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Qkex12

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Qkex12
Apr 27 6 Comments

I feel like I’m a mediocre coder

I’ve been talking to lots of really interesting hot startups and I don’t feel like I enjoy writing software enough to be top tier. I’ve gotten multiple FAANG offers but just can’t seem to hit that next level

I have been told I have excellent communication skills and am a great writer. I’m also an engineer so I’m pretty technical

Is an MBA my best bet in order to break into the product side?

TC: 200k

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  • Spokeo
    ruhwoof

    Go to company page Spokeo

    ruhwoof
    Yoe, op ?
    Apr 27 2
  • New
    jjjiil3u

    New

    jjjiil3u
    No need to do mba, but It is great if you can afford the time and money to do it. Try opting for a one year tech focused mba.

    I did not do an mba, I joined a startup to get into product, and got a wider experience across functions that helped me easily clear other product manager rounds at bigger companies.

    Always try internally, if not try smaller companies they will hire you as a pm without an mba. If nothing works you can do an mba. But the fact is getting an mba doesn’t guarantee a transition into product. So I suggest it is always better to join a smaller company learn product skills in a pm role, do a part time or weekend mba alongside, then you will definitely be a successful pm.
    Apr 28 0
  • New
    mtp7lsq8

    New

    mtp7lsq8
    No screw MBA. You can do an internal transfer or become a technical product manager
    Apr 27 0
  • Have you tried making an internal move?
    Apr 27 0