How much of an advantage is a software engineering background if recruiting for product roles (assuming no direct product experience)?

Why is it so difficult to make the next career move within your OWN company. I have over 7 years of experience across multiple departments and yet an external company is more willing to give an interview to select roles than your own home company for the same role internally!!

Where is the loyalty in that !!??

I want to get into 1040s..currently at pwc and tried to get into PFS but HR basically discouraged me and said it was a decentralized group. What big 4 would be best to go to ?

Can anyone provide some guidance to taking the CFE? As in which membership option to choose from followed by when exactly can we take the exam, if the entire amount is reimbursed or not? Just a generic timeline and additional required info. Don’t want to sign up yet if the exam dates are not flexible. Thank you.

As a fresher and having completed 2 months at DI I feel that there is no growth for me here. Has anyone felt the same?

Which agencies have good strategic media relations departments? I want to move to an agency where PR is seen as strategic consultants not yes men. And I've been doing biotech media relations for almost 3 years and want to continue doing it since I have a science and engineering degree. But I'm open to tech, healthcare and sustainability PR too. Any suggestions on where to look next?

Just got another rejection... Is exiting to FAANG or MB really this hard? Trying to go tech.. or mbb, but not getting anywhere. I have 2 masters (mba, ms) from top schools, been in consulting for over 10 years, I am confident that I know my stuff well..but still I keep getting rejected. Interviewed with Google, Amazon, Cisco, McKinsey, and a few others and every-time there is something that is not a match... are the hiring managers looking for like 100% match? That will never happen!!!

Hi All, I’m thinking about getting certified in change management but not sure if I should go the Prosci route or CCMP route. CCMP is a lot cheaper compared to Prosci but would it measure up just the same?

I guess it would be similar to the discussion of the SHRM-SCP vs SPHR.

Recommended podcasts on the topic of change management?

Hi
I am working in Amazon from June 2020 as L3 HR Generalist. My current CTC is 5.2 LPA. I have a post graduation degree in English.
I was wondering if doing an MBA distance course from Symbiosis would help me get a better position and salary?
Can anyone please suggest? If not symbiosis then can I choose any other University for doing the MBA?

Hello Fishes,

How is the role -Project Support Specialist ( Learning Studio) in terms of work-life balance and CTC. What is the pay range being offered ? Also, is there scope for growth in this role?

Thanks in advance 🙂

I’ve reached a point in my career where I want to take a step back and do an easy job just for the medical insurance benefits. Any ideas what I could do (or who is hiring)? Would contracts manager/admin/specialist be an easy job?

Is anyone willing to consider hiring a content strategist/copywriter/CX expert? I'm desperate to leave a job that ended up being a bait and switch.

Anybody familiar with the ATP certification program?

For startup founders/people with a successful side project: How did you get the idea/inspiration for your business? I’m currently working at a Series B startup and my end goal has always been to found my own startup, but I graduated from college 2.5 years ago and I still have not had any great ideas cross my mind. I do spend a fair amount of time brainstorming. I don’t want to continue working here forever, but I’m struggling to generate that “this is it” idea to build a company for. Any advice?

Just want to cry out here.🙃

I'm not good at my tech stack. I've somehow managed to perform all my tasks without any escalation/blunders but that also by some help/googling.
I also managed to switch from an Indian mnc to a reputed company and now also somehow cleared a FAANG interview,but i know I'm not much knowledgeable in my tech .

I often fail at some interviews badly.
Not sure till when I'll be able to carry forward by this and the hard wlb at FAANG companies is giving me a fear.

Hi, m 3d artist , do you think is it possible for me to shift as ui/ ux designer or can I go along with , m bit of confuse ..i have seen lot of opportunities in ui/ ux designer ..most of them landed in reputed company

what is working at a crisis management firm like? broad question, i know, but i don’t know much about the field! (i currently work at an ad agency, but i’m considering a career pivot.)

I’ve got a friend in Dubai who has experience in IB and VC at junior levels (in London and Dubai) and would like to break into consulting. He’s at a small cap VC at the moment and works not that challenging, and he wants to break into MBB or tier 2 for strategy. Anyone happy to look at his CV?

which is the higher priority, technical or business acumen - if my goal is to develop into a high-ranking Big 4 or MBB leader?

I joined Nagarro as a trainee at 3.5 LPA how much hike could i expect??

If I had a dollar for every time my boss screamed “UGH C’MON” at his computer... It’d be enough to buy myself the medical coverage my company doesn’t provide. 🙃

Does anyone have experience with t-mobile internet? I'm so sick of dealing with Comcast!

