Land a PM offer - Getting Started (including personalized assessment)
Duration: 3 months with regular 60-min coaching sessions This package is built for candidates targeting product management roles who want focused, high-impact support. Whether you're just starting your PM recruiting journey or preparing for final-round interviews, this flexible package helps you zero in on the areas that matter most. We work to tackle every stage of the PM recruiting process—from sharpening your story and resume to mastering product case interviews. Each session is designed to accelerate your progress and give you a real edge in this competitive field. Common coaching activities include, but are not limited to: - Personalized DiSC assessment - Provide detailed insights into your behavioral traits and working style. This provides a solid base to begin our coaching session to identify your strengths and potential blind spots. - Resume & LinkedIn Review: Tailor your materials to highlight product sense, impact, and cross-functional leadership. - Personal Narrative Development: Craft a clear, compelling story that connects your background to your PM goals. - Behavioral Interview Prep: Practice structured responses to PM-specific behavioral questions—conflict with engineering, decision-making under uncertainty, influencing without authority, and more. - Product Case Interview Prep: Break down product design, strategy, execution, and metrics cases—complete with frameworks and mock interviews. - Technical Interview Prep (Non-Coding): Learn how to speak confidently with engineers and explain technical concepts clearly, even if you don’t have a technical background. - Cross-Functional Collaboration Scenarios: Prepare for questions around leading without authority and working with design, engineering, and stakeholders. - Company-Specific Coaching: Tailor your prep for target companies—whether it’s Big Tech, startups, or mission-driven orgs. - Networking Strategy: Build a personalized plan for connecting with PMs, alumni, and hiring managers. - Interview Debriefs & Strategy: Analyze past interviews, adjust your approach, and keep improving. - Offer Negotiation: Navigate salary, equity, and role scope conversations with confidence. This package is perfect for candidates looking to break into product management. I will help you prioritize what matters most and make every hour count—so you feel confident, prepared, and ready to land the PM job you want.
What's included
I can tailor to your specific needs. I am very responsive and will typically get back to you within a few hours.
- A polished resume that effectively highlight your product management skills and experiences
- A strategic networking plan to connect with industry professionals and secure referrals
- An optimized LinkedIn profile that showcases your PM expertise and attracts recruiters
- A detailed timeline and milestones to keep you on track throughout the application process
- Techniques for standing out in competitive applicant pools
- Strong interviewing skills across all forms of product management interview types
Meet your expert
Kevin A.
Former Product Management Exec | Top Coach 2026 | Certified Career Coach
I'm the founder of Cedar Advisory (https://cedaradvisory.co), where I coach founders and senior product and product marketing leaders. I bring 20+ years of experience leading product management and product marketing at Bill.com, Intuit, LinkedIn, PayPal, and Deloitte. As a former Product Management executive with experience in engineering, consulting, and product marketing, I understand the challenges of navigating diverse roles, transitioning careers, and stepping into executive leadership. Now, as a certified executive coach, I empower senior leaders to accelerate their careers and unlock meaningful personal and professional growth. Seeing my clients achieve transformative breakthroughs in their careers and lives is the most rewarding part of my work. I have led product management, product marketing, and corporate strategy at top companies. As a former product management executive at Bill.com, I played a key role in scaling the company’s revenue by over 10x to >$1B ARR. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of what it takes to drive innovation, build high-performing teams, and lead with impact. I hold an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Outside of work, I enjoy coaching my son’s youth basketball team, experimenting with new recipes, and exploring new travel destinations with my family. Just as I find joy in coaching on the court and exploring new things in the kitchen, I’m passionate about guiding professionals through pivotal career moments. Whether you’re aiming for your next promotion, transitioning careers, or stepping into leadership, I’m here to help you unlock your full potential and stand out in your career journey.
