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Most product managers focus their resumes on the number of years of experience, and that's where things go wrong.
Every single day, people reach out to me, saying, "I have 10 years of product management experience. Can you help fine-tune my interviews so I can land my dream role? If I just knew how to talk about my experience, my chances would be golden."
But here's the thing: these people think they have a problem when they donโt because years of experience are a commodity. Hiring managers can always find product managers with X years of experience. They can keep increasing that number in job postings to say โ5, 10, or 15 years of product management experience.โ
Yet, they often hire someone with far less experience.
Why? Because more experience can sometimes mean more bad habits.
What hiring managers truly need is someone who can solve their specific problems, not just someone with X years of experience. This is where most candidates fall shortโthey lack an irresistible โAngle of Masteryโ positioning.
When you present this to the RIGHT hiring managers, they will line up to interview you because you have solved EXACTLY the problems they need fixing.
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P.S., If this resonates with you, and you:
- Are a product manager
- You love to take action
- You are committed to career growth
But if you need help in landing that ideal next role.
DM me "dream role" and I will send you details.
We only work with selected folks and have started to limit how many people we accept every month.
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Product Manager: Don't try to match your Engineering team's level of technical skills. It's counterproductive. Do this instead:
1. Focus on understanding your customers. Get to know their pain points, their goals, their lives
2. Build skills in strategy development. Know what it means to have a compelling vision and a well-thought-out strategy.
3. Build enough technical expertise so you can have an intelligent conversation with your engineer
4. Facilitate good decisions. Cultivate a strong collaborative relationship where you respect and leverage each other's strengths.
5. Don't be afraid to ask for clarification. Say "Just for the non-technical people in the room, can you translate this into plain English for me?"
Remember, your role isn't to code, it's to deliver a product that meets the market demand and brings value to your customers and your company.
So, allow your Engineering team to shine in their technical expertise while you drive the product vision with clarity.
In short, manage the product, not the technology.
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My biggest lesson from observing introverted Product Managers is: "Quiet leadership can be misunderstood as passive."
In reality, these individuals are making thoughtful decisions that often lead to superior outcomes.
They may not be the loudest voices in the room, but they are certainly attuned to details others might miss. Their listening skills often surpass those of their extroverted counterparts, allowing them to absorb and process information on a deeper level.
Introverted leaders thrive on reflection. They meticulously analyze data, weigh potential outcomes, and then come forward with well-structured plans. This doesn't mean they're slow; it means they're deliberate.
They also cultivate strong one-on-one relationships, which can lead to increased trust within their teams. This nurtures an environment where ideas, creativity, and innovation can flourish.
There's power in quiet leadership. Don't confuse silence with passivity. Instead, see it as thoughtful intensity, focused on delivering exceptional results. Remember, leadership isn't a one-size-fits-all. Harness your introverted strengths and make them work for you.
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Product managers, it's time to slide into the passenger seat. ๐
Now, don't fret.
This isn't about diminishing your role.
Rather, it's about empowering your team.
You see, when a product manager steps back,
It creates room for others to step up. ๐ฃ
This shift can spark innovation.
It can ignite passion.
It can foster an environment where everyone feels valued.
And guess what?
When your team feels valued, they perform better.
So, let's celebrate this shift. ๐
Let's embrace a new way of working where everyone has a voice.
Let's foster a culture of collaboration and shared success.
As product managers, our role isn't to lead from the front.
It's to lead from the back, guiding our team towards success.
We're not stepping down; we're stepping aside.
And in doing so, we're creating a stronger, more dynamic team. ๐ช
So here's to the backseat drivers, the guiding lights, the empowering leaders.
Here's to the product managers who understand that success is a team sport.
Remember, a rising tide lifts all boats. ๐
So let's rise together.
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Even 'ex-Google' tags don't seem to cut it in the product management job market. Let's unravel the surprising reason why. ๐
I was reviewing a product leader's resume the other day.
He had managed teams of up to five people and had a significant impact at various places.
All seemed to be good.
But he had been applying at many places and not getting much response at all.
He was puzzled and said something that many clients have told me recently.
"Shobhit, I thought it would be easier."
Easier to get interviews, to get noticed, to get to the final rounds, to get offers.
But it just isn't today. Even when you come with a pedigree as "ex-Google" or "Experienced product manager" its not easy.
Hiring managers just don't want another "accomplished product leader."
They want to know that you are EXACTLY the right fit for the job. That you bring accomplishments and skills that are unique to the job.
This is precisely why so many product managers struggle
๐ They build generic resumes and pitches
๐ They apply to tons of places without a clear strategy
๐ They struggle to articulate why they are a good fit for the role
๐ They do endless smocks with people who have no idea how to give them the right feedback
๐ They have some success.....and then do not get past the next round
๐ They repeat the process
What if what it took for you to start getting MORE offers, and even the ideal offer, was a SIMPLE tweak in the words you're using in your narrative and stories that positioned you the right way?
What if you needed to upgrade the words you use in your answers so that they speak to your being the ideal candidate for the job right now?
What if the real difference would be in positioning yourself by articulating clearly why you are an exact fit for that role and unique from most other candidates?
What if it did get easier when you made those tweaks (as it did for Justin, who recently landed a role with a 40%+ increase by only applying to five places where he could articulate being a great fit)?
