Product Manager Accelerator

Everyone talks about the September Hiring Surge for Product Managers.

But here’s what no one tells you…

The hiring surge only happens twice a year. If you miss the September hiring surge, you’ll need to wait another 7 months!

By the time Product Manager roles start opening up, the candidates getting interviews are already ready to move.

If you want to take advantage of September hiring, focus on these now:

✅ Refresh your PM resume with measurable impact
✅ Build or update your product portfolio
✅ Optimize your LinkedIn for roles you actually want
✅ Prepare for PM interviews using proven frameworks
✅ Reconnect with recruiters and your network
✅ Start applying strategically instead of sending 100 generic applications

Think of September as game time—not prep time.

Comment KIT and I’ll send you my free PM Job Search Kit with AI prompts to improve your resume, product portfolio, LinkedIn profile, and job applications in a fraction of the time.

Save this post so you’re ready when the PM hiring picks up.

In 2009, I came to the U.S. with $800 to pursue my PhD.

Last week, 17 years later, I took the citizenship oath. 🇺🇸

Between those moments were years of uncertainty. After earning my engineering PhD at Boston University, I still struggled to find my footing. Four months of upskilling helped me land a Systems Engineer role at Shell.

My green card journey brought more delays, even after moving to Verizon. I finally received it in September 2020, 11 years after arriving.

Pursuing citizenship independently was a personal choice that mattered to me. Taking that oath felt like closing a chapter I’d been working toward for most of my adult life.

If you’re an immigrant, I’d love to hear what your journey has looked like.

And if your next chapter involves Product Management or AI, DM “CAREER” and I’ll send you the link to apply for a student evaluation with our Head of Admissions to discuss your background, goals, and fit with PM Accelerator.

As a former Director of Product at Fortune 500 companies, I’ve reviewed plenty of senior PM resumes with similar achievements.

A product portfolio helps me understand the thinking behind those results.

Davica had a 1.5-year career gap and needed a job quickly. She strengthened her portfolio, PM resume, and interview skills. Three months later, she had 3 PM offers.

Today, she’s a fully remote AI Product Manager working for a US employer from Canada.

In my FREE Product Portfolio Masterclass, I’ll cover:

1️⃣ A step-by-step Product Portfolio Blueprint.
2️⃣ Building a PM resume that gets more interviews.
3️⃣ An AI-backed approach to entering AI PM roles.
4️⃣ Strategies behind $300K–$800K PM offers at FAANG and top AI startups.

📅 Tuesday, Sept 22 or Wednesday, Sept 23
8:30 PM EST · Capped at 100 aspiring and senior PMs

DM “PORTFOLIO” and I’ll send you the registration link.

Booking flights for my family meant 10 open tabs, comparing points against cash, and still second-guessing my choice.

Sarabjeet built MyTravelWallet AI to help travelers make that decision: use points, pay cash, or save them for later.

I watched him build it inside our AI PM Bootcamp. In 11 weeks, he led AI engineers, data scientists, and designers from an idea to a launched product with real users.

In our podcast episode, we discuss:

1️⃣ Taking an AI product from 0 to 1.
2️⃣ Leading a team without a technical background.
3️⃣ Making the decisions that get a product into users’ hands.

It’s a practical look at AI Product Management beyond the prototype.

DM “TRAVEL” and I’ll send you the episode.

Want to build a real AI product with a team? DM “AI PM” for the link to apply for a student evaluation with our Head of Admissions.

Judy Xiong became a Director of GenAI Product at TD Bank in just 3 months, without applying. A C-level executive approached her.

In this Product Insider Podcast episode, we explore the career strategy behind that move:

1️⃣ What gets the attention of senior leaders.
2️⃣ How to demonstrate you’re ready for more responsibility.
3️⃣ How to build visibility without constantly promoting yourself.

Judy also shares how she manages her career while raising three kids.

If you’re working toward leadership in Product Management, her experience gives you plenty to think about beyond your next application.

For hands-on AI experience, our AI PM Bootcamp brings you together with developers, engineers, and designers to build and launch a real AI product.

DM “JUDY” and I’ll send you the episode and our free AI PM Workshop so you can explore whether the Bootcamp fits your goals.

I landed 4 Product Manager job offers during the pandemic. Three were for Director-level Product roles.

At the time, companies were freezing hiring. My background was in oil & gas, and I was already a Group Product Manager at Horizon. I wanted to take the next step into a Director role.

To give myself a deadline, I made a $500 bet with my husband at the time: if I didn’t get an offer within 60 days, he could keep the money.

That got me moving.

Within one day, I updated my LinkedIn and resume, reached out to recruiters I knew, contacted hiring managers, and activated my professional network.

Those conversations led to about 10 interviews.

One recruiter I’d known for years initially told me about a leadership position. Then he mentioned that there were actually four roles and asked whether I wanted to be considered for all of them.

“Absolutely.”

After multiple final-round interviews, I received four offers.

The lesson I took from that experience: relationships deserve a real place in your job search, especially when you’re aiming for senior Product Management roles.

Some leadership opportunities move through trusted networks before they ever appear on a job board. A recruiter who knows your work or a hiring manager who understands your experience may connect you with a role you wouldn’t otherwise find.

If you’re a Senior PM aiming for Director, make time to reconnect with people who know what you can do. Be specific about the responsibility you’re ready to take on and the business impact you’ve delivered.

Want help positioning yourself for your next PM role? DM me “CAREER” and I’ll send you the link to book a free career consultation with our team. We’ll discuss where you are, what’s holding you back, and your next steps.