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Interviewing for Product Management Roles
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Date: April 15th, 2019 5:04 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Can't seem to crack it. Anyone got any tips? Been through Lin and Gayle's books. Getting interviews but not getting offers.
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Date: April 15th, 2019 6:07 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38093545) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 6:08 PM Author: soul-stirring french brunch laser beams engage stakeholders (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38093547) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 6:10 PM Author: massive mildly autistic cuck mexican Create your own product and manage it (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38093558) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 6:17 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Haha! If I could generate revenue then for sure! But seriously any tips would be helpful. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38093603) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 6:11 PM Author: Floppy principal's office useless brakes How much are you tipping your interviewer? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38093563) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 6:18 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution $0.02 (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38093605) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 6:19 PM Author: Magenta pontificating dopamine What background do you have in product management? Did you go to a top-10 UG? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38093613) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 8:30 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Top 5 Enginnering undergrad top 5 business school (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38094323) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 8:44 PM Author: Magenta pontificating dopamine You tranny or a URM? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38094385) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 11:13 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Neither. genetic. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38094999) |
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Date: May 15th, 2019 1:06 PM Author: glittery charcoal wrinkle so basically berkeley? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38238448) |
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Date: January 6th, 2021 3:45 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution kind of sort of. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#41690886) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 6:23 PM Author: Deep national toilet seat It's like 95% normie people skills and 5% not being a completely unorganized retard (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38093643) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 8:39 PM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall What do you think the problem is assuming you're saying the right things in the interview? Seems like top 5 MBA should get you there (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38094362) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 11:14 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I am NOT saying the right things in the final round interview. I don't know what the problem is. I guess I don't sound PMy enough :( How do I nail the interviews. Help! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38095010) |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 1:05 PM Author: stimulating garrison Do you end the interview by telling the interviewer that you will “circle back” with them? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38096814) |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 10:08 PM Author: Hilarious aphrodisiac karate digit ratio Read Steve Blank The Four Steps to the Epiphany and just quote it...talk like that in the interview.
Also have some vapourware minimum viable product you're working on in the companies space that you can talk about.
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Date: April 17th, 2019 12:57 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution Will do. More specifically, I am failing the product (case) questions/ presentations right now. Anything jump out at you with regards to this?
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Date: April 15th, 2019 8:43 PM Author: beta at-the-ready parlour What are interviews like (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38094377) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 11:14 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution terrible. I waffle too much. Don't leave a good impression, and am not memorable enough. The other guy always gets picked. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38095013) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 9:03 PM Author: Bipolar fragrant potus death wish you should explain that the plan is simple: sex, with men, for money (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38094470) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2019 3:03 PM Author: balding adventurous party of the first part messiness (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38272704) |
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Date: June 16th, 2019 10:19 AM Author: Cream sanctuary (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38396087) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 11:14 PM Author: fluffy abusive factory reset button Do you have any relevant xp? What sector? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38095014) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 11:17 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I do not have relevant experience. Ideally I would do B2C although I'm casting my net far and wide. Getting dinged from APM roles now. Too old? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38095028) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 11:20 PM Author: fluffy abusive factory reset button Too old, no relevant experience (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38095039) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 11:30 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Should I create my own product? Would that add value? I have one but not sure how much I should focus on that? What's the cutoff for it being relevant? Paying customers? Users? Or just beta product?
You seem to know a bit Elon. Throwaway email? |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 11:36 PM Author: fluffy abusive factory reset button Do you know anything about PM? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38095119) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 11:37 PM Author: nudist bbw nibblets Lmao (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38095123) |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 12:34 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution Emailed you. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38095332) |
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Date: April 21st, 2021 8:32 AM Author: spruce address sneaky criminal this is basically how my last 6 hour PM interview went lmao (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#42321199) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:23 PM Author: vibrant theater wtf how do you think you're qualified to PM without relevant experience? The whole point of a PM is that they have a lot of experience and thus know how to assign tasks, estimate cost/length of time, and deliver
edit: took me half the discussion to realize OP didn't say project manager |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:25 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution post MBA guys make the switch. I'm not. So it is possible... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420774) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 11:28 PM Author: nudist bbw nibblets Just be a tech lead instead (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38095081) |
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Date: April 15th, 2019 11:31 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I am not that technical, so I would suck. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38095100) |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 12:35 AM Author: razzle naked gay wizard space what does a project manager even do? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38095339) |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 12:37 AM Author: buff son of senegal newt check boxes and annoy people (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38095344) |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 1:09 PM Author: Zombie-like bearded national security agency reading party *schedules quick 30min circleup at 11am to check on the status of the update meeting scheduled for 3pm*
btw do u think u’ll be able to draft the 20 page global master purchase agreement we talked about this morning before our 3pm? no? so when do you think you’ll have that? |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 1:18 PM Author: Galvanic sick old irish cottage (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38096855) |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 9:32 PM Author: buff son of senegal newt (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38099083) |
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Date: May 21st, 2019 6:26 PM Author: mentally impaired dingle berry school cafeteria (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38268175) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2019 3:00 PM Author: balding adventurous party of the first part messiness (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38272688) |
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Date: June 19th, 2019 11:21 AM Author: Flatulent volcanic crater piazza (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38410435) |
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Date: April 22nd, 2019 7:14 AM Author: Crystalline heaven Chasing down shit is literally all they do. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38122984) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:24 PM Author: vibrant theater the hardest thing they do is estimate resource (money and time) allocation and the job requires a lot of experience at lower levels actually seeing how long it takes to do stuff (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420768) |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 12:48 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38096741) |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 12:55 PM Author: translucent lodge lettuce Grow taller (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38096771) |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 1:01 PM Author: boyish ruddy native Where are you based?
