Join Tojal and Brito as they sit down with Dr. Nancy Li on the third episode of the Product Weekend Podcast to unravel the nuances of landing a PM Job. Dive into resume crafting, market trends, and networking finesse with insights on leveraging non-tech backgrounds and AI tools. Whether you’re pivoting careers or refining your PM skills, this episode is your guide to thriving in a competitive landscape. Tune in for a masterclass with Dr. Li and transform your approach to Product Management.

Masterclass: https://www.drnancyli.com/a/2147615411/fo8x9YPz

More about Product Weekend: https://theproductweekend.com/

Timestamps

(0:00) Having a big logo behind might make your life harder

(1:34) Welcome to Episode 3

(2:51) Favourite weekend

(3:18) Dr. Nancy’s introduction

(4:58) The Job Market on Q4 2023

(8:50) Staying resilient while searching for a job

(12:26) Resume optimization

(15:24) Using AI on your resume / cover letter

(18:21) The killer resume template

(19:32) Transitioning to PM from a different role / industry

(25:18) Having a technical background is helpful or not

(29:36) Becoming a PM with zero work experience

(31:00) Avoidable mistakes when building a Product Portfolio

(34:01) Importance of networking and how to pitch yourself

(38:01) Tips for introverts

(44:24) Building a Product Portfolio with zero experience as a PM

(47:59) Sprint questions

(50:24) Release notes

(53:18) Where to find Dr. Nancy Li

(54:23) Announcing the next guest