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🚀 The Paradox of Experience in Tech 🚀Ever felt trapped in the cycle of hiring tech talent based solely on years of experience? Here's a reality check:🔍 A client once sought a Salesforce Program Manager with extensive experience. They hired someone boasting 15+ years in the role. The result? The project lagged a year behind and skyrocketed over budget. The manager's next career move? Another role, now with "17 years of experience."🌟 Contrastingly, I've seen project managers with diverse skill sets—maybe not decades in one niche—but everything they touch seems to thrive.💡 The takeaway? Hiring for sheer experience often gets you just that: years counted. But if you prioritize talent, passion, and adaptability, you're likely to strike gold.How do you approach tech hiring? Let's discuss and learn!#TechTalent #HiringWisdom #BeyondExperience

I have applied to 600 jobs since January 2024. I have imagined my next opportunity as a Scrum Master, Change Manager, Business Analyst, or Workday Specialist. I have interviewed at Sierra Nevada Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Molson Coors, BAE Systems, SSR Mining, Northwestern Mutual, DISH Network, Gates Corporation, Comcast, Fresenius Medical Care, RTD, and Netflix. Over the last few months, I have:• worked with a career coach to update my LinkedIn Profile, Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview responses/stories• reached out to former coworkers to share advice, worries, and encouragement• wrote recommendations for coworkers impacted by the same layoff• attended networking events at Boulder Start Up Week, Mile High Agile, and Women&TECH Meetup• signed up with usemassive.com to automatically apply to jobs that fit my criteria• connected with several recruiters who have seemed genuinely interested in my placement• deleted hundreds of rejection emails clogging up my inbox• gotten 0 offersNo matter how hard I try, I haven't found what I am looking for:• remote (preferred) or hybrid in Denver, CO area• collaborate on creative projects with others • connect with a company's mission and legacy• where I can solve a problem and make a better user experience• able to continue to learn and grow as an Agile Practitioner, Project Manager, or Workday Expert• Space Industry would be exciting! However, I am open to any industryTruthfully, this has been an exhausting process and experience, but I am continuing to put in the work to find the right fit, to better myself and my skills, and to find time to enjoy this break. I got a new tattoo. My poetry and artwork were featured in RISE Art Show benefiting The Blue Bench. I took my family on a road trip to Indiana to view the Total Solar Eclipse at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I took my family on a road trip to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, where we saw 5 Grizzly Bears! I have spent every opportunity to volunteer at the Denver Botanic Gardens... planting, weeding, spreading mulch, and just getting my hands dirty.This time in my life is stressful, but I feel much lighter now that I approach every opportunity as a world to explore. There is so much more to see.Thanks for reading and reposting! Keep your fingers crossed for me!

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How does Domain Knowledge play a crucial role in the PM Hiring Process?In the 41st episode of Product Management Interview Experience (video link in the first comment), Sunit A., a Senior Product Manager at #Microsoft, shares his interview experience and provides valuable insights. Sunit discusses his transition from a consulting role to a product role and emphasizes the importance of domain expertise in PM hiring. Over the years, Sunit developed expertise in the Fintech domain (taxation) and worked with products like #NetSuite which was very valuable in cracking the interview process for Microsoft Dynamic 365. We also discussed the details of his #interview process at Microsoft, which consisted of four rounds. The first round focused on his core #finance knowledge and experience, while the second round delved into his past deliverables and team dynamics. The third round primarily consisted of behavioral questions, and the fourth round focused on metrics and measuring success. Let me know in the comment section, what are your thoughts on shifting industry trends where the focus is given to domain knowledge for the PM hiring. If you found this video valuable don't forget to share it with your peers.#fintech #productmanagement #producthiring #microsofthiring #microsoftinterviews #productinteviews #microsoft #interviewquestions #interview

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Want the inside edge on the newest opportunities in the #remote workforce? Looking to ACE your interview?#connect #follow and hit that 🔔 to make sure you catch every fresh #jobposting as they drop. You’ll also find a quick summary and tips to get prepared for the interview!So let’s get into it…this opportunity is for: Senior Product Manager, Product Analytics https://ift.tt/f5BvqWOGitLab is developing a new Product Analytics capability to help customers make data-driven decisions. As a product manager, you will drive the product direction, bring it to market, and manage its lifecycle. The role requires experience in product launches, B2B SaaS, and analytics, along with strong communication skills and a vision for the product's integration into GitLab's platform. Now for the fun: Interview Question: Can you provide an example of a time when you successfully brought a new product to market, and how you managed to generate awareness and adoption for it?High-level tip on how to best answer it: When answering this question, it's important to provide a specific example from your past experience where you led the successful launch of a new product. Discuss the strategies you used to create awareness, engage with customers, and drive adoption. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, demonstrating your ability to drive a product from 0 to 1 and achieve success in the market. Emphasize the impact of your actions and the results achieved. *Please note these jobs are presented, offered, and hiring courtesy of their respective POE’s. #remotefirst #nowhiring #nuagi #hiring #newjobs #interviewprep———-———-———-———-———-———-———-———-———-———- I’m Jamal Brooks, a #careercoach and #resource for the career journey. I help remove barriers so YOU get more wins! If you want to perfect your interviewing skills, click the link to book a complimentary consultation. If we are a mutual fit we can establish an engagement agreement at a competitive rate. Let’s get to work and get you hired!

