How to land your dream job as a Product Manager

How to land your next dream job

Job search is like a long and tedious mountain hike. The walk is tiring and takes time, the floor can get slippery or rocky, and weather conditions can be rough. You need to be ready to perform consistently under pressure and in a stressful environment. You must focus on your next short steps, but should not forget to gaze at the top. I have been in this process several times. I started as a graduate trying to land my first job as a product manager, and repeated it throughout the years, whether because I was seeking for a change, a promotion, or curiosity to see what’s outside there. None of those hikes has never been easy, let’s be honest! But with the right set of tools, a fairly experienced guide, and dedication, I can ensure you that once you get to the top, the view gets better and better each and every time.

What is this guide and who is it for?

This bundle of articles and templates is designed to provide aspiring product managers and job seekers in general with the necessary tools and resources to succeed in the highly competitive tech industry. With expertly crafted materials based on real life job applications that cover every aspect of the process, from crafting a standout resume to getting a first round screening call, to acing your interviews, this bundle is an essential resource for anyone looking to break into the world of tech.

How will this guide help me get my dream job?

This guide is not (only) about suggesting which questions you might get asked during interviews and what answers you should give (although there is a full section entirely dedicated to this). What I try to provide with this series of templates though goes beyond interview tips, and can be summarized as follows:

It is PRACTICAL:

• It will give your ready-to-use templates for reaching out to recruiters and future colleagues to get a referral and dramatically increase the chances of getting a first round interview

It is STRATEGIC

• No more spraying and praying to find your next job. When doing job search there are a few key elements to be considered: you want to feel like you can really make an impact, you want to be well retributed, and you need a working style and company culture that fits your personality. By following the approach described in this guide, you will avoid sending hundreds of random applications, and strategically apply for opportunities that really matter and where you will be valued.

It is based on REAL EXPERIENCE

• In this guide I am compiling everything that I learnt in the past years doing 100+ job applications, interviewing at companies like Google or TikTok, and getting offers from Amazon, Hewlett Packard, as well as other tech and fintech Unicorns. I will share real questions that I have been asked during those interviews and help you prepare your answers according to the methods used by the best candidates out there