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A Realistic Plan To Help You Break Into Product Management
Expect to Land a Role within 8–9 Months
LinkedIn envy will tell you that Breaking into Product Management is an overnight success. Great for clicks, terrible for your mental health.
If you have zero knowledge, expect to land a role in 6–12 months. However, if you possess transferable skills, relevant knowledge, or a strong drive, landing a position in about 8 to 9 months is not uncommon.
To put this in perspective, this makes up less than 5% of your time in a 20-year Product Management career. With a base salary ranging from $120K to $300K, your invested time can provide massive returns.
Here are the 5 Phases you’ll go through:
Phase #1: Build Knowledge Without Breaking the Bank (Months 1–3)
Product Managers dedicate a significant part of their time to making high-leveraged decisions. Each path they choose to take is choosing which path to avoid. The first step in becoming a PM is understanding this mindset.
