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Announcing: "Productique" a hybrid event with a constant: Me & PLG.
- Productique is a hybrid event aimed at discussing product-led growth in-depth.
- The event will tour around European cities and feature world-class speakers, founders, and entrepreneurs.
- The first event will be held in Paris on April 17th and will focus on combining product-led growth and sales.
- Participants can attend the event in person or virtually.
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Microsoft techie’s tip for job seekers amid IIT-Bombay placement struggles: ‘Don’t run blindly for FAANG’
- Amidst low placement rates at IIT-Bombay, a Microsoft techie advises job seekers to prioritize skill development and adaptability.
- Nishant Chahar stresses the need for the vast majority of engineering graduates, particularly from tier-3 colleges, to focus on learning skills rather than fixating on prestigious job opportunities like FAANG. He emphasizes that in today's challenging economy, flexibility and continuous learning are paramount.
- Chahar's LinkedIn post has garnered over 4,500 reactions, with many echoing the importance of practical skills over college reputation. Job seekers are urged to remain resilient and proactive in their pursuit of employment.
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"No One Will Hire Me": WFH employee fired after firm tracks laptop activity
- Suzie Cheikho, a WFH employee, was fired from Insurance Australia Group after 18 years following a performance improvement plan
- Her computer activity, including keyboard strokes, was monitored for 49 days. She failed to meet deadlines, missed meetings, and didn't complete tasks, leading to termination. Cheikho cited personal issues affecting her mental health and performance.
- Alleging discrimination, she claims the company targeted her. Now dependent on welfare, Cheikho gained attention on TikTok but fears never being hired again due to her viral story. "It's embarrassing... nobody is going to hire me," she expressed.
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What is ‘1-way interview’? Woman refuses to attend, shares Reddit post explaining why
- The emergence of "one-way interviews," where applicants are asked to record themselves answering interview questions, has sparked debate and concern among job seekers.
- A Reddit user recently shared her refusal to participate, citing concerns about the dehumanizing nature of the process. Her post resonated with many, highlighting widespread unease with this trend. Critics view it as a manipulation tactic or a sign of lazy interviewing practices.
- Despite pushback, some companies insist on this method due to the high volume of applications. The controversy underscores the evolving dynamics of job recruitment and the importance of maintaining human connection in the hiring process.
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The 3 biggest red flags hiring managers look for in resumes, according to new research
- AI-generated Resumes: Hiring managers are wary of AI-generated resumes, with over half expressing reservations. Crafting a personal resume shows dedication and authenticity, enhancing your chances.
- Frequent Job-Hopping: Resumes with frequent job changes make 50% of hiring managers hesitant. Briefly address transitions in online applications, saving detailed explanations for interviews.
- Poor Formatting: Poorly formatted resumes raise red flags. Opt for clean layouts and basic fonts, and proofread meticulously to showcase professionalism.
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How AI will impact product management
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is the future and it will have the most profound impact on product management's prized skills of developing a strategy, crafting a vision, identifying new opportunities, and setting goals.
- AI is best at taking gigabytes of data, analyzing it, and giving succinct and (increasingly) insightful answers. Humans with their soft skills, essential communication methods and team management, opinionated stakeholders, and pushing teams to work harder still have the upperhand.
- AI is already impacting engineering since it is starting to program itself (with Devin and Magic).
- A product manager's three-part job is to shape, ship, and sustain the product. AI is least likely to impact the day-to-day work of a product manager in the sustain section of the product's lifecycle.
- Tools that can aid product management in the day-to-day shaping of products include ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and ChatPRD.
- AI tooling can make it easier for product managers to find signal in the noise when performing discovery tasks such as getting input from sales and CX conversations to uncover insights about customer pain points and opportunities and inform what to build.
- AI can also help create a roadmap by taking a company's strategy, user research, and goals, and prioritize ideas. The human team will still brainstorm, discuss trade-offs, refine the roadmap, and get buy-in on it.
