Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Product Managers At Postal
Shadi, Head of Product at Postal, recommends seeking "product management internships," citing programs like Intuit's rotational internship as a way to explore different areas of product management. Alternatively, entry-level "associate product manager roles" offer a good starting point, allowing junior hires to "help build out a small team and to own like little sections of the product".
Product Management, Internships, Entry-Level Jobs, Associate Product Manager, Career Paths
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Shadi Majzoub
Head of Product
Postal
Cal Poly
N/A
Business Management & Admin
Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Product management internships are valuable, offering exposure to different teams and business units to discover strengths and interests.
2. Associate product manager roles are common entry-level positions, allowing individuals to contribute to specific product areas and collaborate with senior PMs.
3. Big companies like Intuit offer internships with rotations across various teams, providing a comprehensive understanding of the product management field
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
Yes, absolutely. I'm glad to say that there are more and more product management roles than there ever have been. What I've seen work well are folks who seek out product management internships.
From there, depending on the organization, you might find programs like Intuit's. They rotate product management interns through different teams, giving you a taste of how various business units and teams operate. This helps you figure out what you like and where you excel.
These internships are, I'd say, gold—really good places to start. Apart from internships, there are associate product manager roles. These are usually the most entry-level options for PMs.
Often, companies hire entry-level individuals for these roles. They'll help build out a small team, own sections of the product, or assist more senior product managers. That's another really great place to begin.