Is your engineering background electrical?
I have a position open. |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 5:41 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution My background is Electrical! I can move to wherever. DM me at robert.whitestown@gmail.com. Thanks. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38098060) |
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Date: May 17th, 2019 9:03 AM Author: Appetizing Fanboi if that your IRL name i see why you’re not getting hires - surname is a microaggression (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38248104) |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 1:18 PM Author: Hilarious aphrodisiac karate digit ratio Process/Internalize
https://www.amazon.com/Cracking-PM-Interview-Product-Technology/dp/0984782818
https://www.amazon.com/Swipe-Unlock-Technology-Business-Strategy-ebook/dp/B0756MTX6K
Wear Lifts |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 5:40 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I've read Cracking PM interview. Not the other one. just ordered it. yeah i am a shortmo < 6' :( (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38098055) |
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Date: April 16th, 2019 9:28 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38099052) |
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Date: April 19th, 2019 7:20 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Subject: Another Final Round 3 hour onsite. Most likely 4 or 5 rounds of 30-45 min interviews with interviewers I’ll be interacting with cross functionally. This is for a B2C company. One of them will be an engineer for sure. How about the other 3? How should I prep for the final round? Be bold or play it safe? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38113302) |
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Date: April 20th, 2019 11:07 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38114979) |
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Date: April 20th, 2019 10:01 PM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall Hard to understand how you don't know what to say by now..Memorize a pitch and spit it back to every interviewer over and over again. They all ask the same questions (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38117364) |
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Date: April 21st, 2019 7:00 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution Are you a Product Manager? I’m finding that PM interviews are all different based off the type of company and flavor of PM. I’m finding it hard to script an interview - they are hard to prep for and duplicate. There’s no track for PMs per se.
How do you script for PM interviews? |
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Date: April 21st, 2019 10:15 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution Do lifts really work? Willing to try anything at this point... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38118738) |
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Date: April 21st, 2019 10:21 AM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall Do you tailor your personal story for every job to adequately demonstrate passion for a particular industry/company? Your background seems pretty standard, so possible that's where the problem lies. What do you say when someone asks why (insert specific tech niche)? Employers give jobs to the most passionate applicants and you're coming off as having no particular interests besides needing a job in product management.
Agree with other posts itt that a job at a startup might be a good move if nothing else to moreso narrow/target your resume. |
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Date: April 21st, 2019 10:39 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution This is a good point. I do come across as non-compelling. I don't resonate with my interviewers.
Fix for this is to do background research extensively? What should I be doing?
10-K (already do this) quora?
What else?
Really appreciate your insights.
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Date: April 21st, 2019 10:51 AM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall I don't think the fix is background research. I think it's finding a way to have more of a humanist touch. Tell stories about growing up where you first got interested in the specific niche. Convince the interviewer that pm role xyz was specifically made for you because of your past experiences. The story needs to fit besides electrical engineering --> top 5 MBA.
Also find a way to connect with the interviewer on a 1-to-1 level. If you're more reserved, ask questions about their background. It's just like a date where you're trying to get the girl to go home with you. PM roles are about managing people and you need to show you can create the necessary connections to get people to do what you want them to do |
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Date: April 21st, 2019 11:41 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution It's scary how much this is spot on and what I've been failing at... yikes! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38119050) |
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Date: April 21st, 2019 10:36 PM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall If you can lay the groundwork with a good first 10 minutes that demonstrates passion and develops quick rapport, you're much more likely to get a pass on corporate case questions that arise in the back half of each session with interviewers. Perfect your tell me about yourself, and why this industry/why this company answers for every interview. Find a way to work this in naturally even if you aren't explicitly asked. For example, there might be some specific question about your background to start. I usually just barrel through that with prepped material explaining whole background story + basis for passion. Obviously address the question at some point, but make sure you're giving your pitch when you get the opportunity. Or the interview moves forward and you've left no impression, and the interviewer has all the control to run you over in the following 20 minutes. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38121874) |
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Date: April 22nd, 2019 7:06 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution Hey man,
You’ve been giving me some solid advice. Any tips to practice/ make a connection with interviewers. I used to be good at connecting during engineering interviews but fail at business interviews. I can connect with people in a non interview setting in a casual setting. I also fail at connecting with women and apparently I make bad first impressions when there’s something at stake. Should I be more deprecating, etc? I think I’m charming but fail at people management - how do you give off the impression that you are a business people manager?
Thanks. |
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Date: April 22nd, 2019 8:40 PM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall In terms of the interview, speaking with confidence really goes a long way in building a connection. Try to read the situation. If they're giving you more opportunity to control the conversation, start asking questions and if they start to open up, get more personal with your questions. Maybe go from questions about the position to their background. Try to inject humor, deprecation is always good if you can pull it off. Hide nerves as best as possible, you want to seem like you're in a pleasant mood/at ease with the situation.
