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Product Management Leader | Community Builder | Tech Advisory Board-member

I've been reading about how recent layoffs occurring at prestigious firms within the tech and finance space are trickling down and negatively impacting recent grads and future grads.     After attending a few major tech conferences this year, I definitely noticed this impact. I speak and work with many recent grads/early career candidates looking to break into tech. I am always impressed and blown away by their knowledge, determination, preparedness, and sharp focus around tech (I definitely did not have this laser vision in undergrad LOL).     It ruffles my feathers a bit when I see so many smart and skilled aspiring Product Managers at many of these conferences hustling to land their first role, when I know so many companies have very limited roles to fill. I usually give the following advice to new grads:     Keep applying to the big and prestigious companies (hey you never know), but let's parallel path your efforts to include applying for startups as well.     A startup is a great place to quickly learn a lot. You wear many hats, which allows you to gain a ton of experience and get your hands dirty. You are usually given a good amount of autonomy, quick access to leadership, and the opportunity to demonstrate/sharpen your own leadership skills. I recommend searching for Customer Success, Account Manager, and Community Manager roles as a start.  These are all stepping stone roles that lead to Product Management careers.   For recent grads/early career folks....drop me comment if you want more advice on how to tailor your search!     I also challenge my FOUNDER friends to think about creating a pipeline for recent grads.....maybe they don’t have direct experience, BUT they are hungry and eager to learn with amazing work ethic!         https://lnkd.in/esXawrAK 

Class of 2024 Can’t Land Jobs as Hiring in Tech, Finance Wanes

Class of 2024 Can’t Land Jobs as Hiring in Tech, Finance Wanes

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Limited roles, referral, and pedigree tough for many out of school. Best thing to do, is work, get a management job in highschool and/or college. Land an internship, best bet is intern to full time. As an intern, you need 1 executive that you make an impression on.

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You are right, Asia Mariah Stewart. It's quite shocking.

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