Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Product Managers
For entry-level positions, particularly in the burgeoning field of ed tech, Zach emphasizes the overlooked value of student experience, urging applicants to "talk about how you are a student and you would love to bring that voice to a company." In his experience, companies seek individuals who can leverage their fresh perspectives as recent students to contribute to product management and other roles, especially as the landscape shifts with AI integration.
Entry-Level, EdTech, Problem-Solving, Student Experience, Product Management
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Zach Kinzler
Head of Academic Sales Strategies
BoodleBox.ai
University of San Diego
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Engineering - Industrial
Education, Technology
Sales and Client Management
Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions across industries are increasingly focused on problem-solving skills.
2. Ed tech companies value the perspective of recent students and their experiences with AI in education.
3. Students interested in ed tech should emphasize their student experience and how they can bring that voice to a company, especially for roles like product managers.
Transcript
Q10: Entry-level positions
This is really important for people watching this. The one piece of advice I have for entry-level positions in anything now is to focus on solving problems and learning about your field.
In ed tech, there are many opportunities to share your experience as a student. People want to know how your work has changed with the advent of AI.
If you want to work at an ed tech company, highlight your student perspective. You can bring that voice to a company, especially in roles like entry-level product manager.
If you want to work for a startup, just go for it. There are many ways to get involved.