Who, Why, and How
summary
Ten years in HR and talent acquisition turns into a focused product-management pivot after an August 2023 layoff: completes a 10-week Python course, applies to the CMU MS in Product Management, and tailors recommendations and a resume to highlight transferable PM work like AB tests and funnel optimization. Applies to ~30 internships, wins a Rocket Mortgage digital PM internship to build an AI chatbot, and expects rapid testing, frequent shipping, and measurable funnel conversion improvements.
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chapters (14)
- 0:00Welcome and introduction
- 1:08Meet the speaker Brielle
- 2:15Career zigzag and puzzle pieces
- 4:42Love for tech and customer focus
- 6:52Aha moment leading to PM
- 8:17Personal inspiration for change
- 10:26First steps into PM transition
- 12:36Transferable skills discovered
- 14:49Overcoming impostor syndrome
- 17:59Sources of support and motivation
- 20:50Who should consider PM career
- 22:18Program environment and growth
- 24:06Internship excitement and plans
- 27:09Q&A and closing remarks
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