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How to Break into Product Management: Rotational Product Manager (RPM) Programs
What are Rotational Product Management Programs and how you can apply to some of the top ones.
There are two common questions I hear from folks trying to land their first Product Manager jobs. ‘How do I get the skills I need to be a Product Manager?’ and ‘How do I break into Product Management if I don’t have experience?’. One great way you can do both at the same time are Rotational Product Manger Programs.
In this article I’ll break down Rotational Product Manager programs and details on how to apply for three popular ones.
Fun fact, I applied and interviewed for the Meta RPM program. I failed my interview miserably, did not get an offer but still became a Product Manager. Many roads to the same goal!
What is a Rotational Product Manager Program ?
Rotational Product Manager programs are 1.5 -> 2 year long programs designed to give folks the skills they need to be a Product Manager (PM). You often receive coaching and mentorship, and take on small scoped projects within existing software engineering teams. They’re geared towards entry level professionals, recent grads and folks looking for their first PM gigs. I’ll break down three popular…
