Description

Join Shobhit Chugh, founder of Intentional Product Manager, in a powerful conversation with BJ Hillabush — a seasoned product leader and career coach — as they break down the most common mistakes product managers make during their job search… and how to avoid them.

From unclear positioning to “silver medal syndrome,” BJ shares practical strategies to help you stand out in a competitive market. You'll learn how to:

• Craft a resume that clearly shows your impact
• Customize your applications without wasting time
• Avoid the “spray and pray” trap
• Network more effectively and authentically
• Prepare for interviews with intention
• Handle rejections with resilience
• Negotiate compensation like a pro
• And most importantly: take full ownership of your job search
  

Episode Breakdown:
00:00 – Intro
00:22 – Meet BJ Hillabush
00:52 – The most common job search mistakes
01:38 – Why positioning matters more than you think
02:51 – Resume pitfalls and how to avoid them
05:44 – What’s wrong with “spray and pray”
09:19 – A better way to prep for interviews
15:53 – How to actually network effectively
20:18 – Compensation and negotiation tips
26:52 – Owning your job search process
30:46 – Final thoughts

Connect with Shobhit on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobhitchugh/

www.intentionalproductmanager.com