- Artificial Intelligence can facilitate giving feedback on designs, prototypes, and the final product before it goes live, but we would still require human input for a long while to keep the UX simple, cohesive, and delightful.
- Product managers' 'soft skills' such as empathy, communication, and creativity will become increasingly important for connecting with customers as AI tools become stronger.
- Product managers' should train themselves to work more efficiently with AI today and in the future. Instead of trying to compete with AI, they should focus on cultivating soft skills and identifying what data to feed AI tools.
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Recruiter rejects candidate for 'offer shopping,' sparks heated debate
- A recruiter's rejection of a candidate for 'offer shopping' has ignited a fiery debate online. Siddharth Sharma, a tech recruiter, declined a candidate who sought a better offer while already having one in hand.
- Sharma criticized the practice as desperate and unethical. While some supported Sharma, others found his stance unreasonable, arguing that candidates are merely mirroring the behavior of organizations.
- They emphasized candidates' need to secure themselves in an uncertain job market. The debate underscores differing perspectives on hiring ethics and the balance of power between employers and job seekers.
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The Majority Of Billionaires Made Their Money This Way
- Billionaires captivate us with their stratospheric wealth, but behind the allure lies a blueprint for success. While diverse paths exist, the majority built their fortunes through business acumen.
- Visionaries like Bezos, Musk, and Gates identified market needs, creating solutions that transformed industries. Their journey, however, wasn't overnight; it brimmed with setbacks and persistence. Billionaire characteristics—passion, calculated risk-taking, leadership, and philanthropy—underpin their success.
- Ultimately, it's the unwavering dedication to long-term goals that distinguishes billionaires, challenging the myth of luck or mere chance. Building a billion-dollar empire demands diligence, resilience, and a commitment to lasting impact.
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Career experts suggest 4 resume tricks to impress recruiters in ‘3-to-5 seconds
- Align with Job Descriptions: Tailor your resume to each job by incorporating keywords and mirroring the job description. This customized approach signals to recruiters that you're a perfect fit for the role.
- Craft a Concise Summary: Begin your resume with a brief summary highlighting your top skills and experiences. This snapshot grabs attention and encourages recruiters to delve deeper into your profile.
- Showcase Relevant Experience: Customize your job experience section to align with the job you're applying for, emphasizing past roles and companies that resonate with the employer.
- Focus on Achievements: Showcase concrete achievements and leadership experiences rather than listing every detail.
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A man who’s interviewed Bill Gates and Richard Branson says you need this skill to be successful
- In a world filled with distractions, success often hinges on one essential skill: focus. Richard St. John, a renowned success expert who has interviewed luminaries like Bill Gates and Richard Branson, asserts that focus is the cornerstone of achievement, particularly at a young age.
- While dabbling in various interests is permissible early on, St. John emphasizes the pivotal moment when one must commit wholeheartedly to a singular pursuit, ideally fueled by passion.
- Successful individuals, he notes, eschew moderation, opting instead for unwavering dedication to their chosen path. Ultimately, mastery of focus distinguishes achievers from the rest, propelling them toward greatness.
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How to negotiate your salary, according to an ex-Google recruiter
- According to former Google recruiter Nolan Church, starting with a higher salary sets a foundation for future raises.
- Understanding how companies determine offers, including salary bands and compensation philosophies, empowers candidates to negotiate effectively.
- Church advises asking two key questions when receiving an offer: how your level aligns with internal bands and the company's compensation philosophy.
- Research extensively and confidently propose your desired figure, backed by data. Remember, if you don't ask, you might be leaving money on the table. Take the initiative and advocate for your worth.
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Study reveals reason why employees stay in the same company for years
- The recent survey by Apna.co reveals shifting priorities in the job market, with 54% of employees prioritizing career advancement over remuneration.
