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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.
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.
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.
Worksheet: Practice with APIs
This worksheet gives you hands-on practice working with APIs, helping you understand how to connect, request, and use data effectively in product management contexts.
Product Management Resume
Wanted to share a resume example of what I put together for a product management candidate that was in a different field before.
Crack the Behavioral Interview: Tell Stories that Win PM Offers
Join expert coach Elana A. to learn how to transform everyday experiences into compelling narratives that captivate your audience and drive results. Whether you're preparing for an interview, pitching a product feature, or leading a cross-functional discussion, this workshop will equip you with the tools to craft stories that spark excitement, influence decisions, and leave a lasting impression. By the end, you'll have a structured approach to telling stories that not only showcase your skills and vision but also inspire action and engagement from stakeholders. The workshop aims to help people breaking into product have the tools to present their most authentic selves to recruiters and highlight the value they drive.
GraphQL
This resource introduces GraphQL, explaining how it differs from REST APIs and how it enables more efficient, flexible data querying for modern products.
How PMs Influence Without Authority
This resource explains how product managers can influence without authority, using persuasion, relationship-building, and clear communication to align stakeholders and drive product outcomes.
AMA with Former AI Product at Amazon and RBC
Curious about what it takes to break into AI product management—or how to grow your career in the rapidly evolving world of AI? In this AMA session, you’ll have the chance to hear directly from Avinash M., a Leland coach and former AI Product Lead at the Royal Bank of Canada. Avinash will share his journey leading AI initiatives at scale, what companies are really looking for in AI PMs, and how you can build the skills and experiences that set you apart. He’ll also take your questions on everything from landing interviews to navigating technical conversations as a PM. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to pivot into AI, this is your chance to learn from someone who’s been at the forefront of the field.
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.
APM Success Stories
Associate Product Manager (APM) programs have become one of the most sought-after pathways into tech, offering early-career professionals a structured way to break into product management. But what does it really take to land one of these coveted roles—and succeed once you’re in? In this panel, you’ll hear directly from Alec S. and Jess C., coaches who have navigated the competitive APM recruiting process and built impactful careers in product management. Panelists will share their personal journeys, lessons learned, and strategies that helped them stand out in applications and interviews. Whether you’re just starting to explore PM careers or actively applying to APM programs this year, this session will give you practical insights and inspiration to chart your own path to success.
PM Interview Question Drills
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What Good Looks Like - Product Leadership
A clear, practical look at the skills and habits that make great Product Leaders — straight from a product leader.
How to Land Your First Role in Product Management
Breaking into product management can feel intimidating—especially if you don’t have “PM” in your current title. In this session, Britton O. (Product Lead @ Uber), Sameer B. (PM @ Whatnot, Former PM @ Flip & Curated) and Robert E. (Director of PM @ Home Depot) will walk you through what it really takes to land your first role, even without prior product experience. You’ll learn how to position your transferable skills, build a compelling story for recruiters and hiring managers, and navigate different PM entry paths—from APM programs to startup roles. By the end, you’ll have a clear game plan for breaking into product management with confidence and standing out in a competitive hiring process.
Improving User Onboarding: PM Case Interview Prep
Practice a product management case interview focused on improving user onboarding. Learn to identify pain points and propose effective solutions!
Comprehensive Meta PM Interview Prep Kit
A comprehensive kit with analysis from 18 real mock interviews, AI prompts to simulate real mock experience, and inventory of online resources!
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.
Example Product Management Resume
Resume in LaTeX that has been refined.
Stripe PM Take-Home Assignment Sample
Prompt: Analyze 8 months of churn data, identify key drivers, and propose a roadmap to improve retention.
Example Resume: Biomedical Engineer to Big Tech PM
Resume that helped me break into Product Management as a Biomedical Engineer. Optimized with keywords for ATS. Made for career switchers and students