Hi fishes,

Trust everyone is well !
I'm actively looking for a suitable opportunity ( Senior QA Automation Tester) in Singapore which can provide Visa sponsorship as well.
By any chance, does anyone have references in Singapore? I would be available immediately to join the organisation.

References will play an important role in the case of Foreigners in Singapore.
Thanks in advance.

Hi Fishes,

I am looking for single occupancy in 2BHK or semi-furnished 1BHK.
Location: Wadgaon Sheri, Kalyani Nagar, Yerwada, Viman Nagar.

Please help!

My motto is if it makes the sale go faster, I’ll stage it using my home décor skills. In return this means $$$$ in my pocket and referrals.

I'm working on transitioning to freelance food writing. Any advice?

MBA1s: Tell the recruiting market is bad without telling the recruiting market is bad.

Now go!

Anyone hear of JHB Search?

Do I even want to become VP? MD? Not sure if I want to become a slave to banking.

Top SDRs oftentimes don't sound like traditional salespeople when cold calling. They use a very casual voice tone.

Here are a few tips:

1. Avoid upward inflections at the end of sentences. This makes it sound like everything you ask is a question
2. Slow down and eliminate buzzwords. Speaking fast makes you sound nervous and less confident
3. Avoid reading from a script - internalize your message and put it into your own works so you sound like YOU!

Thoughts? What are your top tips?

Might be a little rebellious tonight and door dash some fast food 🥴 tell me what I should get

I have been offered by Amazon. Have one doubt, they have stated that for relocation, if done by self managed...we will be getting lumpsum amount of 1.5 lacs. My question is, will it be reimbursed against bills or it will be paid as one time amount without any bills..
Experienced Amazonians views needed. Thanks!

What if your second round of interview was average? Will there be 3rd round? Or you will be rejected and no the process will be concluded then and there? How long so they take to send rejection intimation?

Have you had to take a copy test or been given an unpaid assignment as part of a job interview? If so, was it for a freelance gig or full-time job? Was it for an agency or in-house?

What's the new age scene like in Austin? Coming from Portland and I'm missing my fellow mystics.

How do people view and define the role of ACD vs CD at a small or large agency.

MD mentioned the possibility of getting funding for a PM program/certificate since we’re newly shifting to managing some solutions as products; anyone have any experience/recommendations?

Been contracted for almost a year and I have all the experience for full time technician, I just can't afford the price of the tests. My current gig has yet to onboard me even though I have stellar recommendations from higher ups in the company speaking of my work and professionalism. Does anyone know of a place that needs a high energy, professional, friendly computer Technician?

I just recently joined a company (a month in) and I’m realizing that I may not be a good fit. Should I, at least, give it a chance or start looking for a new role?

What’s a good CISA program?

What’s the difference between product marketing and product management at Facebook? Or any company? And product strategy …. So confused!

Has anyone moved from tech consulting to strategy in MBB's. Anyone willing to guide on how you made the move?

Is it worth moving to strategy consulting or do strategy business ops in industry?

I will be relocating out of state from NY to FL in December. My current role does not allow flexibility to work remote and our offices in FL have no tech roles for transfer. I have 5+ YOE as a product owner in M&E and looking to break into the Digital space as a PM. I’ve been applying and interviewing with no luck and multiple rejection as it seems hiring has slowed down. Anyone know of companies hiring? I would love to connect.

Have worked previously as business consultant, pm in banking domain (10 years) and now as Product manager for a Bank(1 yr) - what are the chances FAANG would be interested in my profile for product manager/ project manager profile?

Seeking advice on career paths within tech after bizops. Currently in bizops and former consultant, and while the work is fine I’ve realized that bizops feels similar to consulting and in the long term I’m looking for a role that has more ownership and ideally more analytical. Does anyone have any advice/anecdotes on other roles that may be suitable, and what it takes to get there? Thank you!

Hi folks..i am from sales and account management experience. I am looking to move to product management and engineering in Google/ twitter/ Microsoft/meta.
What's the right steps and is it possible?

Recently accepted an offer for a manager in Bizops in Ad sales for a tech firm. Curious about the growth opportunities in this area. What do folks do after 2-3 years in such roles ?

What’s the background of most product managers you’ve come across? Is it engineering, consulting, strategy, etc.? I’ve never met anyone who started their career as a PM and I’m curious how to get in it?

Current SC with ~3YOE looking for a jump to tech. Just wrapped up interviews with AWS non-tech role slotted at L4. Current base is $115k. Can anyone provide insight into the band for L4 at AWS? I’ve provided the recruiter with my ideal range and am continually reminded to make sure I look at the “full compensation package”. Anticipate receiving offer within coming days. TIA.

Anyone currently working at Peloton and able to provide a reference for a Senior Product Manager role? Thanks!