RyanTheTemp
RyanTheTemp
Stealth

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

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.

16mo ago
bruh7
bruh7
Stealth16mo

If you both are okay working in hyd, you can DM me

LateMarsh56
LateMarsh56
Student16mo

Me too?

RyanTheTemp
RyanTheTemp
Stealth16mo

How can I connect? I'm new to the app, can't find the option to dm.

LimitedBag56
LimitedBag56
Laid off16mo

Brother i feel you cuz I’m in the same boat. Have 1.5 y exp as PM and APM post MBA and still haven’t landed a job since being laid off around New Years. It’s a terrible, terrible time. Thinking of taking up any other job now. :(

RyanTheTemp
RyanTheTemp
Stealth16mo

So sorry to hear that bro. These are really tough times.

ColdCitron45
ColdCitron45
Stealth16mo

APM role requirements vary by orgs. In a couple of orgs I know, need 2 to 3 yrs experience as a business analyst or product analyst first

RyanTheTemp
RyanTheTemp
Stealth16mo

Yeah, I've seen requirements like 5+ YOE for an APM role. It's wild

Ravan
Ravan
Stealth16mo

A hack into PM role is actually to work as a product intern. if you are good, the company will automatically promote you to APM or PM based on your previous experience. Gate crashing may not work much. PM role requires a mix of business, tech, design and ops know how and claiming to know this in 6 months could be tough for companies to digest. Take the intern job and move up the ladder by proving you are better than existing PMs. 😉

RyanTheTemp
RyanTheTemp
Stealth16mo

I guess this is the way

Badbunny
Badbunny
Stealth16mo

This is true.

Capische
Capische
Stealth16mo

Product marketing is good role to start with and jump ship into product management when the market starts hiring.

RyanTheTemp
RyanTheTemp
Stealth16mo

What would be pre-requisites for the role? Any specifics?

Discover more
Curated from across
MuddyRostrum
MuddyRostrumStealth14mo

Need advice for APM.

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 ...

SarcasticNinja
SarcasticNinjaUnemployed8mo

Anyone hiring APMs?

Hello folks,

I have total 2.5 yrs experience & 1.4 yrs of experience in product where I have-

  1. worked on very early-stage startups(e-commerce, fulfillment)
  2. collaborated with multiple teams
  3. managed product life cycle
  4. helped in...
LimitedBag56
LimitedBag56Laid off18mo

Looking for APM/ PM roles

Lost my job at a small startup a few months back. Was working as an APM there with a total of 18 months work ex as an APM. Did my MBA and 2.5 years as a data analyst prior to that. Unable to get any interviews so far.

Any help would be ...

ChatakaPataka
ChatakaPatakaStealth17mo

Break into APM or PM

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 busine...