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S9E19: Consulting to Product Management - How Cara Made the Transition

S9E19: Consulting to Product Management - How Cara Made the Transition

FromStrategy Simplified


S9E19: Consulting to Product Management - How Cara Made the Transition

FromStrategy Simplified

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Feb 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

If you're considering moving from consulting to product management, this interview is for you!We're excited to featured Cara Jefferson's story, because not only did she break into consulting at Bain & Company, but she then transitioned into a product management role with Walmart Data Ventures.Cara shares her journey, an overview of product management, differences between consulting and PM, how to break into both, and more.  Relevant LinksOverview of product management: PM OverviewBook 1:1 PM coaching session with Cara: Book with Cara Receive more product management content: PM ContentPurchase PM interview coaching: CoachingApply to Link to L.E.K.: Apply NowSign up for Strategy Sprint (1-week virtual consulting project): Learn More/ApplyRecommended Reading Cracking the PM interview: How to Land a Product Manager Job in Technology (book): Learn MoreSprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days (book): Learn More Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok Email the Strategy Simplified team: podcast@managementconsulted.com Sponsor an episode or advertise: Management Consulted Media Kit
Released:
Feb 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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