Attempting to land a new job in product management is daunting. For starters, there have been no comprehensive blueprints for success. The interview process is grueling. Few candidates receive offers. Product Sense is the only comprehensive, yet accessible, resource available to help navigate a complex process and succeed an a hyper-competitive market.
What will you learn from this book?The required PM common traits - ones that all PMs need to embody to get a job (regardless of industry, company, or product).The single, most crucial PM problem -What it is, why it is key to the role, and how to tackle it in four steps.Master our brand new "Compass Framework" - We designed our own proprietary interview framework from the ground up, which you can use to navigate product sense, execution, and leadership PM interview questions.How to get a job - A step-by-step hand-holding on what to do to land the most desired roles. Including take-home assignments, recruiter & hiring manager screens, and crafting your unique narrative - your PM Superpower.
What's also inside?A detailed breakdown of the hiring criteria for PMs at FAANG and other tech companiesSuper-detailed example answers to tough PM interview case questions.An inside look at PM. Dozens of first-hand stories, interviews, real life examples, and no-fluff adviceA robust glossary of PM terms used throughout the industry for easy reference
This book will benefit those who are considering becoming PMs, those who are attempting to switch into product management from another role, or folks who are already PMs but want to be most prepared when applying for a new job.
Here's what readers say about Product Sense: "Product Sense helped me understand if PM is the right career path for me. Easy to read, clear, concise, and jam-packed full of insight and examples that illustrate all the concepts, this is the perfect starting point for anyone new to the field, and goes well beyond that for those looking to advance their career."
"Peter is one of the best strategic and tactical product minds I've ever worked with. For that reason, I'm not at all surprised that what he and Braxton have written here is a definitive guide to Product Management in today's ultra-competitive market."
"After reading Cracking the PM Interview, I was still lost as to how to structure my answers to case questions. While I understand that there is no "right way" to answer these interview questions, I appreciated that Product Sense