'Cause let's face it: YOU are an action taker and are applying for roles that challenge you and stretch you while others are just happy to have any job - am I right?
If that's the case, here's how we can help:
We invite you to a personalized strategy session. We'll delve into your career journey, assessing the highs and lows and discussing your aspirations. Together, we'll map out a strategy for your success. If our services align with your goals, we can discuss how we can help. If not, that's absolutely fine!
So, let's get going and take action soon.
I invite you to book a call with us.
www.ipmworkshop.com/r/a?el=youtube_post
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More candidates seem to have recently been getting interviews for product management jobs, but that has led to something weird.
There suddenly seems to be a massive sense of renewed confidence in people.
While I generally love confidence, it seems based on false hope rather than actual data.
The market has favored employers over the past 1.5 years. For every job, there have been ten qualified applicants or more.
But that is shifting with a slowdown in layoffs and a pickup in hiring. But just slightly.
It's still very much an employer's market.
Our mind loves to write stories based on tiny amounts of data.
But don't let your mind lead you astray.
If you are like our awesome clients, you are investing the time required to fully prepare, assuming you will have to differentiate yourself from 10 other qualified candidates.
You must prove yourself worthy of the new role and stand out.
Be inspired by the changing job market, but do not become a hope-a-holic.
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Most product managers chase after this elusive quality of "executive presence." Here's why most of them are wrong.
In the labyrinth of product management, where innovation meets execution, there's a mythical quality many of us find ourselves pursuing: executive presence. It's touted as the golden ticket to leadership, the secret sauce to being taken seriously. But here's a revelation that might just turn the tide on how we approach our careers: chasing executive presence without understanding its essence can lead us astray.
The truth? Executive presence isn't about commanding a room with gravitas or mastering the art of charismatic speech. It's not an external facade we don; it's the authenticity and conviction we bring to our roles. The real magic happens when we stop emulating a prescribed version of leadership and start embracing our unique voice.
In our quest for executive presence, we often overlook the power of genuine, individual expression. We forget that the most impactful leaders are those who remain true to themselves, who lead with empathy, insight, and, most importantly, authenticity. They're the ones who understand that leadership isn't a one-size-fits-all role but a diverse tapestry that thrives on different perspectives and voices.
So, to my fellow product managers: It's time to shift our focus. Instead of worrying about fitting into a conventional mold of executive presence, let's concentrate on finding and nurturing our unique voice. It's about how we make our teams feel empowered, how we inspire innovation, and how we drive our products forward with a vision that's authentically ours.
The heart of impactful leadership lies not in mimicking what we perceive as executive presence but in the courage to be genuinely ourselves, to lead with our values, and to articulate our vision with clarity and passion. That's the kind of presence that leaves a lasting impression, the kind that truly moves mountains.
Let's redefine leadership in product management by celebrating our individuality and leveraging it as our strength. Your unique voice isn't just valuable; it's indispensable. It's what makes you, unmistakably, a leader.
Your voice matters. Let it be heard.
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How does a product leader go from zero interviews to five interviews a week?
In this video, Akash Patel shares his transformative journey through the challenging landscape of job searching in the FinTech sector, particularly at a senior level in product management. Facing a stark contrast from when he was bombarded with job offers, Akash struggled to even land interviews in a downturned market. His turning point came when he sought structured help, leading him to an accelerator program for professionals like him.
Akash's story unfolds as he discusses the initial difficulties in finding a suitable role, highlighting the dramatic change in the job market and his realization of the need for a strategic approach to job hunting. He speaks candidly about the invaluable guidance, structured feedback, and support of coaches and peers he received from the program, which helped him polish his skills and equipped him with the right tools and strategies to secure six to eight interviews per week.
Watch Akash's meticulous preparation process, strategic networking, and the importance of persistence and a positive mindset throughout the job search. Follow along at the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQYQq...
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I've coached 750+ product managers and noticed these 7 fatal mistakes that caused them to lose big in their careers.
You cannot afford to make them. They can cause you to lose a lot in your careerโmillions of dollars, in fact.
Don't make them! Watch this video to get to know them and avoid them
Watch and Enjoy!
Shobhit Chugh
Key Moments in this Episode
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00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Telling your life's story
02:25 - Treating the interview as a Q&A session
05:30 - Speaking at the wrong level
09:10 - The questions you ask
10:00 - Not answering the question
12:40 - Focusing on strategy and not psychology
https://youtu.be/ZwNNZY6ZX68
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The job market sucks.
And even then, some of our clients are having amazing success.
Learn what some of our top clients did in this crazy job market of 2024 to succeed where everyone else was failing.
Watch and Enjoy!
Shobhit Chugh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG54P...
Key Moments in this Episode
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00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Transition from Google layoff to Director
02:50 - Excellence in your interviews and narrative
07:45 - Meta Layoff to Recruiter Rejections to TikTok Offer
10:15 - Dedication to Excellence
11:55 - Shaping your Narrative
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You're a product manager. Or an aspiring product manager.
You love the idea of having an extraordinary career, a massive impact, and making lots of money.
It's not enough to love the idea....you want to be great at your career and your life. You want the skills and the mindset that enables you to build the kinds of products that change the world. You want to create a work environment for your team that inspires them to come to work and give their best every day. And you want to land the right role at the right company that enables you to have that career and life of your dreams.
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