Hey UW PM listeners!
We are switching it up a bit for our design folks by welcoming UW PM alumni Catherine Hoang! Soon to graduate from the GBDA program Catherine currently works as a Program and UX Strategist at Adobe. She also used to create gaming content on Youtube and worked previously as a Go-to-Market Manager Intern for Microsoft’s Minecraft for Education.
In this episode, Matthew talks with Catherine about her journey transitioning from business to design and the key learnings she grasped in the industry from numerous informal chats and external internships. This episode functions well as a starting point for students to understand the field of program management as well as career development in the business and design space.
Timestamps
0:00-Who is Catherine Hoang?
2:34-Business & Design Roles
4:19-Product vs Program Management
7:20-Tips for External Recruiting
10:50-Transitioning into UX & Marketing Yourself
13:23-Design Specific Resources
15:05-PM Related Resources
15:34-Soft Skills to Highlight during Interviews
19:03-Life Near Post-Grad & Work as a Contractor
21:04-Studying Abroad
23:19-Final Advice From Catherine
