How to land a Product Manager Job w/ Dr.Nancy Li

Join Tojal and Brito as they sit down with Dr. Nancy Li on the third episode of the Product Weekend Podcast to unravel the nuances of landing a PM Job. Dive into resume crafting, market trends, and networking finesse with insights on leveraging non-tech backgrounds and AI tools. Whether you’re pivoting careers or refining your PM skills, this episode is your guide to thriving in a competitive landscape. Tune in for a masterclass with Dr. Li and transform your approach to Product Management. Masterclass: https://www.drnancyli.com/a/2147615411/fo8x9YPz More about Product Weekend: https://theproductweekend.com/ Timestamps (0:00) Having a big logo behind might make your life harder (1:34) Welcome to Episode 3 (2:51) Favourite weekend (3:18) Dr. Nancy’s introduction (4:58) The Job Market on Q4 2023 (8:50) Staying resilient while searching for a job (12:26) Resume optimization (15:24) Using AI on your resume / cover letter (18:21) The killer resume template (19:32) Transitioning to PM from a different role / industry (25:18) Having a technical background is helpful or not (29:36) Becoming a PM with zero work experience (31:00) Avoidable mistakes when building a Product Portfolio (34:01) Importance of networking and how to pitch yourself (38:01) Tips for introverts (44:24) Building a Product Portfolio with zero experience as a PM (47:59) Sprint questions (50:24) Release notes (53:18) Where to find Dr. Nancy Li (54:23) Announcing the next guest