Should I consider an MBA for PM?
Currently a "PM" by title but without revealing too much, I don't work with software engineers. I'm trying to break into a more traditional PM role building software products and have been interviewing like crazy. I've been to something like 6-7 onsites/final decisions this year after 50+ applications (gotten decently far with some big companies & FAANG) but keep missing the offer... super frustrating. I'm curious what my next move should be. An MBA is a nice career pivot and I feel like could land me PM roles, but cost $ and time. Anyone recommend something else or think MBA is the way to go? I keep telling myself it's a numbers game/matter of time because I've gotten close but the rejections are wearing me down lol. I would move within autodesk but the pay is shitty and I've been here long enough yoe: 1 with a PM title TC: 110K tl;dr- PM not working with software. Want to work with software. Have interviewed a lot and gotten close to offers but none yet. Is next step to try mba?
No, you’re a PM already. Usually an MBA is a gateway to becoming a PM. Unless you like school or want to go to a prestige school with a network.
Any ideas on what to try or keep on truckin? I feel like the hesitation comes when I do interviews with engineers and they don't think I can work with them.. Idk
I feel like I wouldn't get to the final decisions if I wasn't a decent candidate, but imposter syndrome kicks in