Product Manager at Google
Senior Product Manager at Amazon
Senior Product Manager at Microsoft
Product Manager at Google
Senior Product Manager at Amazon
Thanks to the Intentional Job Search program, I landed my dream role at Google!
Before I joined IJS, I was an accomplished product manager. I followed the latest trends in product management; connected to all the most outstanding product leaders in the community. However, I had struggled in interviews and failed many times to land my dream roles at companies like Google. These reasons prompted me to join this program.
I got structured feedback about my mock interviews week over week in the program. As a result, I was able to get input on structural problems in my thinking.
Previously, I had done packages of interviews from other sites, and it seemed that every time I was getting the same high-level feedback based on the first impression of me.
IJS’s distinctions made a massive difference for me.
Thanks to the Intentional Job Search program, I landed my dream role at Google!
Before I joined IJS, I was an accomplished product manager. I followed the latest trends in product management; connected to all the most outstanding product leaders in the community. However, I had struggled in interviews and failed many times to land my dream roles at companies like Google. These reasons prompted me to join this program.
I got structured feedback about my mock interviews week over week in the program. As a result, I was able to get input on structural problems in my thinking.
Previously, I had done packages of interviews from other sites, and it seemed that every time I was getting the same high-level feedback based on the first impression of me.
IJS’s distinctions made a massive difference for me.
I have seven years of experience in product growth and marketing in India, and I was looking to move geographies and get into tech. The big challenge for me was that I didn't have a network in the larger global ecosystem in tech and hadn't really prepared for big tech in terms of interviewing and how to go about it because it was a change of function for me. I found Intentional Job Search as a good program for me. I got into Cornell Johnson MBA, but I still felt that I needed more structured support from people practicing in the industry versus in college.
The first thing that stuck out to me [about the program] was the storytelling aspect. I set up initial sessions with Sam, and he was very communicative. I could ask him any question, and my apprehension was whether my stories would be good enough for me to represent them in the product interviews. The approach we took to create those stories went into making a big story and then breaking it down into parts and being able to spin them to attack different questions. It was a very thorough process, and my lack of confidence in whether I'd be able to before getting into this process went away. My confidence grew because I felt that I could tackle all kinds of questions and learn and do it on my own and with my peers.
What I was not expecting was the mindset aspect of [the program]. I was looking for product design and product strategy stories, but the entire mindset piece ended up being the most important for me. I admit I may not have attended all the sessions, but I watched and re-watched some of the winning episodes multiple times, and a few principles like maintaining my gratitude journal. During the [interview] process, I started doing a gratitude journal, created a year-long vision for myself, and then got deeper into envisioning how my interview would go. Before every interview, big meeting, or anything I show up for, I use it, and it's a process I've just started, and I want to get deeper into.
As a result of the program, I am a Senior Product Manager at Amazon, and I have to thank Shobhit, Sam, and the entire network of interview coaches. I'm thankful, and it was a
great journey. One week before, you had to appear for an interview, and during that week, there was a lot of back and forth in terms of my hooks and my stories with Sam, other peers, and coaches. I did a lot of mocks and took feedback. Some of that feedback was harsh, but it was necessary and actionable. I had four interviews back to back and did not repeat a story. I never l felt short.
Book a call, and you will be changed as PM and a person even after that first call. You will learn a lot about yourself that you may be thinking wrong and get another perspective on your understanding of what you're doing and where you're headed.
I have seven years of experience in product growth and marketing in India, and I was looking to move geographies and get into tech. The big challenge for me was that I didn't have a network in the larger global ecosystem in tech and hadn't really prepared for big tech in terms of interviewing and how to go about it because it was a change of function for me. I found Intentional Job Search as a good program for me. I got into Cornell Johnson MBA, but I still felt that I needed more structured support from people practicing in the industry versus in college.
The first thing that stuck out to me [about the program] was the storytelling aspect. I set up initial sessions with Sam, and he was very communicative. I could ask him any question, and my apprehension was whether my stories would be good enough for me to represent them in the product interviews. The approach we took to create those stories went into making a big story and then breaking it down into parts and being able to spin them to attack different questions. It was a very thorough process, and my lack of confidence in whether I'd be able to before getting into this process went away. My confidence grew because I felt that I could tackle all kinds of questions and learn and do it on my own and with my peers.
What I was not expecting was the mindset aspect of [the program]. I was looking for product design and product strategy stories, but the entire mindset piece ended up being the most important for me. I admit I may not have attended all the sessions, but I watched and re-watched some of the winning episodes multiple times, and a few principles like maintaining my gratitude journal. During the [interview] process, I started doing a gratitude journal, created a year-long vision for myself, and then got deeper into envisioning how my interview would go. Before every interview, big meeting, or anything I show up for, I use it, and it's a process I've just started, and I want to get deeper into.
As a result of the program, I am a Senior Product Manager at Amazon, and I have to thank Shobhit, Sam, and the entire network of interview coaches. I'm thankful, and it was a
great journey. One week before, you had to appear for an interview, and during that week, there was a lot of back and forth in terms of my hooks and my stories with Sam, other peers, and coaches. I did a lot of mocks and took feedback. Some of that feedback was harsh, but it was necessary and actionable. I had four interviews back to back and did not repeat a story. I never l felt short.