In a more general sense, it really takes a lot of practice to figure this all out if you're not a natural. You really need to make social success your number one focus in life in order to make significant progress. Push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Analyze every interaction, what you did well and how it made the other person feel and vice versa. Rinse and repeat, find out what works. Also find a good psych doctor and experiment with using different med combinations in different situations |
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Date: April 22nd, 2019 7:38 AM Author: Erotic range love of her life Excellent response.
RighteousJim... this applies to dating as well, FYI. |
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Date: April 22nd, 2019 7:10 AM Author: Erotic range love of her life An interview is just sales, you're selling yourself. Are you selling yourself in the interviews?
Hows the love life going, friend? |
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Date: April 22nd, 2019 7:18 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution I’m obviously not selling myself. I do great in phone interviews but fail in the final in person interviews... Tips on selling myself? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38122989) |
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Date: April 22nd, 2019 7:27 AM Author: Erotic range love of her life Are most of your interviews behavioral based? If so, they usually have some standard questions. Tell us about a time you had an issue with an employee, how did you resolve the conflict? Have you ever worked with someone with a diverse background? Etc. I have a list of stories memorized, some not even remotely true, that I spew out that have creative solutions. You have to practice your stories and be able to deliver them flawlessly (without sounding rehearsed). (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38123006) |
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Date: April 22nd, 2019 7:40 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution Mix of behavioral and product. I do 7/10 on all. Not compelling enough. How do I move from 7 to 9? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38123018) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2019 3:03 PM Author: balding adventurous party of the first part messiness (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38272701) |
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Date: April 22nd, 2019 7:28 AM Author: 180 locus be charming/clever/tall (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38123008) |
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Date: June 16th, 2019 11:58 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I thought I was charming... I thought wrong... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38399170) |
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Date: April 26th, 2019 1:25 PM Author: fluffy abusive factory reset button https://firstround.com/review/find-vet-and-close-the-best-product-managers-heres-how/ (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38146617) |
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Date: May 12th, 2019 7:17 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Ok, tomorrow I have another final round with 6 interviewers (2 of which I've already chatted with). Each interview will be 30 mins each. Seems like this will be mostly a fit interview. Any advice guys?
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Date: May 12th, 2019 9:33 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38225727) |
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Date: May 15th, 2019 12:46 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution Had my interview- think I bombed it with at least one guy. Expecting the worst. Will find out this week. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38236709) |
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Date: May 15th, 2019 12:43 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution ... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38238326) |
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Date: May 15th, 2019 12:59 PM Author: Green travel guidebook Pick a different career track that doesn't stink of AIDs.
You've got an EE degree so you could be doing all sorts of more interesting technical jobs. |
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Date: May 15th, 2019 6:14 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Thinking about it. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38239968) |
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Date: May 15th, 2019 1:10 PM Author: Mind-boggling Brethren Did you cop DAT PMP CERT? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38238461) |
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Date: May 15th, 2019 7:18 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution No I did not. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38240382) |
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Date: May 15th, 2019 1:36 PM Author: glittery charcoal wrinkle how much do product managers make nowadays at f100's (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38238578) |
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Date: May 15th, 2019 7:19 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Depends on company, but 110-140 base and another 10-50k in other bonuses, stocks, etc. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38240387) |
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Date: May 16th, 2019 1:16 PM Author: glittery charcoal wrinkle not bad at all, how many years of experience is needed? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38243862) |
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Date: May 16th, 2019 1:29 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution This is for fresh out of B-school. They say 1-3 yrs but you can get in if you ace the interview and are from H/S. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38243925) |
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Date: May 16th, 2019 1:10 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I thought I was dingfagged. Not yet. Apparently, they'll make decisions tomorrow.
Fingers crossed. |
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Date: May 16th, 2019 1:12 PM Author: Puce theater stage patrolman give us a couple of questions you were asked and your answers. then we can help you (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38243850) |
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Date: May 16th, 2019 1:20 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Most epic product failure:
I had to come up with an answer on the fly... so not sure if I fcuked this up. Talked about how we created the program for month and predicted revenue but it wasn't effective because there were a lot of cancellations. The story is not exactly coherent because extending the time frame is not that much of a challenge. On the issue of how to overcome this, chatted about how to look at the problem from all angles and sometimes not take the customers wants as bible and needed to sometimes challenge the customer... and how in the future i would float customer ideas across the entire team.. blah blah .. weak answer...
How would you work with a UX (Designer):
Rambled a bit and talked about user stories, user journer and how I did wireframes. Also mentioned that I sometimes work with the designer (because he's a contractor) - rambled here also on how I don't always involve him because of resource constraints, and involve him on major decisions... Weakest answer was the above... |
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Date: May 16th, 2019 1:29 PM Author: Puce theater stage patrolman 1) you need to be specific for PM answers. you didnt really answer the question based on your answer above. your answer was bland and generic. did you atleast ask him what the data shows as drivers for cancellations? then you could build an answer from that based on your domain/product knowledge (which you should have if you are applying to that company)
the questions you ask in the interview are as important as your answers
2) UX is driven product's roadmap and strategy. the product is your baby. you are going to work collaboratively but UX must fit into the whole ecosystem of how product is going to be positioned in the market and you are going to drive the UX to achieve the goals of the product. Give some specific examples (make up shit that is BELIEVABLE if you have to)
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Date: May 16th, 2019 1:31 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution For 1) I was the one who was asked about my most epic failure. I would have the data for cancellations. It's just random cancellations from the scheduling queue.
