E73 - How to become a product manager in 2024 | Richard Chen | Product Gym

In this insightful episode of 'Everything Product,' we delve deep into the world of product management job hunting with Richard Chen. Rich is one of the co-founders of Product Gym and he is on a mission to help aspiring and experienced Product Managers take back control of their job hunt. His first job out of college was working as a tech recruiter where he specialized in helping companies recruit and retain top-level Product Managers. During his years as a recruiter, Rich has seen firsthand the emotional toll job hunting can have on even the most experienced Product Managers (not to mention the aspiring Product Managers experiencing constant imposter syndrome) and he is here to give you the ultimate unfair advantage to the win this unfair game designed for you to fail. Rich's philosophy for securing a Product Manager role in any market is, "You don’t need a better background, you just need a better strategy, and that starts with understanding the challenges the hiring team is experiencing before formulating a successful job hunting plan Richard shares invaluable advice on transitioning into product management roles, effective job application strategies, and the importance of skill development in a challenging job market. Whether you're an aspiring product manager or an experienced professional, this podcast is packed with actionable insights and real-world wisdom to help you navigate the brutal tech job market in 2023. Connect with Rich here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-chen-082b868a/ Connect with the hosts: Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] Sid: LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/] Newsletter - [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/] Twitter - [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi] 💎 Here are more resources for you 🚀 The Ultimate PM Launch Pad - Blast Off Your Career Now! 🚀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTOupMjArBvrML5VWUGzaKqt 🧰 Master the PM Toolkit - Equip Yourself for Success! 🧰 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTM4acJOjQYFvOVMzfiEFlqE ⚡️ Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve - Charge Your Knowledge Now! ⚡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTMvYe4lAYpfdbDoNdPbA33o