Book a call, and you will be changed as PM and a person even after that first call. You will learn a lot about yourself that you may be thinking wrong and get another perspective on your understanding of what you're doing and where you're headed.
Working with Intentional Product Manager was a very important career decision for me.
I was finding my job search to be very frustrating - I was consistently applying, interviewing, and networking to the best of my ability, but really needed some more direct feedback to help me improve my outcomes.
This program gave me honest, personal feedback. It helped me hone my interviewing skills and feel more confident in my approaches. Sam & Shobhit helped me be more effective and structured in my extemporaneous in-the-moment responses and gave me the tools to tell stories around my work history in a more structured way & that told a cohesive story.
Intentional Job Search is a great tool to give insight into where your blinders might be. The mock interviews are indispensable.
Working with Intentional Product Manager was a very important career decision for me.
I was finding my job search to be very frustrating - I was consistently applying, interviewing, and networking to the best of my ability, but really needed some more direct feedback to help me improve my outcomes.
This program gave me honest, personal feedback. It helped me hone my interviewing skills and feel more confident in my approaches. Sam & Shobhit helped me be more effective and structured in my extemporaneous in-the-moment responses and gave me the tools to tell stories around my work history in a more structured way & that told a cohesive story.
Intentional Job Search is a great tool to give insight into where your blinders might be. The mock interviews are indispensable.
Product Specialist at Meta
Senior Product Manager at Amazon
Principal Product Manager at Twilio
Product Specialist at Meta
Senior Product Manager at Amazon
Thanks to IPM, my self-framing has changed dramatically. If I was unsure how to position myself on the job market before, now I'm in a job that I love and I feel like I have the key for future success. I'm very grateful to have overcome my concerns about the value of this program and I highly recommend it to any Product Manager or aspiring Product Manager!
Thanks to IPM, my self-framing has changed dramatically. If I was unsure how to position myself on the job market before, now I'm in a job that I love and I feel like I have the key for future success. I'm very grateful to have overcome my concerns about the value of this program and I highly recommend it to any Product Manager or aspiring Product Manager!
This program has helped me tremendously! The curriculum and coaching are incredible! The mock interviews and story refining helped me get the feedback I needed and prepare for the grueling Amazon interviews.
I was also surprised to get a very supportive community where I as constantly encouraged and told that I am not alone! I actually landed my job via recruiter reach by a referral from another person in the community.
My advice to anyone who is in the same place I was:
Don’t waste your time with certifications.
This program is worth the investment. The return is invaluable.
If you join this program, take advantage of the community. Do not be afraid to break the ice; give and get honest feedback.
This program will make you stronger all around. I am so thankful that I decided to be part of this program and community.
This program has helped me tremendously! The curriculum and coaching are incredible! The mock interviews and story refining helped me get the feedback I needed and prepare for the grueling Amazon interviews.
I was also surprised to get a very supportive community where I as constantly encouraged and told that I am not alone! I actually landed my job via recruiter reach by a referral from another person in the community.
My advice to anyone who is in the same place I was:
Don’t waste your time with certifications.
This program is worth the investment. The return is invaluable.
If you join this program, take advantage of the community. Do not be afraid to break the ice; give and get honest feedback.
This program will make you stronger all around. I am so thankful that I decided to be part of this program and community.
Before the Intentional Job Search program, I was a product manager and leader at Citibank. I had not changed jobs in ten years! My biggest challenge was I had no idea how to conduct a successful search for the next tech PM role.
I was very hesitant when I spoke with Shobhit. I asked him 1000s of questions, and he answered them very genuinely. That's what led me to join the program.
I worked through all stages of the program - stories, Linkedin, and interviews. I felt so much more confident going into interviews as I consistently got a hire or strong hire ratings from IPM coaches.
I applied to six jobs, interviewed at four, and had three offers! I did not expect that to happen since these were my dream companies.
I hit the goals I set for myself. I joined Twilio, a tech and product-focused company. It met my goals: moving from banking to tech, into a well-known brand, and working for a great manager.
This program has changed quite a few things in my life. It has helped me better communicate my own stories and made me much more confident in life. There are so many principles that I've learned here, which it's not just for this job search. It is, in general, in life, both personal and professional. And I'm very confident that next time I change jobs, you know, I know what to do, what to look for, what are the key areas to focus on, and what to enhance, and I can now work towards my next job starting today. The skill sets I've learned here will be beneficial in multiple ways.
Before the Intentional Job Search program, I was a product manager and leader at Citibank. I had not changed jobs in ten years! My biggest challenge was I had no idea how to conduct a successful search for the next tech PM role.
I was very hesitant when I spoke with Shobhit. I asked him 1000s of questions, and he answered them very genuinely. That's what led me to join the program.
I worked through all stages of the program - stories, Linkedin, and interviews. I felt so much more confident going into interviews as I consistently got a hire or strong hire ratings from IPM coaches.
I applied to six jobs, interviewed at four, and had three offers! I did not expect that to happen since these were my dream companies.
