AI Skillset That Gives PM Candidates an Edge

AI is rapidly becoming part of the product manager’s toolkit, and candidates who understand how to apply it thoughtfully are starting to stand out in hiring processes. This session is for aspiring and current PMs who want to understand which AI skills actually matter and how to incorporate them into their product thinking. You’ll learn how PMs are using AI in real product workflows, which capabilities hiring managers are beginning to value, and how to demonstrate AI fluency in interviews and projects.

Nailing Product Sense Interviews

Product sense interviews are where PM offers are won or lost. This is your chance to prove you can think like a product leader, not just answer questions. In this session, you will learn how to structure ambiguous prompts, identify the right users and pain points, prioritize ruthlessly, and craft thoughtful, data-informed recommendations. We will break down what interviewers are really testing and how to move from scattered ideas to clear, confident product thinking. If you want to walk into your next PM interview sharp, structured, and impossible to overlook, this is where you level up.

The $100K H-1B Pathway: Landing Your Role in BigTech

Breaking into Big Tech on an H-1B can feel overwhelming, but the right strategy can dramatically increase your odds. In this session, we’ll break down how candidates successfully land six-figure roles at top tech companies while navigating visa considerations, recruiting timelines, and employer sponsorship realities. You’ll learn how to position your skills for high-impact roles, target companies and teams that regularly sponsor, and avoid common mistakes that limit international candidates’ opportunities. Whether you’re early in your search or actively recruiting, this session will give you a clearer roadmap to securing a Big Tech role that supports long-term career growth in the U.S.

Product Management Week Kickoff March 2026

Product management is one of the most competitive and opaque career paths in tech—and breaking in requires more than just saying you’re “passionate about product.” This kickoff session is for aspiring PMs who want clarity on how to position themselves for competitive roles and stand out in interviews. You’ll learn how to craft a compelling PM narrative, what hiring managers actually look for in resumes and case interviews, and the common patterns panelists see across candidates who successfully land sought-after PM roles.

Start Now: Build Your PM Network

Breaking into product management is competitive, and one of the most overlooked advantages is building the right network before you need it. This session is for aspiring and early-career PMs who want a practical approach to networking that actually moves the needle. You'll leave with a clear framework for identifying and reaching out to the right people, language that gets responses from busy PMs and hiring managers, and a repeatable system for staying visible in the communities that matter most.

How to Ace Product Management Technical Interviews

Product management interviews often include technical questions that catch candidates off guard—from system design to product architecture and data thinking. Many strong applicants struggle not because they lack the knowledge, but because they don’t know how interviewers expect them to think through these problems. In How to Ace Product Management Technical Interviews, you’ll hear from experienced PM coaches who regularly work 1:1 with candidates preparing for competitive product roles. This panel gives you access to the frameworks, evaluation criteria, and preparation strategies they use when helping clients get ready for technical PM interviews.

How to Land Your First Job in Product Management (November 2025)

​Breaking into product management can feel daunting, especially if you don’t come from a traditional PM background. In this session, expert coaches Vaibhav G. (Microsoft), Zen L. (AWS), and Britton O. (Uber) will walk you through the steps to land your first role—covering how to position your skills, build relevant experience, and navigate the recruiting process with confidence. ​You’ll learn what hiring managers look for in early-career PMs, how to tailor your resume and LinkedIn to highlight transferable strengths, and practical strategies for standing out in interviews. Whether you’re a student, career switcher, or just curious about PM, this session will equip you with actionable tips to kickstart your product management career.

Proving the ROI of AI: How PMs Turn Models into Business Impact

Proving the ROI of AI: How PMs Turn Models into Business Impact AI means nothing without outcomes. This session teaches PMs how to connect model metrics (precision, recall) to product metrics (conversion, retention) and ultimately to business value. Using the Taskly case study, learn how to measure, communicate, and sell AI impact to executives and stakeholders. Learning Objectives Master the AI ROI Formula: Model → Feature → User → Business → ROI. Build an Impact Dashboard to track user and business improvements from AI features. Craft persuasive narratives that win stakeholder support for AI initiatives.

AI, ML, and Agents - A Foundational Guide

A practical and beginner-friendly guide to understanding how modern AI systems work, from data and models to deployment and safety.

Nail the Product Interview

Preparation is key for any interview, especially for Product Roles. Listen in on some tips to make sure your examples and experiences shine.

Pivoting to Product Management

Thinking about making the move into product management but not sure where to start? Join Nina S. as she leads this workshop designed for career switchers looking to break into PM roles, whether you’re coming from consulting, engineering, design, operations, or something else entirely. ​She'll cover topics such as what hiring managers look for, how to translate your past experience into product-ready language, and smart ways to build relevant skills before you apply. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of what it takes to pivot—and how to position yourself for success in the PM job market.

Product Management Week (July 7-10) Kickoff

Join us for Leland's Product Management Week (July 7-10) Kickoff! Come hear from Top PM Experts Alec S. (Capital One), Nina S. (Mercor, MasterClass, Instagram), Shreya P. (LinkedIn), and Parth S. (HubSpot)! ​You’re invited to a week of actionable career and application prep designed to help you break into or advance in product management. ​Throughout the week, we’ll host a series of virtual sessions led by top Leland coaches and experienced PMs. You’ll get tactical guidance on everything from landing your first PM role to acing interviews, refining your resume, and how to effectively network within the field.