For 2) yeah I made up shit. I don't think my response was very confident/ believable. |
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Date: May 16th, 2019 1:32 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I agree my answers sucked. They are a 4/10 or 5/10 answer. I am praying hard that they are not a killshot. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38243945) |
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Date: May 16th, 2019 1:37 PM Author: Multi-colored Frisky Nursing Home Mad-dog Skullcap I'm not sure why you don't have canned answers to these types of questions. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38243970) |
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Date: May 16th, 2019 1:52 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution The product fail question was a new one for me. It took me by surprise. The other one I had rehearsed, but did not prep enough, so it's on me. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38244048) |
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Date: May 16th, 2019 1:39 PM Author: Puce theater stage patrolman being confident/believable is the key. good luck (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38243979) |
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Date: May 16th, 2019 1:39 PM Author: Multi-colored Frisky Nursing Home Mad-dog Skullcap (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38243984) |
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Date: May 16th, 2019 7:34 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Just got rejected! Damn! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38245708) |
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Date: May 16th, 2019 7:53 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Ok this is a really basic question, but how to be confident/ believable? Just prep like crazy or anything else?
Thanks! |
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Date: May 16th, 2019 8:55 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Ok got some feedback:
"really liked you as well, but ultimately decided on a candidate that xxx felt more connected to. You have all the skillset YYY are looking for, which is what made it hard for xxx at the end. I will definitely keep you in mind."
What the f does the above mean and how can I connect more with interviewers? |
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Date: May 17th, 2019 8:15 AM Author: glittery charcoal wrinkle prob means they just liked the other guy better
can't do anything about that, corporate jobs are just as much about FITTING into their culture than actually doing the job well. |
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Date: May 21st, 2019 6:44 PM Author: translucent lodge lettuce Other guy was taller (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38268285) |
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Date: June 16th, 2019 10:12 AM Author: alcoholic senate coffee pot I totally spelled this out for you (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38396078) |
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Date: May 17th, 2019 9:08 AM Author: Crystalline heaven The trick with interviews is to lie like a sociopath. Thats how I always ace them. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38248127) |
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Date: May 18th, 2019 11:43 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution The message seems to be to start making up shit to explain fit and passion. Here we go! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38255349) |
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Date: May 20th, 2019 3:26 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Here we go again. Another 2nd round interview this week with the hiring manager. Let's see how it goes this week.
TO DO:
1) Focus on fit and passion 2) Connect with Interviewer 3) Product review of their product
Wish me luck xo friends. |
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Date: May 21st, 2019 6:24 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Anyone want to critique my Why XXX pitch and Product pitch? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38268166) |
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Date: May 21st, 2019 6:43 PM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall Sure, poast it here (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38268264) |
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Date: May 24th, 2019 10:31 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution For Why Y company?
I am interested in Y because:
1) I have the passion for the role as when I was younger, I did xyz which I hated and Y eliminates. It's something I connect to. Also I love tech and see that Y is at the forefront of z so it's exciting to be a part of a company that's forward thinking.
2) Impact: Y has 100k customers and solves the problem of A which is sometimes the critical factor of keeping SMB alive and the lifeblood of the economy. The ability to have impact on so many customers and the ability to have an impact on a critical factor of their business is powerful. Furthermore, I have PM experience in space B so I can add value. Also, I looked at some of your D features and have some ideas on making it better for the customer.
3) Growth: I want to be a part of a company/ industry that's growing. You guys are in space B which has a lot of inefficiencies and has a lot of opportunities for growth. Also, you're just covering only 1% of businesses which means we are still in the early stages of growth. When there's growth in industry/ company it means growth for me professionally and that's good for me.
Thoughts? |
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Date: May 21st, 2019 6:44 PM Author: nudist bbw nibblets Project management is for women (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38268276) |
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Date: May 21st, 2019 6:57 PM Author: provocative friendly grandma shrine TCR (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38268405) |
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Date: May 21st, 2019 6:56 PM Author: provocative friendly grandma shrine It’s a shitty role and if you are technical you can do better. When your project goes in a ditch your leadership will work a side deal with development (who actually have all the levers beside the checkbook) and cut you out. Then you’ll be blamed. Go work on the technical side. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38268402) |
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Date: May 21st, 2019 10:53 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution It's Product Management and unless you are a founder, best bet into senior management is thru the product pipeline. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38269724) |
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Date: May 21st, 2019 10:54 PM Author: nudist bbw nibblets Lol (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38269728) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2019 1:44 PM Author: provocative friendly grandma shrine Smaller companies can call any role anything so who knows. F500s this is blatantly false. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38272224) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2019 11:08 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution For techie F500 companies, what’s the best way to make it to upper management? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38280841) |
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Date: June 19th, 2019 7:38 PM Author: Chocolate wagecucks sales actually (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38412607) |
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Date: May 21st, 2019 7:15 PM Author: alcoholic senate coffee pot I once wrote out a whole interview for aspie guide. You are failing final round I interviews, which means you are failing on fit. To get to final round, you have already shown that you know the right stuff. Now you need to show that you are a nice, amicable and easy to get along with guy. Yes, you are aspie and yes, you can do this
1. Always be pleasant, polite and considerate to everyone. This includes the secretary, hr, anyone you interact with. Be considerate, positive and polite about everyone you talk about, people you worked and went to school with. This does not mean lie. This means place emphasis on the real positives of other people and your relationships. If there is one negative stand out and it makes you look good or helps bond with who you are talking to, you can mention ONE negative thing that should stand out from all your positives. Uou only get one.