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Applying for a new role? Don’t fixate on the job title, rather focus on what the responsibilities and requirements are. ☝️Think about it this way: being a “Project Manager” at Google involves different tasks than a similar position at Microsoft. Job hunting might be a challenge, but honing in on the details in the job description will guide you toward a role that perfectly matches your skills and experience. 🔍️While job titles provide a launching pad, it’s the job description that deserves your focused attention.#team #interview #worklife #careergoals #jobs #work #employment #careers #recruitment #hiring #jobsearch #jobopportunity #careertips #recruiting

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Hello, LinkedIn Community,I am taking some time to embark on a new career journey and would appreciate your support! My time at Twilio has been incredibly inspiring, thanks to the exceptional individuals I've had the privilege of collaborating with during my 3-year tenure. I'm deeply grateful for the experiences and learning opportunities.Special thanks to Kenny Hoxworth and Katrina Lindholm for their belief in my expertise and unwavering support when I joined Twilio and to my colleagues across various departments who've been constant sources of inspiration. I’ve learned so much from each of you and your partnerships. During my tenure, we achieved remarkable milestones:🤝 We introduced a mentorship program with a small group of employees, and its resounding success led to the organization-wide adoption within our Employee Resource Groups, highlighting our ability to drive talent development and unity.🚀 We orchestrated an overhaul of our onboarding process, introducing personalized self-service micro-learning for engineers and product managers, revolutionizing their onboarding experience. 📈 We facilitated a continuous learning initiative for engineers and product managers, engaging over 35 of the most talented and passionate subject matter experts I've had the privilege to collaborate with <3 📚 We devised and implemented personalized learning delivery strategies and featuring weekly email campaigns that not only achieved open rates well above industry norms but also had a company-wide impact on the successful adoption of new technologies.🔍 We played pivotal roles in numerous cross-functional initiatives, enhancing interdepartmental processes across R&D Enablement, R&D Governance, Billable Item Governance and Strategy & Operations, promoting unity and streamlining operations.🔧 We were instrumental in addressing and rectifying operational gaps through innovative process enhancements and automation solutions, significantly improving the customer experience while reducing unnecessary costs.I want to express my deep appreciation to the dedicated colleagues and exceptional teams I've had the privilege to work with on these transformative initiatives.🙏 As I step into new horizons, I'm excited to focus on opportunities in Organizational Development, People Strategy, Learning and Development & Project Management. I'm passionate about working with people, and my professional journey encompasses product development, software development, contact center management, and collections in highly regulated industries.Your insights, connections, or opportunities are greatly appreciated. Let's continue this incredible journey together. #OrganizationalDevelopment #PeopleStrategy #LearningandDevelopment #TalentManagement #OpenToWork

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Applying for APM Positions? Don’t Forget These Tips!When applying for APM roles, especially in tech companies like Google, Meta or Salesforce, it’s important to strategically showcase your experience and skills. Here are some key things I took care of when applying:1. Highlighting PM-Like Responsibilities: Even if you weren’t officially in a PM role, emphasize experiences where you acted as one. For example, as a developer, I led a team of three, ensuring our solutions aligned with customer needs. This demonstrated my ability to manage projects and lead teams effectively, both key skills for an APM role.2. Leveraging Your Technical Background: I made it clear how my technical background could be an asset in understanding the needs of developers and bridging the gap between technical and management teams. This angle often sets candidates apart, as it shows you can speak both the technical and business languages.3. Showcasing Certifications: Coming from a tech background, I highlighted certifications in management and communication skills to strengthen my case for a management role. These credentials further demonstrated my readiness to tackle the challenges of an APM role.4. Adding a Personal Touch: I strongly believe in the power of a well-crafted cover letter or a personalized note to the hiring manager. I never skip on that question. It’s a way to elaborate on your experiences and strengths that might not fit on your resume. Plus, it gives you the chance to make a more personal connection with the hiring team.These strategies helped me stand out in the competitive APM job market, and land interviews. I hope they can do the same for you. Stay tuned for my upcoming post on cover letter tips—there’s so much more to share!#APM #ProductManagement #Resume #Google #Meta

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When it comes to getting a job at a Top Company, the adage rings true: Hard skills will get you an interview but soft skills will get you hired.We asked this year's LinkedIn Top Companies to share the soft skills that they focus on during the hiring process. ServiceNow Asia-Pacific Chief Operating Officer Melissa Ries says, "We don’t take success for granted, and we’re always ready to learn and evolve. In other words, we’re hungry and humble — this is a specific soft skill we look for in candidates.”Read on for more insights from Canva, ResMed, Optus and Adobe. Explore this year's LinkedIn’s 2024 #TopCompanies list, a data-backed ranking of the 25 best companies for career growth in Australia: https://lnkd.in/TCAustralia24By Cayla Dengate

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One of the most underrated soft skills that we forget is the Art of Listening. We are taught how to speak, how to write but we are not taught how to listen. Try reading The Gentle Art of Listening. It just might help!https://lnkd.in/guUUnsXK

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Candidate Experience:My view is that no one can be successful alone. Without my team I'm just a strategist with no execution - so I'm lucky to have a fantastic team!When it comes to hiring I know that the best talent, like the best companies, has a lot of choice and to stay competitive you need the best. That's why hiring needs to be a two-way street. The candidate needs to be the right fit and the company needs to be the right fit. In many cases the hiring process is the first real experience someone has of your organisation and my experience is that so many leaders overlook the importance of that. The questions you should ask yourself are: ·How do you want your company, your team and yourself to come across to a candidate?·Are you setting them up for success?·Are you building the foundation for a strong working relationship?Or,·Are you trying too hard?·Are you just trying to trip people up?I want every candidate I interview to walk away with an insight into who I am as a leader and what I represent. A true experience of what it might be like to work at ServiceNow in the ESA Team and under my leadership. And it seems Oisín Ó Mír you were right, sometimes I do smile! 😁

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