You mean by internal switch? Laid off recently in cost cutting measures

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Hey Folks   I have been trying to break in product via APM roles but finding it hard to make it happen.  I have a marketing background so that adds to the complexity   I am wondering if I should ke...

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Hey Folks 

I have been trying to break in product via APM roles but finding it hard to make it happen.

I have a marketing background so that adds to the complexity 

I am wondering if I should keep trying via APM or learn to code so Frontend or design for 1-2 years and break in via internal switch.

Is APM still the best way to break in?

Is APM still the best way to break in?- Grapevine

Hi,

I'm a Marketing Analyst at a tech startup currently. I have a previous experience of working as a Demand Analyst (gauging demand of products through data analysis and market research), 4 years of experience in starting my own business (non-tech) which didn't work, and over a year of experience in my current job (learnt PM skills like wireframing, and user research). Current organization has no Product team.

I've been trying to get an APM role for a while now but to no success as most want Product experience or an Engineering degree. Would it be advisable to keep at it for an APM role or get a business analyst job and look to become a PM later? Do companies hire for PMs without a solid Product background and an engineering degree?

Break into APM or PM

Associate Product Manager

Hi everyone, I'll cut right to the chase
I have had 6 months of experience as a product intern and I'm trying to get into an APM role for the past 3 months.
I have not been able to get any interviews or calls for an APM role. The only calls I get are for product intern roles.
Is 6 months of experience not enough to move into a full time role??? I've done my engineering, completed my MBA from a tier 1 institute yet I'm not being considered as a qualified candidate.
The past 3 months have really taken a toll on my mental health and everyday feels like a burden. 

I would really appreciate if you all could guide me on what to do because I have no clue where I'm going.

Why is it so hard to get into an APM role? (read below)

I'm a SDET with 2 years of experience and for an opportunity to work as APM. How should I proceed to land my first product role?

Looking to break into product. Need Advice.

Software Engineer

I've been working as an APM at a startup for about 6 months. I kinda fell into the role. Was a developer previously for about a year. So in total about 2 years of industry experience. As an APM, I've not gotten a lot of opportunities to work on hands on PM stuff. My line manager isn't a great mentor and despite having conversations with him to give me more product related tasks, my situation has not improved. 

What should I do? Will I be able to land another APM or a PM job elsewhere?

Need advice for APM.

Assistant Manager

I am getting into my second yr of MBA I did an internship in the area of market research and have skilled in power Bi, Excel, google analytics...have a good research mind and analytical thinking ability But I don't know coding i can't say my coding skill is bad becuz I don't know or don't have that skill. How can I become prodman don't have any other work experience i am a fresher

What should I need to do to become a PM

Hey folks, 

I am currently interviewing for my second APM role and I have no idea where to get started on the interview preparation. 

I have worked for a year as an APM in a FinTech B2B SaaS company but have not had any senior mentorship so have no idea what is expected of an APM during interviews.

Would appreciate some guidance on how to proceed. 

Thanks

APM Interviews

Hi,

8 YOE, Security engineer trying to switch to PM role. Studied everything related to PM. Joined cohort based course who promised interviews but nothing came. Currently writing cold emails.

I am expert at cyber security who can understand code, write scripts, do front end dev, can design

What should I do to land a PM role?

Trying to find PM role for past 6 months without success. What should I do?

Security Engineer

Is it possible for someone to start their career as APM?

Hey everyone, excited to be doing this AMA!

A brief about me, I work currently as a Director of Product at an Indian unicorn startup 

About my career: 
- Did my undergrad from IIT and then masters from an Ivy league school
- Have been in product for almost 10 years now - across 2 Indian unicorn startups and a publicly listed company

Would love to take questions on what it means to be a PM, growing within the role, building your career, and other things :) 

Will be back here at 4 pm and start replying
Shoot away!

AMA 🎙️: Hey all, I am pmsprint, Director of Product Management at a Unicorn in India!

I am a 2024 batch student currently doing my third product management internship, I am building my tech skills like having grasp on SQL as well , i want to land a good entryr level product role right after college or an APM program , please help me and tell how can I enhance my skills as well , i am tier 3 college student from a mechanical engineering background. Also tell me how can I prepare for upcoming APM programs

Regarding entry level product role

Best online PM course to break into Product?

im a product intern transitioning to APM. Is 13L base a good place to start. I feel its a little too low as everyone seems to be making more than me. 

I was expecting around 15-18 but market conditions seem bad, should I look for other offers or do y'all think this is a good one

Besides comp, work culture is pretty good and the opportunity + room for growth is plenty. FYI this is a seed stage b2b saas startup.

help me out with opinions

is 13 lpa enough?

Tier 1 MBA, 5 years of consulting plus corp strategy experience, 2 years data science exp pre MBA. Current ctc around 45.

Speaking to friends etc in the PM roles, I've developed an interest in the role. And would like to give it a fair shot. Just can't seem to figure out how. Any pointers would be really helpful.

Those of you who managed to break into a PM role after upto 5 years of non-PM work ex, how did you go about it?

Strategy & Operations

Looking for referrals for an APM role. I have a strong background in Product and I come from Tier-1 college. 

Would appreciate community's help!

Looking for referrals

How much salary can I expect? Currently I'm 7 years into development

How to transition from engineering to product management?

i have seen a lot of startups/companies asking for 2-3 years of work exp for an APM position? i feel if you've 2-3 years of experience in product you should go for a PM role? is any startup hiring for APMs that are freshers (or w product internship experience)

work experience required for APMs?

How can I enter product manager domain from sales. B.tech + 2 year exp in B2C sales
Drop any companies who are hiring for this rolw

Sales to APM or PM

Business Associate

Welcome to Indian Startups's Private Community

Hey folks

So im looking out for a switch. I have overall 2.5yrs of experience with 1.3 yrs in product.

Im looking for APM roles preferably in Delhi/Gurgaon location, but open to pune, bangalore as well.

Im facing a lot of micromanagement at my current firm from the founder(since he heads product & tech) & i dont have ownership in my role. Even the director of PM shares the same frustration.

I feel like after a year of working here i wont have much to show in my cv in core product work. 

Just to give an example: i started an initiative to call customers for general feedback(satisfaction, whether they actually want what we are doing) & i was told to shut it down & work on things which doesnt have any customer validation.

If there are any opportunities available, kindly reach out. Any help would be appreciated.

TIA🙂

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