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. Join live to ask questions about resumes, portfolios, and transitioning from adjacent roles like engineering, consulting, or operations. The speaker regularly works with aspiring PMs and will share the patterns they see across candidates who successfully break into product. Expect the kinds of practical guidance and candid insights typically discussed in 1:1 coaching conversations.