In this episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito dives into essential career advice for product managers, featuring insights from Jackie Bavaro, co-author of "Cracking the PM Interview" and "Cracking the PM Career." The episode explores strategies for advancing in your product management career, including the importance of finding a balance between being a diligent worker and an overly vocal self-promoter. Jackie emphasizes the need to create a personal career roadmap, partner effectively with your manager, and stay current with emerging technologies like AI.
The conversation also covers practical tips for networking, addressing short-lived job experiences during interviews, and navigating career transitions into new industries. Jackie introduces the PEARL framework for discussing challenging work experiences and highlights common career mistakes to avoid. Throughout the episode, Mike and Jackie stress the importance of taking an active role in career development, building strong relationships with managers, and continuously seeking growth opportunities in the ever-evolving field of product management.
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