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- ProductPlan - PM resource guide - https://www.productplan.com/learn/resources-for-product-managers/
- Good product Manager / Bad Product Manager - https://a16z.com/2012/06/15/good-product-managerbad-product-manager/
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Interviews are never truly objective. At the end of the day, an interviewer is simply making an educated guess on which candidate fits the best. It isn't always the person with the most stacked resume, nor is it necessarily the most eager person in the room. At the end of the day, the goal the job seeker is to make a sales pitch that leverages off of the interviewers hiring biases.
For me that means how well you sell the value of your history: leaning into the longevity of my accomplishments and professional certifications.
I’ve held certain certifications for over 20 years. That is a data point no one can take away, and no one can outshine it unless they have a time machine. Building a foundation that deep creates a level of credibility that speaks for itself.
Chief
I have felt that too. The same trait can be framed as potential or as risk depending on who is interviewing you. I think bias often works in your favour when it aligns with the story you tell. If you control the narrative, you reduce how others label it.
Rising Star
In my recent interviews, I was a potential red flag because I was looking to move out of my current role relatively very quickly. It was becoming hard for me to explain why I want to switch over.
I’m qualified, not overly so, but I’ve noticed that sometimes, because I’m a woman, people seem extra impressed by even the basic skills I have. I’m sure many others would just see it as standard, but it feels like my basic competence can stand out in ways that aren’t always the case for everyone.