Have been told I don’t ask enough questions by past bosses when joining a new role. I am starting a new job as a PM next week and want to start on a good foot. What should I be asking?

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Anything to gain information remotely related to the project: who are the key people, what’s their background, how do they interact with one another, reason for the project, driving factors, biggest insecurities, etc

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Typically your questions would be delivery focussed but some questions you can ask as basic checks.

What firm/project specific methodologies do they follow? What is the business value and vision of whatever they are asking you to deliver? Has anyone done a CBA? What is the monetary impact of the project?

Typically these questions get lost in the hustle but always helpful to have this info at hand.

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Missing some data here. What was the impact of your not asking “enough” questions?

Nothing, I had a micromanager that really screwed with my head. I’m new in my career, in consulting I got positive reviews on every engagement. I joined tech and my manager critiqued everything I did. So I had an in depth knowledge of the product/software/team, but since I wasn’t asking questions it came off as “I didn’t want to be there”

PM?

What you don't know and what you think you know.

Questions. Good ones. Think about them. Ask them.

I recommend the book or audio for The First 90 Days. It is an amazing guide that answers exactly this.

Make sure you understand the product deeply. Who uses it? Who buys it? What are competitors? How does your product rate vs competitors? How does it price? What do customers want in terms of new features? Etc.

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hello! what will be my monthly take home as per this? does anyone know what special allowance means.

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What can I except a product manager role interview questions to be?

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Urgent openings in LTI!!
Dm for referrals,

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What is the role offered for a team leader in TCS?

Please help with accurate information.

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Openings at Accenture. DM for referral.

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Can anyone give me a referral?
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Hello fishes, I'm serving my 15 days notice and an immediate joiner, I'd appreciate if anyone can refer me to a DevOps or an SRE role.

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Hi fishes i m completely new to salesforce
Wanted to apply for the salesfoce devoloper role
My current yoe with diferrent domain is 6 years
And my admin devolopment course is going on
What should i do?
Do certification or directly apply for the job

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Can someone please advice me how to get into Managerial positions or similar positions with little to no coding… as coding takes most of my time and i start to hate it recently. I wish to manage people and move forward into higher position’s holding accountable and receiving recognition which can solve business issue than breaking my head why my code breaks. I am right now in SE II

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Hi guys, any React developers looking for a change? Exp from 3-8 years. Comcast is hiring. Based out of Chennai. Hybrid model now. DM me for referrals.

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I have offer of 20 LPA from Oracle IDC Pune. Project is related to Oracle Primavera Cloud. I had a discussion with the hiring manager and everything sounded good to me.

I just wanted to know if there are any red flags I should be aware of. So please help me fishes.

YOE 4

Need 11 likes for DM

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Does the size of the deals you work on impact your exit opps? I'm considering a role at an MM firm (non-PA firm) and they mentioned the deals are usually in the $200M area of size, which I realize is smaller than big 4 deals

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Bain & Company Hi all, I am interested in making the move to the Middle East, however starting from august/September. What do you think are the prospects for the future in the region? Do you envisage a hiring freeze or are companies still going strong? Thanks!McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Kearney Bain & Company

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Hi fishes,
I’m a fresher and have recently completed my internship as an Operations manager at Amazon. I am currently looking for FT opportunities. I came across and opening at
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thanks!
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