I hit the goals I set for myself. I joined Twilio, a tech and product-focused company. It met my goals: moving from banking to tech, into a well-known brand, and working for a great manager.
This program has changed quite a few things in my life. It has helped me better communicate my own stories and made me much more confident in life. There are so many principles that I've learned here, which it's not just for this job search. It is, in general, in life, both personal and professional. And I'm very confident that next time I change jobs, you know, I know what to do, what to look for, what are the key areas to focus on, and what to enhance, and I can now work towards my next job starting today. The skill sets I've learned here will be beneficial in multiple ways.
Director - Outbound Product, ServiceNow
Product Manager, TikTok
Director - Outbound Product, ServiceNow
Product Manager, TikTok
This successful consultant was not even sure that he wanted to get into product management, but now:
Shishir is a Director of Outbound Product Management at a top Company (ServiceNow).
But that’s just the starting: Shishir was targeting a Senior Product Role, but he got TWO Director roles!
What happened exactly?
🟣Shishir decided that the product route was for him
🟣He quickly decided that he would do much better if he had the guidance he needed, so he decided to join Intentional Job Search
🟣Needed a way to land interviews with target companies and land his dream roles
🟣But having worked in consulting rather than tech was a hurdle
🟣Telling his story in a way that resonated with the hiring manager wasn’t easy
🟣Built a Job Search Strategy that leveraged his core skillsets
🟣 Learned to tell his stories in a light that positioned him as a tech product leader
🟣Started his interviews
But even then, there were obstacles!
🔴He got close but did not land his target opportunities
🔴He started to lose confidence - could he actually do it? Would he have to take a junior role and take a paycut?
At this point, his determination shone through.
💜He dedicated himself to mindset practices that rebuilt his confidence
💜He gave his job search the priority and dedication he needed
💜He got feedback from coaches on behavioral, product design, strategy, and analytics interviews
With the newfound skills and confidence, Shishir was able to:
🚀Apply for a few jobs and interview at two target companies
🚀 Interviewed confidently, knowing that he had learned what he needed to
🚀 Land two offers at a Director level, one level above where he initially targeted!
🚀 Negotiate and accept the top offer that felt like a fantastic cultural fit!
This successful consultant was not even sure that he wanted to get into product management, but now:
Shishir is a Director of Outbound Product Management at a top Company (ServiceNow).
But that’s just the starting: Shishir was targeting a Senior Product Role, but he got TWO Director roles!
What happened exactly?
🟣Shishir decided that the product route was for him
🟣He quickly decided that he would do much better if he had the guidance he needed, so he decided to join Intentional Job Search
🟣Needed a way to land interviews with target companies and land his dream roles
🟣But having worked in consulting rather than tech was a hurdle
🟣Telling his story in a way that resonated with the hiring manager wasn’t easy
🟣Built a Job Search Strategy that leveraged his core skillsets
🟣 Learned to tell his stories in a light that positioned him as a tech product leader
🟣Started his interviews
But even then, there were obstacles!
🔴He got close but did not land his target opportunities
🔴He started to lose confidence - could he actually do it? Would he have to take a junior role and take a paycut?
At this point, his determination shone through.
💜He dedicated himself to mindset practices that rebuilt his confidence
💜He gave his job search the priority and dedication he needed
💜He got feedback from coaches on behavioral, product design, strategy, and analytics interviews
With the newfound skills and confidence, Shishir was able to:
🚀Apply for a few jobs and interview at two target companies
🚀 Interviewed confidently, knowing that he had learned what he needed to
🚀 Land two offers at a Director level, one level above where he initially targeted!
🚀 Negotiate and accept the top offer that felt like a fantastic cultural fit!
This accomplished product manager was laid off from Meta and was struggling to get past Interview Screens. But then:Neeharika landed a dream role at TikTok as a Product Manager.What happened exactly?
🟣 Neeharika got laid off in May 2023
🟣 She immediately updated her resume and started applying
🟣 She got many interviews
But it was not smooth sailing
🔴 She was not getting past recruiter screens
🔴 She realizes she is very lonely in the process and needs support
So she took action
💜 She joined Intentional Job Search
💜 Did her strategy session and realized that she was applying below her level and updated her approach
💜 She polishes her stories and resume and realized that she could do better in positioning herself
With the newfound skills and confidence, Neeharika:🚀Applied to only targeted roles🚀Landed multiple offers🚀Accepted a dream role at TikTok
This accomplished product manager was laid off from Meta and was struggling to get past Interview Screens. But then:Neeharika landed a dream role at TikTok as a Product Manager.What happened exactly?
🟣 Neeharika got laid off in May 2023
🟣 She immediately updated her resume and started applying
🟣 She got many interviews
But it was not smooth sailing
🔴 She was not getting past recruiter screens
🔴 She realizes she is very lonely in the process and needs support
So she took action
💜 She joined Intentional Job Search
💜 Did her strategy session and realized that she was applying below her level and updated her approach
💜 She polishes her stories and resume and realized that she could do better in positioning herself
With the newfound skills and confidence, Neeharika:🚀Applied to only targeted roles🚀Landed multiple offers🚀Accepted a dream role at TikTok