BLOG FOR PRODUCT MANAGERS
Growth Insights Blog for Product Managers
Get answers to common Product Management Career questions like:
How do I pivot into Product Management?
How should I position myself for a promotion to Senior Product Manager?
What should I really focus on in the first 90 days of my new Product Manager role to be successful?
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The Tech Recruiter Intel Series: Tip #5 - Be PATIENT
Let’s be real: waiting sucks. Especially when you just had a great interview, they said they’d follow up soon… and then? Crickets. But what recruiters told me is a helpful reframe: "If we’re not getting back to you, we’re probably waiting too."
The Tech Recruiter Intel Series: Tip #4 - Be ENTHUSIASTIC
This may be the most underused lever in the entire hiring process: genuine enthusiasm. Recruiters told me they notice right away when someone is mailing it in. You can have the perfect resume, but if you show up flat, bored, or vague in the interview… it’s a no.
The Tech Recruiter Intel Series: Tip #3 - Be HONEST
This one might seem obvious - but it came up a lot in recruiter conversations: be honest. About your experience. Your gaps. Your intentions. Your location. Recruiters talk to a lot of people. And they remember the ones who misrepresent themselves. Hiring is a long game. Even if you’re not a fit today, they might call you next quarter.
The Tech Recruiter Intel Series: Tip #2 - Be RELEVANT
Here’s something recruiters made very clear: they’re not just scanning for good candidates. They’re scanning for relevant ones. In a sea of strong resumes, the folks who make it to the next round are the ones who feel tailored to the specific role. You might be amazing—but if it’s not clear how your background maps to the job? You’re out.
The Tech Recruiter Intel Series: Tip #1 - Be CONCISE
Big tech recruiters are drowning in noise. On average, they’re juggling 10–15 roles at once, each with dozens of candidates in flight. Add in packed calendars, changing job descriptions, and inboxes overflowing with cold messages, and you can imagine the reality: they’re making decisions fast - really fast.
The Roadmap to Landing Your Next Product Management Job
Job searching can feel overwhelming—especially in Product Management, where competition is high and expectations are unclear and vary from job to job. Our clients typically come to us when they’re exhausted and feel like the opportunity to do it solo is no longer an option.
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