Don’t fall for this APM shit! Better to be a SDE or TPM

Cannot reveal publicly 🤷‍♂️ but it’s not good.

Engineering Manager

Hmmm. I want to work for data mining company

Software Engineer

If I was in college, I would have applied 🥲 It’s a legendary program historically

If I was in college, I would have applied 🥲
It’s a legendary program historically

Associate Product Manager, University Graduate 2024 — Google Careers

Google opens up the APM role in India for the first time ever

Analyst

Google opens up the APM role in India for the first time ever- Grapevine

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Should 2022 graduates apply for the 2024 Google APM program?

Google APM program

Software Developer

Welcome to Product Managers's Private Community

I recently applied for the Google APM program which is meant to nurture and build next generation of product leaders.. having 6 yoe in business roles do I have a chance to get shortlisted ?

Product Manager

Got shortlisted for the first round. Anyone here who can guide me on how I should approach the first interview?

Google APM Program

Investor

In July 2002, Google did something crazy:

They hired a 22 year old computer science student and made him the product manager for Gmail.

Gmail engineers were shocked.

Gmail was the most important new project at Google. Its target was 10M users.

And this guy, who was just out of college, would be the PM?

But they were overruled, because Google had a bigger problem:

Product managers.

Google couldn’t find good PMs.

Co-founder Larry Page rejected all the super-experienced PMs from Microsoft, McKinsey, etc.

They talked about management and strategy and business. Larry Page hated this.

He wanted Google PMs to be technical.

Otherwise how would they work with the engineers?

That’s when a Google VP, Marissa Mayer, had an idea:

If we want PMs with technical skills and don’t care about their experience, why don’t we hire computer science students from college?

Thus, the Associate Product Manager (APM) program was born.

Brian Rakowski, a 22-year-old CS grad from Stanford, became the first APM. He was put on the Gmail team.

Brian was scared.

How could he work with super experienced, super senior engineers on a super important project if they didn’t respect him?

Marissa gave him the answer: Data

She explained to Brian that a PM didn’t give orders to engineers. His job was to be helpful to engineers.

If he had an idea, first he should do a small test on 1% of users. If it worked, he should show the test data to the engineers to work on it.

Thus, data became the centre of decisions, not seniority or politics.

The rest is history.

Gmail was a huge success.

APM program was a huge success.

The first APM, Brian, was a huge success. He’s currently the Vice President of Product Management at Google!

Reference : https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shreyans512_in-july-2002-google-did-something-crazy-activity-7192496184895115264-nKXF?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Cordially inviting all deserving tech bros

Can a fresher with overall 2years of experience
(1year in tech and 1year in product) find APM jobs abroad?

I have learned many big companies such as Google, Uber, Spotify, Walmart, etc have their own APM programs but do they really hire Indian students or hire only from USA? 

If yes, how tough is the interview process?

APM roles outside India

Associate Product Manager

How to Get Google PM interview short list ?

Welcome to Moving Abroad's Private Community

Apart from salaries, what are some compelling reasons that make you prefer US over EU/Canada inspite of immigration hurdles that's akin to walking on egg shells? What's your rationale behind not pursuing opportunities in Europe or Canada where it's possible to get a similar quality of life, lesser immigration related headaches, better work life balance, healthcare that doesn't burn a hole in your wallet, etc.

Fellow born brudders and sisters, what makes you choose US over EU/Canada?

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Apply Link: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaH3cylIXnlpkGhocr3H

Google Internship Opportunity!

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A friend has been looking to get a PO/APM role for the last 6months after he was laid off by his previous organisation. Looking for some referrals for him. Please help

Unemployed for 6 months

Just got a call and was accepted. 

Questions: 

1. Has anyone been a part of this program? What can I expect? I only know organic marketing, and want to explore newer domains (perf, retention, campaigns and more), will this program help? 

2. Location is Mumbai, was wondering if someone could help with housing assistance, I can give anonymous contact details (Telegram/Discord)

3. Does Google negotiate wrt perks, benefits and bonuses?

Google Digital Marketing Apprenticeship Program

Digital Marketing

Welcome to Office Gossip's Private Community

Trying to see companies that people here have had the dream to join, but didn’t ultimately work out. Have you now grown over it?

Which company were you obsessed with joining, but never could?

For me it was McKinsey 
 It was the best job out of college, status wise. 
  
 Did well in college and made it to the final shortlist. Was obsessed with it, read books and all about The Firm. 
  
 Then the interviews happened, couldn’t convert. Was a downer.  
  
 But 5 years later, doesn’t matter much. I feel life taught me better things. And my fascination of consulting jobs has changed drastically since :p

Corporate Strategist

Soo I’m recent graduate with around 8-9 months internship experience looking for a full time job. However, I am also interested in the Digital marketing apprenticeship offered by Google (a few people from my college got in last year) which is why I am also thinking of giving it a try.

Now the thing is- I’ve heard the stipend offered by them is just enough to sustain yourself and you’ll have no savings whatsoever. considering this is a 2 year program and I also wish to do my masters in 2025, should I go ahead and apply for the same or take up another Well-paying full time job??

There is an opportunity to continue full time after the apprenticeship ends, but again that’s not guaranteed.

My main reason for pursuing the apprenticeship- the “Google” title and the experience that follows. (which will obviously be a lot more helpful in the long run)

Reasons for not wanting to do it-
want to travel internationally, want to do my masters abroad in 2025 and have enough savings.

(Also, my parents want me to get married in the next 2-3 years sooo that’s there too!)

Google apprenticeship vs another full time job

Marketing Associate

Hey,

So I completed my prelims round @google , cleared it
completed 3/5 and its been almost 10 days - haven't heard back from my recruiter.

I have just one point of contact, so feeling kinda helpless as to whom I can reach out to.
Like i followed up thrice now over a period of one week - very respectfully.

I mean its my dream role and honestly, every day not getting any response is honestly painful - even If I didn't make it - At least I should hear back right? and I understand the number of applications must be extremely high - but still the process should be somewhat smooth right? Its Google after all.

Any suggestions on how to tackle the above situation?

Google APM 2024 India role, Ghosted by recruiter

I applied to google apm program 2024  with referral during 1st week of december no response since then should i assume it as a rejection? (i have a prior product intern exp on my resume)

GOOGLE APM 2024

Can anybody working at Google India, throw some light on what’s happening with Hiring. Seeing some posts related to layoff, people interviewing, people getting ghosted by recruiters after interviews. I’ve seen few people waiting for their interview feedback for few weeks after completing their all interview rounds. Is google going to stop hiring or there are too many candidates applying? Any insights would be helpful. Thanks

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