2. Be an active listener and let the other person lead the conversation. This includes how you talk about your work experience. If they want substantive career details, they will ask. If they want to chit chat, follow their lead. Be I terested in THEM and ask questions about what they tell you. Not random, canned questions but questions that are specifically tailored to that person. And then listen to what they say and pay attention. Do NOT try to steer the conversation back to your work experience and how awesome you are unless they ask. Forget the business bs, you have that down. If you want a book, get one on active listening.
Again, the most improtant thing is listening and following the interviewers lead but you can aspie your way through it based on hints. Are they all work work work? If so spend more time talking about work but still listen to what they want to hear. Which part of your experience are they most interested in? What do THEY need help with in their job? It's not just about your resume, its about the other person and what they need.
If they talk more about personal stuff, kids, weather, commute and where you live, you follow THAT lead. Turn it back on them, ask for their advice on whatever they are talking about.
Be nice to everyone, LISTEN, and care about the person you are talking to and what they want from you. You will be fine even if aspie. |
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Date: May 22nd, 2019 2:56 PM Author: Bipolar fragrant potus death wish Peterman needs to go back to the basics: Sex. With men. For money. |
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Date: June 13th, 2019 4:43 PM Author: alcoholic senate coffee pot Being a high class call girl is actually all about following my advice to the letter. That's how you get from the truck stop to the Waldorf. That and knowing how to suck cock. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38384626) |
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Date: June 18th, 2019 11:04 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution
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Date: May 24th, 2019 3:28 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution bump (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38284187) |
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Date: May 24th, 2019 3:32 PM Author: buff son of senegal newt fuck you peterman (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38284220) |
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Date: May 24th, 2019 4:32 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Not peterman. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38284590) |
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Date: June 12th, 2019 12:43 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Ok, just created a ppt presentation, unsolicited with some feature ideas for tomorrow's interview.
Will engage in small talk and try and connect to the company.
Any last minute tips?
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Date: June 12th, 2019 2:05 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38378740) |
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Date: June 12th, 2019 2:08 PM Author: Bipolar fragrant potus death wish you need to get back to the lots, peterman (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38378760) |
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Date: June 12th, 2019 2:08 PM Author: Floppy principal's office useless brakes You rockin' dat PROJECT+ cert, hoss? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38378768) |
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Date: June 12th, 2019 2:09 PM Author: Bipolar fragrant potus death wish his only cert is HIV+ (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38378774) |
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Date: June 12th, 2019 10:08 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Not Peterman. Wish me luck guys. Will let you know by end of this week how it goes. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38381267) |
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Date: June 12th, 2019 10:16 PM Author: Bipolar fragrant potus death wish ur boihole will be back on the lots (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38381287) |
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Date: June 12th, 2019 10:23 PM Author: Arousing fiercely-loyal preventive strike incel cr LJL at peterman (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38381315) |
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Date: June 13th, 2019 2:52 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Just got a call from the company. They cancelled my interview that was scheduled for today. “We’ve already made an offer to someone else. We don’t want to waste your time. We have your info on file.”
Any way to use the cancellation for maximum leverage for future roles with the company?
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Date: June 13th, 2019 4:39 PM Author: Bipolar fragrant potus death wish no dude the job market is saturated as fuck you have no leverage (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38384590) |
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Date: June 13th, 2019 4:46 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Damn, that bad. Does it help if I move to the Bay area if I want a job in Tech?
Thanks. |
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Date: June 13th, 2019 8:38 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38385691) |
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Date: June 15th, 2019 8:24 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Have another interview this week. They want me to optimize their basket size... I need to make a presentation. Any tips?
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Date: June 15th, 2019 8:26 PM Author: amethyst gaping tanning salon You should probably just Stop after a certain point imo. Don't bother trying again until you can convincingly aggrandise your resume or improve your phenotype somehow.
