RECRUITMENT & NETWORKING
Introduction to Product Management Recruitment



In the last module we covered what it means to be a product manager, and the type of problems you will solve. Being a PM in tech industry is volatile requiring you at times to be a swiss army knife, doing anything and everything, to a skilled influencer creating a shared understanding with the team.

This competitive position may seem daunting and discourage people from trying to become a PM. Luckily we here at LavaLearn have your back! We hope that the information in this module quells any concerns you have about becoming a PM, gives you a roadmap on how to break into the industry, and inspires you to begin the recruiting yourself.

We've organized a wide array of LavaLab alum to guide you through the process, offer some tips and tricks, and give you their perspective on working in tech.

This module will be going over:

Tech Recruitment
Learn how to create your application, network in tech, and put yourself in the best position to land your dream job.

Working as a PM
Learn what it means to be a product manager, the problems you solve as one, and the day to day habits from a PM.

Beyond Product Management
The skills that equip you to become an excellent product manager allow you to work in a variety of fields. Learn from someone who has worked at the intersection of finance, tech, and many other industries about the opportunities available for a product minded person.

Good luck on your product management journey. If you find becoming a PM something that interests you, but want to learn more about making products, we have a few great book recommendations below! Happy Building.
Hookedby Nir Eyal
The Design of Everyday Thingsby Don Norman