Breaking Into Product Management Kickoff: Your Step-by-Step Roadmap in the Age of AI

Recruiting for product management looks different than it did a few years ago. Join three Leland experts who have coached hundreds of students, career changers, and experienced professionals into PM roles for a candid panel on what actually works, and what doesn’t. They’ll share insider knowledge on how PM recruiting really happens and how to get ahead of other candidates at every stage. You’ll learn: What hiring managers care about most, and the simple things that make you stand out How to hack the process, from getting your resume noticed to landing interviews What to focus on at each step of the search, from networking and applications to case and product sense interviews to the offer Which technical and AI skills you actually need for PM roles, and which ones you can skip Common mistakes that quietly knock strong candidates out Whether you’re a student, early in your career, or pivoting from another field, you’ll leave knowing exactly where to put your time and energy.