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Design Affordances

Learn what design affordances are and how to use them to create intuitive, user-friendly designs that guide people to interact with your product.

How I Broke Into Product Management Without a CS Degree

​Think you need a computer science degree to land a PM role? Think again. In this candid session, you’ll hear firsthand from Niina A. about how she broke into the field without a technical background—and what she learned along the way. ​She'll unpack the strategies that worked, the obstacles faced, and the key moves that helped her stand out. You’ll walk away with actionable tips on how to highlight your strengths, close skill gaps, and make the leap into product—no CS degree required.

Product Management Recruiting: Ask Me Anything

​No slides, no script—just real talk. In this open Q&A session, join PM coach Rosaalie S. for the chance to ask anything about breaking into product management. From resumes and referrals to interview prep and offer negotiations, nothing is off the table. ​Whether you're exploring your first APM program or navigating a career pivot into PM, this session is your space to get honest answers and practical advice from someone who’s been in your shoes (and made it through). Bring your questions and prepare to gain insights!

Technical Program Manager: The On-site Take-Home

Land a Technical Program Manager job! Practice working through this real take-home assignment, showing you how to demonstrate program management and communication skills.

Slack Take-Home: A PM's Response Deck

See this example of how a PM cracked the Slack take-home case study interview.

Consulting vs. Product Management: Which is for you?

A framework for ambitious professionals to decide between a career in consulting or product management.

How to Interview a Company Before You Say Yes to a Product Role

This guide gives you 4 practical, proven tips to cut through polished interview answers and uncover how a company really operates.

Product Management AMA: Trends, Interview Prep, AI PM & More [6/25/2026] (Recording)

Join us for an insightful AMA session on Product Management, where we'll dive into the latest trends, interview preparation, AI in product management, and more. I'm Jay, your host for this event, and I bring a wealth of experience from leading roles at Meta and Microsoft, as well as founding a successful e-commerce brand. With a strong background in engineering and product leadership, I've mentored numerous PMs and led teams to success across various domains. Whether you're preparing for behavioral or product case interviews, looking to enhance your execution skills, or simply exploring the field, this session is designed to provide valuable insights and guidance. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from my experiences and ask your burning questions about the dynamic world of product management. RSVP and secure your spot today!

Product Management Week Kickoff

Product managers sit at the center of some of the world’s most impactful products, shaping what gets built, why it matters, and how millions of people experience technology. This kickoff session is for anyone exploring a future in product management and looking for a clearer roadmap into the field. You’ll learn what PMs do day to day, the skills that matter most, and how successful candidates position themselves for opportunities in an increasingly competitive market.

AI in Product Recruiting: What to Expect

AI is changing the way product teams build, prioritize, and make decisions—and product recruiting is beginning to reflect that shift. This session is designed for aspiring and current product managers who want to understand how AI is showing up in the recruiting process and how to prepare effectively. You’ll learn the types of AI-related questions companies are asking, how to demonstrate thoughtful AI product thinking, and what hiring teams are looking for as product roles continue to evolve.

Standing Out in PM Recruiting: AI Side Projects

AI side projects are everywhere. Most of them will not help you stand out in a competitive PM hiring process. In this session, you’ll learn how to build an AI side project that demonstrates real product thinking, not just technical curiosity. We’ll break down how to choose the right problem, scope a project around the PM skills hiring managers care about, and avoid creating an overbuilt demo with no clear user or purpose. You’ll also learn how to turn the project into a compelling story across your resume, LinkedIn, portfolio, and interviews. We’ll cover what separates projects that signal strong product judgment, customer insight, prioritization, experimentation, and execution from projects that recruiters and hiring managers quickly skip. You’ll leave with a practical framework for deciding: What to build and what not to build Which PM competencies your project should demonstrate How to scope the project so you can actually finish it How to position the work so its value is immediately clear Whether you already have a project underway or are starting from scratch, this session will help you create something that strengthens your product manager profile.

The Winning PM Resume Template

If you’re applying to Product Manager roles and getting ghosted, use this winning resume template. Clients who switched to this exact framework saw an interview success rate 5x higher than before! A great template gets you 80% of the way there, but the magic is in how you frame your specific product impact. Download the template into a PDF editor, follow the built-in instructions, and plug in your experience. Once you fill this out, don’t fly blind. Drop it in front of a trusted peer, or book a quick 1-on-1 resume review with me -> https://www.joinleland.com/coach/emily-t-4 to make sure your bullets are absolutely bulletproof. Good luck!