Working as QE, want to switch to PM role in SD
Currently working as a QE in Boston at MathWorks, very happy with my role and my company but unfortunately my partner got a job in SD, California. So, I’m looking to switch jobs and move to Cali. However, I’m interested in switching to PM role and was wondering if I could any tips,advice on how to build additional skills for the interviews? Anything in specific I need to keep in mind while prepping? I really want to crack the PM role at Microsoft because of the work life balance there, what are your thoughts? Is it bad to just have one company in mind or should I branch out to startups and other companies in SD area?
Any suggestions appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Update: Edited my post to target specifically SD after the comments and advice!
#QE #pm #careerswitch #california #sandiego
YOE : 1.5 yrs
TC: 110k
comments
Getting the interview right is easy, but these things... not so much
I don’t want to discourage you but most likely you won’t even get an interview call for PM role. I would recommend that you join a company as a QA engineer and then try to switch to PM role internally. But you should still try for PM roles; who knows it might work or at least you will be able to clear doubts.