Sure you might succeed after 48 months and 11 interviews but it will be a Pyyrhic victory at that point. You might even succeed this week, but your reward will be being a fucking "product manager" which is NOT what you really want IRL. |
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Date: June 15th, 2019 8:33 PM Author: supple church corn cake (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38394449) |
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Date: June 15th, 2019 8:38 PM Author: amethyst gaping tanning salon Also by the time he gets an offer he won't even think to negotite his salary or anything, he'll throw himself into the (pointless) job in an effort to Prove himself and probably just make a bunch of enemies while he's at it. Before long he'll be the typical poaster getting "the fear" on sundays and wanting to killself. He'll be forever fearful of being RIF'd or otherwise Ruined. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38394473) |
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Date: June 15th, 2019 8:47 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution What do I want IRL? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38394510) |
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Date: June 16th, 2019 9:56 AM Author: amethyst gaping tanning salon 1. To Post about making $200k and glibly Complain about the challenges of making ends meet 2. To avoid ignominy in the workplace 3. To NOT "manage products" |
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Date: June 16th, 2019 10:15 AM Author: alcoholic senate coffee pot A well paying job is a pretty good reward. He should not negotiate salary given how hard of a time he had getting a job. Salary negotiation is for people who genuinely have options and even then it is frowned upon. You are better off getting the right experience and skill set and moving on to a better job down the road. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38396084) |
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Date: June 16th, 2019 5:09 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I agree that I don't have options. I'll try and negotiate a bit if I get the offer... but I don't have a lot of leverage. Yes, I'll follow your advice on connecting tomorrow. Wish me luck. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38397491) |
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Date: June 17th, 2019 10:47 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Had my interview today... I don't think I hit a home-run.. expecting a ding on Friday... I’m failing the believable/ trust smell test :(. Help! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38403393) |
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Date: June 18th, 2019 10:51 AM Author: alcoholic senate coffee pot I did help. I told you how to address your exact problem. But you, ironically enough, failed to listen.
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Date: June 18th, 2019 11:05 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution I swear to God I did what you recommended, or made a concerted effort to... so this time I do think I made a connection but I get the feeling they think I have too many discrepancies/ red flags, etc..
The director even told me, "Your professional achievements don't line up with your gold plated educational achievements. What happened?" |
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Date: June 18th, 2019 11:20 AM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall Embellish accomplishments on resume until they adequately line up (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38405139) |
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Date: June 18th, 2019 11:32 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution I do this but maybe it doesn't add up when I open my mouth. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38405212) |
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Date: June 18th, 2019 10:19 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38404800) |
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Date: June 18th, 2019 10:32 AM Author: violent stirring spot indirect expression You're asking the wrong people. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38404856) |
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Date: June 18th, 2019 11:41 AM Author: Green travel guidebook leverage your credentials to get a chill engineering job. why are you so desperate to do product management?
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Date: June 18th, 2019 11:45 AM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall This..why fight for a job that sucks anyway (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38405291) |
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Date: June 18th, 2019 12:26 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Cause I did my MBA, and giving up feels like going backwards. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38405477) |
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Date: June 18th, 2019 8:24 PM Author: amethyst gaping tanning salon If you bombed OCI then the MBA is pointless. Why AREN'T you in private equity RIGHT NOW? It's because you failed. No one wants damaged goods. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38407821) |
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Date: June 18th, 2019 10:03 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution This is sadly, kind of on point, or it feels like it is. I had a director ask me that the other day, "Why did you bomb OCI?" (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38408317) |
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Date: June 19th, 2019 12:19 AM Author: amethyst gaping tanning salon 180. What was your response? Did you mention Clique? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38408977) |
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Date: June 19th, 2019 9:19 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution Yeah I explained to him that I was a ascended loser... :/ (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38409979) |
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Date: June 19th, 2019 10:17 AM Author: Green travel guidebook the real question is why the fuck did you a MBA? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38410147) |
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Date: June 19th, 2019 6:47 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I was getting stagnant with my $130K job. Wanted to take my career to the next level. Aim for the C-suite. Oops! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38412393) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:16 PM Author: Green travel guidebook one of the terrible things about the corporate world: desperately mediocre people who still can't accept they're not going to maek it (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420710) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:17 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I am beginning to accept this... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420728) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:19 PM Author: Green travel guidebook not (entirely) trying to be mean, but are you being honest with yourself about your personality and the way you present yourself? the sort of MBA jobs you are aiming for are all about presentation. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420745) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:24 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution What does that mean? Am I being honest with my self assessment? I'm suspecting I come across as non-sales/ non-smooth/ low energy... since I'm not getting the offers... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420770) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:26 PM Author: Green travel guidebook what made you think you were a good fit for this sort of role in the first place? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420781) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:31 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Top 5 engineering + top 5 mba qualifies you to get an interview. It seemed a natural progression from my career pre-mba. Obviously, that hasn't happened yet. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420807) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:32 PM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall Tbf, he seems likeable and persistent (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420817) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:35 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Can't 100% tell if you are being sarcastic or not... but if you are being real, thanks.
I don't think likability is what's killing me... i think it may be trust and for some reason i'm coming in second or leaving the interviewers with doubt. not hitting a home-run... |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:39 PM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall Not sarcastic, honestly may be nothing wrong. The market is saturated as fuck right now (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420853) |
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Date: June 19th, 2019 10:04 AM Author: red cerebral point I skimmed the thread so may have missed, but do you have a compelling story for why you want to do PM? (Other than failing OCI; perhaps a spin on failing OCI.)
For your (relatively senior) role, they're looking for someone who can lead and manage others, so that's what you need to convey, ideally through anecdotes of how you've successfully managed others in the past, maybe business school projects or previous professional or personal pursuits. If they ask questions about what you've enjoyed the most in your past jobs and what your biggest challenges were, tie your answers to leadership and organization.
Unlike entry-level jobs, which just look for someone eager and personable (i.e., connection), this is a leadership position that requires leadership skills and traits. You're applying to be the boss of other people, so act like it. |
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Date: June 19th, 2019 11:15 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution I applied for PM roles during OCI but failed with the OCI companies - graduated last year. Now doing PM for a shit company. So formally not a lot of experience. Should I still act like a boss or should I act personable and "eager"/ show passion?
