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> But I haven't been able to get in the door anywhere new (corporate, consulting, or funded startup) and I can't figure out why. At this point I don't know who

> But I haven't been able to get in the door anywhere new (corporate, consulting, or funded startup) and I can't figure out why. At this point I don't know who wants to hire someone like me. ok, step one, do some free peer interviews then pay for mock interviews. I don't know how common they are for product roles, but you can check interviewing.io or look for people who sell mentoring services on linkedin, etc. You need brutal, honest feedback on all your failings so you can address them. Again, do not use an old coworker or friend or acquaintance, you need someone who doesn't give a shit if they tear you down. I paid for a mock interview from a FAANG engineer and I basically said "bring it" and he told me he would fail me and gave me every reason (didn't explain things clear enough, bad communication, missed a step in coding despite knowing what I was doing etc). It was eye opening and hugely impactful for my career.

mettamage 2y ago
Did you only pay for it one time or a few times?
- VirusNewbie 2y ago
  I actually did four paid mock interviews, but only one did I specify Google. The first three told me I was awesome. For the last one (google interviewer) I specifically asked them to be extra critical, and they wrote a huge amount of valuable feedback.
  - mettamage 2y ago
    Where did you find mock interviewers like this and how much do they cost? I might be interested in doing one.
    - VirusNewbie 2y ago
      pramp.com had peer interviews which was helpful just to start practicing coding fast while talking. Then I did interviewing.io. I think I paid ~$500 for four interviewers from verified Big Tech companies (faangmula) or something like that.
HenryBemis 2y ago
I was dating an HR lady (payroll) back in the day, and she got her colleague (recruiting) to do me the favor and we did some mock interviews and it was everything between wanted to cry and wanted to punch her! Then told me all the mistakes I was making she taught me how to rock on interviews and since 2003 I have succeeded in all-but-one interviews (mega-big bank, they told me I would be bored in 6 months with the monotony)(for someone like me that has moved across disciplines)(and they were probably right). Now, the sticky/shitty thing is 'getting someone to talk to me', as for a PM role companies receive hundreds if not thousands of CVs. Perhaps you can build a CV that shows a 'growth path' and not just jumping left and right. And then you (OP)need to hit the jackpot of finding a job that is seeking the diverse CV that you got.

mettamage 2y ago

Did you only pay for it one time or a few times?

VirusNewbie 2y ago
I actually did four paid mock interviews, but only one did I specify Google. The first three told me I was awesome. For the last one (google interviewer) I specifically asked them to be extra critical, and they wrote a huge amount of valuable feedback.
- mettamage 2y ago
  Where did you find mock interviewers like this and how much do they cost? I might be interested in doing one.
  - VirusNewbie 2y ago
    pramp.com had peer interviews which was helpful just to start practicing coding fast while talking. Then I did interviewing.io. I think I paid ~$500 for four interviewers from verified Big Tech companies (faangmula) or something like that.

HenryBemis 2y ago

I was dating an HR lady (payroll) back in the day, and she got her colleague (recruiting) to do me the favor and we did some mock interviews and it was everything between wanted to cry and wanted to punch her! Then told me all the mistakes I was making she taught me how to rock on interviews and since 2003 I have succeeded in all-but-one interviews (mega-big bank, they told me I would be bored in 6 months with the monotony)(for someone like me that has moved across disciplines)(and they were probably right). Now, the sticky/shitty thing is 'getting someone to talk to me', as for a PM role companies receive hundreds if not thousands of CVs. Perhaps you can build a CV that shows a 'growth path' and not just jumping left and right. And then you (OP)need to hit the jackpot of finding a job that is seeking the diverse CV that you got.