Strategy Simplified

S9E19: Consulting to Product Management - How Cara Made the Transition


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If you're considering moving from consulting to product management, this interview is for you!

We're excited to featured Cara Jefferson's story, because not only did she break into consulting at Bain & Company, but she then transitioned into a product management role with Walmart Data Ventures.

Cara shares her journey, an overview of product management, differences between consulting and PM, how to break into both, and more. 

Relevant Links
Overview of product management: PM Overview
Book 1:1 PM coaching session with Cara: Book with Cara
Receive more product management content: PM Content
Purchase PM interview coaching: Coaching
Apply to Link to L.E.K.: Apply Now
Sign up for Strategy Sprint (1-week virtual consulting project): Learn More/Apply

Recommended Reading
Cracking the PM interview: How to Land a Product Manager Job in Technology (book): Learn More
Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days (book): Learn More

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