I've been wondering about the above for a while now, and would appreciate your help in that. |
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Date: June 19th, 2019 11:19 AM Author: red cerebral point It's not either or. You need both. You need to be personable enough to be likable -- this is a threshold; once you're likable enough it doesn't matter. AND you need to be confident. Acting like a boss doesn't mean acting like an asshole. It means knowing what you're doing, not requiring handholding from your superiors, and being able to manage other people. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38410419) |
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Date: June 19th, 2019 11:40 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution How to develop strength during interviews? I am confident but almost in a "easy going" way... not necessarily a leader of men way... any tips or books?
Thanks, |
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Date: June 19th, 2019 7:44 PM Author: Chocolate wagecucks you got a worthless degree for a shit job.
that's why you are failing. |
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Date: June 19th, 2019 9:53 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution So far it's been worthless to me. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38413269) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 9:55 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution Subject: Rejected again! Got rejected again on fit! Throwing off too many red flags apparently. FML. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38419970) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 11:31 AM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall How do you get set so many interviews and never pass a single one. Starting to think this is flame. The gap is a bit unbelievable (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420449) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:02 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I wish dude. Something happens to me during the interviews. I come across as either bland/ low trust or a combination of the two. Like I said before a director at the last job I applied to said, "Your qualifications and what you did after business school doesn't line up".
I throw off structural red-flags and I wind up defending myself more than moving the story forward. Help!! |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:06 PM Author: buff son of senegal newt how much would you make at one of these jobs/whats your experience (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420647) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:23 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Not enough. Base is 110-140k. Bonus is 25-77k. All in is 150-200K. Background is in engineering pre-mba. Post MBA is Product Manager at a shit company. Somehow I'm either giving off the vibe that I don't know what I'm talking about or I'm not gonna stick around :( I'm a risky hire. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420762) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:22 PM Author: Multi-colored Frisky Nursing Home Mad-dog Skullcap You're not controlling your interviews. You're letting them dictate everything. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420759) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:28 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I agree. I tried really hard to control the narrative, but as Clinton mentioned above you have to go with the flow of the interview as well... I am out of sync and don't control.. it's a fine balance that I'm failing... I probably sound like junior varsity as well and not polished/ corporate/ weak leadership..
At this point I'm thinking there are multiple failure points. I would be happy to do live mock interviews with anyone who's willing to... robert.whitestown@gmail.com
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:23 PM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall You have to be questioning whether this is the right fit at this point. All of these people couldn’t have dinged you for nothing. That has to mean something (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420765) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:29 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I agree. I am branching out... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420797) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:32 PM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall What’s the next plan? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420811) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:33 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I am branching into strategy and ops roles for tech companies. hopefully the bar is lower although I am very well aware of the fact that they prefer ex-Strategy Consultants. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420823) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:38 PM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall Interesting, how does your outcome compare to others in your cohort. Any similar to yours? What year did you finish? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38420847) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 12:46 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution I finished last year. So I have PM on my resume, which helps getting me interviews but raises questions for other roles... I'm just in a weird situation.
people usually get offers from internships.. i don't have that going for me.. and they do have some form of consulting experience pre-mba for this role... so I know I have the odds against me... :( |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 5:34 PM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall There weren’t any other engineers in your class..What are they doing now? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38422034) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 6:52 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Management Consulting/ PM/ General Management, etc. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38422284) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 8:58 PM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall What do they say about your issue? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38422734) |
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Date: June 22nd, 2019 11:40 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution They are encouraging me to leave the quest for PM.
One of them said I don't sound PMy enough when she did a mock interview with me.
I'm wondering if my age has anything to do it. I am an older MBA grad... |
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Date: June 23rd, 2019 12:13 AM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall It’s a shit job to have to fight for..every pm is just a failed, washed up entrepreneur anyway (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38426887) |
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Date: June 23rd, 2019 12:19 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution Agreed. Was under the impression that it was the quickest road to c- Level suite. |
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Date: June 23rd, 2019 9:12 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution Do you think I could be getting age-pwnd? I am trying to make a career change in my mid-late 30s. (Finished MBA last year) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38427442) |
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Date: June 23rd, 2019 5:37 PM Author: disrespectful odious filthpig hall (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38429053) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 5:36 PM Author: translucent lodge lettuce (not a litigator) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38422040) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 3:10 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Anyone want to review my resume to see if I have any red flags? Although I don't think it's my resume since I make it all the way to the final round.
Thanks. |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 4:51 PM Author: amethyst gaping tanning salon It's just phenotype. You can be infinitely hard on yourself and maybe improve a little but if you could see who they actually hire you would lol. Try to find an interviewer in the same Clique as you, seriously. Linkedin makes this somewhat doable. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38421889) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 6:50 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution The guy who would have been my hiring manager was similar in phenotype to me. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38422279) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 5:31 PM Author: Arousing fiercely-loyal preventive strike incel why PM dude?? why are you singularly fucking focused on wanting to do THIS ONE SPECIFIC JOB, particularly when all objective and available data tends to indicate that you have almost no aptitude for this field (or that you are afflicted with the even more unusual but-from your end-equally outcome determinative malady of actually *being* a good project manager, but somehow congenitally incapable of conveying that fact to anyone in any interview ever) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38422024) |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 6:49 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution As mentioned above, I’m moving away from PM.
