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Landing Your Dream Product Management Role
In this panel, Becca O., James F., and Jerusalem D. will share what it really takes to land your dream role in product management. From breaking in without prior experience to standing out in competitive interviews, you’ll hear insider strategies from experts who have helped candidates succeed at leading tech companies. You’ll walk away with actionable tips on crafting a compelling story, mastering product sense questions, and avoiding the most common mistakes applicants make. Whether you’re just starting to explore PM or actively preparing for interviews, this session will equip you with the clarity and confidence to take the next step in your career.
AI Tools You Need to Know for Product Management
This session takes a practical, hands-on approach to AI tools for Product Managers. Rather than a generic tool roundup, attendees will see how AI fits into the actual PM workflow: from discovery and research to documentation, stakeholder communication, and process automation. Every example comes from real client projects and production workflows.
How PM Candidates Get Noticed by Top Companies
Standing out in product management recruiting takes more than meeting the basics, it requires clear product thinking, strong storytelling, and visible signals of impact. This session breaks down how top companies identify and evaluate PM candidates, what actually differentiates standout applicants, and how to position your background to get noticed. You’ll learn how to sharpen your narrative, showcase product sense, and avoid common mistakes that keep strong candidates overlooked.
How to Turn Your Product Management Interviews into Offers
Getting interviews is only half the battle. In this session, you’ll learn how to convert strong interview performance into actual PM offers by mastering what hiring teams evaluate at each stage of the process. We’ll cover how to communicate product thinking clearly, handle product sense and execution questions, demonstrate leadership and collaboration, and avoid the common pitfalls that stall otherwise strong candidates. You’ll leave with a clear framework for showing up confidently, differentiating yourself, and closing the gap between interviews and offers.
Microsoft Software Engineer Resume
This is a resume that was used to apply to earn an internship & full-time offer at Microsoft.
PM Recruiting 2026: What’s Changing and How to Stand Out This Cycle
Product management recruiting is evolving—candidate pools are growing, expectations are shifting, and what worked in past cycles may not be enough for 2026. To stand out this year, you need more than solid PM skills; you need clear positioning, a strong narrative, and a deep understanding of what companies are prioritizing right now. In this session, we’ll break down what’s changing in PM recruiting for 2026 and how you can adapt your strategy to stay competitive. The session will be led by an experienced PM coach who has helped candidates successfully navigate PM recruiting across top tech companies. Drawing on firsthand coaching and hiring insights, they’ll walk through current recruiting trends, how recruiters and hiring managers evaluate candidates, and the specific ways top applicants differentiate themselves in resumes, interviews, and storytelling. You’ll leave with practical, actionable guidance you can apply immediately as you prepare for the 2026 recruiting cycle.
Top UX Books for Designers
Dive into the must-read books for any UX designer. From classics to modern guides, build your knowledge and master the craft.
Landing FAANG PM Roles in 2025: Lessons from My Own Journey
Breaking into product management at FAANG companies is one of the most competitive career moves out there—and the path isn’t always straightforward. In this session, you’ll hear directly from expert coach Jay L., who will share candid lessons from their own journey—what worked, what didn’t, and how they positioned themselves to stand out in a crowded applicant pool. Whether you’re just starting to explore product management or actively preparing for FAANG interviews, this session will give you a realistic look at the process and concrete steps to set yourself up for success in 2025 and beyond.
Refinement: Design Critiques
Covers how product managers and designers review and provide feedback on designs to improve usability and align with product goals.
Land a Role as a Shopify APM - Applications Open Now
The Shopify Apprentice Product Manager (APM) cohort for Winter 2026 is open now and this workshop is your live chance to give your application the edge. In this session, coach Rahim D. (Senior Product Manager at Atlassian, former Product Lead and Hiring Manager at Shopify) will break down everything you need to nail the Shopify APM application before it closes. You’ll get real-time strategies for crafting your story, acing the case interview, and highlighting the right experiences even if you’re early in your product journey. Applications close September 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST, so this is time-sensitive—plus, you can book personalized 1:1 coaching with Rahim by visiting his profile to sharpen your resume, mock interviews, or application responses before you hit submit.
Worksheet: What is Your Tech Stack?
This worksheet helps you map out and reflect on the tools, platforms, and technologies you use most, giving you a clearer picture of your current tech stack and how it supports your work.
Creating a Defensible Moat
This resource explains how to identify and build a defensible moat for your product, helping you create sustainable competitive advantages that protect long-term success.
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.
Advice for Designers on Craft
A guide for designers on how to hone your craft, build a portfolio that stands out, and land your dream design job.
UX Design Deliverables + Definitions
Learn about the key deliverables in the UX design process—from personas to wireframes—and what they mean for your projects.
Grids
Learn how to use grids to create structured, professional, and visually consistent layouts. Master the foundation of great design.
Soft Skills as Designers
Master the essential soft skills—from communication to collaboration—that will help you become a more effective designer and a stronger team player.
Dark UX Patterns
Learn to identify and avoid deceptive design practices. This guide helps UX designers create ethical user experiences that build trust, not frustration.
UX Design Internship Interviews
Learn how to prepare for UX design internship interviews. This guide covers common questions, portfolio tips, and how to stand out.
Typography
Master the fundamentals of typography to elevate your designs. Learn about font pairing, hierarchy, and creating readable, beautiful text.
