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From Developer to Product Manager: What My First Week Looked Like
- The individual initially considered getting an MBA or professional certifications to transition from a developer to a product manager, feeling confused and overwhelmed.
- Enrolled in the NextLeap Product Management Fellowship, a hands-on program that provided a deep understanding of product thinking, and graduated as a Top Fellow.
- Crafted a product portfolio with case studies, teardowns, and wireframes to demonstrate skills and thinking, along with refining the resume for product management roles.
- Applied to numerous positions, kept preparing, and eventually secured a product manager role after clearing all interview rounds.
- Achieving readiness and being prepared for opportunities were key factors in successfully transitioning to the product manager role.
- The importance of being approachable and pleasant during onboarding to facilitate getting up to speed easily was highlighted.
- Acknowledging the learning curve, the individual focused on absorbing information, reflecting, asking questions, and iterating in the new role.
- Taking ownership of onboarding and ramping up like managing a roadmap was emphasized for a product manager.
- Apart from product development, product managers are tasked with building trust, alignment, and momentum in their roles.
- As the person settles into the first week as a product manager, they focus on meaningful work, growth, and gradually adjusting to the role and its components.
- Feeling content and where they are meant to be for the first time in a while, showing a sense of fulfillment in the new career path.
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