Thanks, |
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Date: June 21st, 2019 6:58 PM Author: Bipolar fragrant potus death wish do you have gas to get you to the Waco, TX flying J, I could PayPal you some cash... I've been doing really good on BTC last week (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38422300) |
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Date: June 23rd, 2019 12:31 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution bump. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38427893) |
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Date: June 23rd, 2019 1:06 PM Author: provocative friendly grandma shrine Why would you spend so much time chasing a shitty job title like this? Really not a desirable role in my experience. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38428026) |
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Date: June 23rd, 2019 8:35 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution Yeah, I want it less now. Transition to other careers now. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38429849) |
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Date: January 5th, 2021 10:31 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution What other good non-tech roles should I consider? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#41684220) |
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Date: June 24th, 2019 6:44 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution If I want a job in tech should I move to the bay area cold? Will physically being there help?
Thanks. |
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Date: June 24th, 2019 8:10 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution bump (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#38431435) |
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Date: January 5th, 2021 2:07 AM Author: buff son of senegal newt lol (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#41678387) |
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Date: December 19th, 2020 7:11 PM Author: amethyst gaping tanning salon Where are we on this? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#41580509) |
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Date: January 4th, 2021 7:34 PM Author: wonderful aqua institution It’s a complete shit show. I don’t think I am PM material. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#41676305) |
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Date: January 4th, 2021 7:58 PM Author: Chocolate wagecucks you dont want to be "PM material", its a fake job. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#41676478) |
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Date: August 5th, 2021 9:52 AM Author: Pea-brained pocket flask (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#42900633) |
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Date: January 4th, 2021 8:16 PM Author: stimulating garrison you still in the same job you had June 2019? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#41676553) |
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Date: January 5th, 2021 2:00 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution Nah different role. Still struggling though. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#41678372) |
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Date: September 25th, 2022 6:06 AM Author: amethyst gaping tanning salon Your a Joke (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#45226862) |
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Date: April 21st, 2021 8:14 AM Author: amethyst gaping tanning salon where are we on this? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#42321165) |
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Date: April 21st, 2021 8:51 AM Author: Hyperactive anal internal respiration parlor Circling back with you tomorrow after I kill self (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#42321231) |
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Date: May 18th, 2021 4:45 PM Author: amethyst gaping tanning salon (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#42483970) |
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Date: August 5th, 2021 9:44 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution One guy on my team had a nervous breakdown, another guy is quitting, and another guy quit 6 months ago. It's a bit of a sinking ship. FML. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#42900596) |
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Date: August 5th, 2021 10:02 AM Author: Pea-brained pocket flask these are make work sinecure jobs for women hth (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#42900675) |
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Date: August 5th, 2021 10:23 AM Author: provocative friendly grandma shrine This isn't far from the truth. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#42900760) |
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Date: August 5th, 2021 10:43 AM Author: Pea-brained pocket flask men just learn to code and work 4 hours per day while making more than their "PM" (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#42900843) |
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Date: August 5th, 2021 10:24 AM Author: irradiated abode scourge upon the earth ("alpha" "man" "working" "all day") (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#42900765) |
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Date: March 17th, 2024 9:11 AM Author: comical henna multi-billionaire orchestra pit (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#47500795) |
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Date: November 25th, 2022 12:37 PM Author: amethyst gaping tanning salon (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#45543181) |
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Date: December 4th, 2022 8:08 PM Author: amethyst gaping tanning salon https://www.reddit.com/r/ProductManagement/comments/zcs48k/interviewing_for_product_manager_roles/ (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#45585759) |
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Date: March 16th, 2024 10:51 AM Author: electric personal credit line generalized bond (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#47498983) |
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Date: March 17th, 2024 5:17 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution Are you going for PM roles or are you asking how it went for me the OP? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#47500630) |
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Date: March 17th, 2024 8:58 AM Author: electric personal credit line generalized bond I need to come up with a plan to escape Bottom Tier Backend Web Development as Artificial Intelligence is going to be Ruinous. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#47500784) |
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Date: January 23rd, 2026 7:29 PM Author: electric personal credit line generalized bond Pls respond (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#49613045) |
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Date: March 17th, 2024 9:14 AM Author: lake bawdyhouse marketing idea My biggest takeaway from skimming this thread is that people seem to think project managers are the same as product managers… (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#47500798) |
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Date: March 17th, 2024 11:23 AM Author: wonderful aqua institution Yeah they are not the same. They have overlap but product has elements that are not found in project management and are in theory not found with the other functions in software development. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#47501006) |
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Date: March 17th, 2024 2:52 PM Author: lake bawdyhouse marketing idea Right, some PMs are even responsible for growing annual turnover in their product line. It can be a very senior level role. Most project managers otoh just forward stuff around (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#47501567) |
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Date: April 30th, 2025 7:58 PM Author: amethyst gaping tanning salon (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#48894903) |
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Date: January 23rd, 2026 7:27 PM Author: amethyst gaping tanning salon (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#49613042) |
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Date: January 23rd, 2026 7:29 PM Author: electric personal credit line generalized bond @gork pls summarize (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4242420&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310909#49613043) |