Tech IndustryAug 14, 2019
PayPalpplyan

Entry Level Product Manager?

I'm just finishing up a SWE Internship at PayPal with a return offer. Is it okay to ask my manager to refer me to a Associate Product Manager level instead of a Software Engineer?

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Yelp pre IPO Aug 14, 2019

You will probably have to re-interview. Internships are intended to assess you for a particular role.

Uber EddieCrane Aug 14, 2019

Agreed! Take the SWE and then switch. Your profile will be better suited for APM then. Switch within a year.

PayPal pplyan OP Aug 20, 2019

Did this and don't regret it now! Thanks

Oscar 🐨koala Aug 14, 2019

You can always ask though. Ask what the process looks like and decide. But accepting a return offer is likely the wise decision gere.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative advantageZ Aug 14, 2019

Most entry level product managers are from Stanford for UBberk. Otherwise you’ll have to go the grinding route: Eng degree then switch to product management

PayPal pplyan OP Aug 20, 2019

I'm an international student, what are my chances of breaking into PM?

PayPal cptds Aug 14, 2019

Don’t switch before you know what you’re getting into. Your training as an engineer will not prepare you for a role as a PM at PayPal or almost other companies.