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SquishyBanana
SquishyBanana
Gramener

Switching from consulting to PM

I’m currently a data consultant with 3 YOE, 22 LPA. How can I best make the switch to PM? Would I have to take a cut to get a Product Analyst role and work upwards?

23mo ago
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QuirkyBoba
QuirkyBoba
Porter23mo

Nah. Actually consultants are best for product analyst role. Given your yoe you can easily switch without taking a pay cut. Try out unicorns.

SquishyBanana
SquishyBanana
Gramener23mo

Thanks for replying. I’ve not had success with Product Analyst roles that I’ve applied to. Anything that I need to specifically add in my resume that can help me stand out?

ZippyMarshmallow
ZippyMarshmallow
Stealth23mo

I don't understand this statement: "Would I have to take a cut to get a product analyst role and work upwards". How else are you supposed to make a transition into a generalist role from a specialist one? It's not a cut,you are changing the domain.You do realize that simultaneously you will be communicating and managing the stakeholders across different verticals without any authority. Maybe things would have been easier if this was 2021 where Uncle Sam was printing money like anything and VCs were distributing them like freebies.

Wake up Buddy , it's 2023.Become a good Product analyst first, shadow a PM or SPM for good 10-12 months. Ask for promotion or apply for PM roles in new company,it would be beneficial for you in the longer term.

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