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Dear Melissa - Answering Questions About Early PM Career Strategy
In this Dear Melissa segment, Melissa answers questions about approaching your product management career thoughtfully and strategically. She covers what PMs are particularly good at and how to reframe the idea of PMs being “generalists,” what she thinks about product management certification courses and FAANG companies, and what taking an alternate route via product operations would look like.
Q: What tips would you give to someone who is concerned about being a generalist? [2:06]
Q: Should a product manager aim for a start-up or one of the FAANG companies in the beginning of their career? [8:13]
Q: What is the career track for product operations, and how do you support a person to grow in this role? [16:06]
Q: Are product management certificate courses worth the effort, and which do you recommend? [20:34]
Resources
Melissa Perri on LinkedIn | Twitter
MelissaPerri.com
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In this Dear Melissa segment, Melissa answers questions about approaching your product management career thoughtfully and strategically. She covers what PMs are particularly good at and how to reframe the idea of PMs being “generalists,” what she thinks about product management certification courses and FAANG companies, and what taking an alternate route via product operations would look like.
Q: What tips would you give to someone who is concerned about being a generalist? [2:06]
Q: Should a product manager aim for a start-up or one of the FAANG companies in the beginning of their career? [8:13]
Q: What is the career track for product operations, and how do you support a person to grow in this role? [16:06]
Q: Are product management certificate courses worth the effort, and which do you recommend? [20:34]
Resources
Melissa Perri on LinkedIn | Twitter
MelissaPerri.com
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