- Factors like sense of accomplishment, international assignments, and work culture are crucial motivators. 44% emphasize the importance of a supportive work environment. Nirmit Parikh, CEO of Apna.co, emphasizes the significance of employee aspirations, highlighting the desire for growth, positive culture, and skill development.
- The survey underscores the need for organizations to focus on employee development, fostering a healthy work environment, and providing training opportunities to retain talent and enhance job satisfaction.
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53: Adam Robinson - The power of LinkedIn for B2B from zero to one
- Adam Robinson, CEO of Retention.com & RB2B, shares his experience with using LinkedIn to build a personal brand and the power of video content in building trust and affinity with the audience in the B2B space.
- He emphasizes the value of retaining free users for organic distribution and building domain authority and discusses the concept of freemium product-led growth (PLG).
- Adam highlights the potential of combining AI and influencer-type founders for bootstrapped startups to scale and compete with larger companies.
- The podcast also touches upon the importance of offering a free product to build brand presence and the future prospects of AI and bootstrapping in achieving hyper-efficiency.
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50'000 Followers! How to Product & Growth Consultant 101
- Leah, a Product & Growth Consultant, specializes in scaling go-to-market motions of tech companies in B2B SaaS. Having reached 50,000 followers on LinkedIn, Leah shares insights about the retainer/advising side of the business. Differences between PM vs. an independent PM consultant are discussed. Leah selects execution stage projects of B2B scaleups beyond ten million in annual revenue. Leah shares how to generate inbound for fractional engagements, be consistent, simple, and understand your target market. Ask the right types of analytics resources, offer tailored-templates, provide pointed advice, and remain reachable are key to the success of advisory mandates. Engagements succeed due to building trust and delivering exceptional outcomes. Successful solopreneurship can be achieved with commitment and establishing optionality.
- Interim positions are full-time (100%) operational roles, and fractional engagements are operational with a limited percentage but unlimited duration. Advising is a highly paid, strategic engagement with clients that happens in a very limited time, usually one hour per week. Board mandates entail going into a company's board ideally for 2-3 years and helping out with your network and expertise. Leah usually does interim positions and advising mandates and depends on good word of mouth for generating inbound for fractional engagements.
- Leah selects execution stage projects of B2B scaleups beyond ten million in annual revenue. She aims for narrow positioning while excluding early-stage startups and B2C companies. Leah believes in creating demand rather than outbound and depends on maintaining a consistent channel of narrow positioning. Podcasts, webinars, and appearances are a direct conversion tool, and consistency is the key to generating inbound. Leah mentions that it's important to learn everything about an industry to be a facilitator for new knowledge in the company.
- Good word of mouth, a quick ramp-up, charging enough, and not being complicated are some of the major ways to maintain the flow of projects. Leah advises against pretending to know the answer to every question. Leah believes that you will be paid for something as long as you specialize yourself in something, create value, and people believe that you love it. Building trust and delivering exceptional outcomes are the hallmarks of a successful engagement.
- Leah shares that creating optionality is possible for everyone with time and commitment. Establishing some optionality makes you better in your main job and everywhere else. Leah believes that it's essential to put yourself out there; you will learn along the way. Successful solopreneurship can be achieved with commitment and establishing optionality.
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Company lists 5 outrageous rules for employees to stop ‘time clock fraud: ‘Use bathroom before work, arrive early’
- In response to a viral Reddit post, a company's notice outlining measures to prevent "time clock fraud" has sparked outrage. The notice lists five rules deemed necessary to curb this perceived misconduct.
- 1) Use the bathroom before work or during a 15-minute break, 2) Remove coats before punching in, 3) Arrive early, 4) Avoid personal activities while on the clock, and 5) Ensure all work-related activities are conducted while punched in.
- Many have criticized these rules as unreasonable and invasive, considering basic human needs like restroom breaks and personal comfort. The viral post has drawn attention to workplace policies that prioritize surveillance over employee well-being.
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