Job Search
A curated collection of guides, tools, and advice to break into product management and prepare for interviews.
Job Search
Getting In
Finding a PM job can be challenging, especially the first one.
But it’s absolutely manageable. Here are some trusted resources, tips, and guidance to help you get started.
Recommended resources:
- Clear explanation of how to break into product management
How to get into product management — lennysnewsletter.com - Strong intro guide from Product Gym for aspiring PMs
Getting a PM job with no PM experience — productgym.io - If you're struggling with imposter syndrome or feeling lost in the job search process
Product Management Training Program — productgym.io - A lot of valuable free content
Product Gym YouTube Channel — youtube.com - Performance-based job search agency (you pay only if you get hired)
Pathrise Program — pathrise.com
Resume Preparation
A solid resume is essential for getting interviews.
These resources provide helpful frameworks and guidance specifically for PM resumes.
Recommended resources:
- Detailed resume guide for PMs
How to Write the Best Product Manager Resume — productgym.io - Another helpful perspective on writing PM resumes
Treat your resume like a product — buldakova.medium.com
Interview Preparation
Preparing for PM interviews requires understanding question types, practicing frameworks, and reviewing examples.
Recommended resources:
- Interview questions (behavioral + technical)
My favorite PM interview questions — lennysnewsletter.com - Comprehensive interview guide for aspiring PMs
Interview Survival Kit — productgym.io - Useful interview strategies
8 PM Interview Tips — productgym.io
How to Answer Product Design vs PM Questions — productgym.io - Great collection of interview examples (including FAANG)
Product Alliance — youtube.com
Exponent — youtube.com
Helpful Resources
Additional platforms for insights, salaries, insider tactics, and job search strategies.
Recommended resources:
- Anonymous community for salaries, offers, insider info, and referrals
Blind — teamblind.com - More structured salary and level insights
Levels.fyi — levels.fyi
