Instead of having a business/marketing bachelor degree background, how can I, as a computer science undergraduate with pure technical working experience, kick start a digital product management role as my first try in my career development journey. Finding an internship role for product management to explore more before graduating next year, but the result wasn't as good as I applying for a technical role(less response/feedback), what should I do?
3 years ago
I'd recommend you to try your best to find an internship role for product management to gain diverse experience, which will open the doors to more opportunities in the future. In order to prepare yourself for that, complete extra online courses or read books about Design Thinking, UX Strategy, Customer Journey, Product Development, etc. Make sure that you include this info in your CV - to show the recruiter that you have both product knowledge and technical skills and do insist that you're more interested in product management roles. I hope this helps. Feel free to reach out to me if you need any other advice. :)
3 years ago
I too, didn't and do not have Business or Marketing Degrees. My quick suggestion for you is to: 1. Get yourself into the working world - doesn't matter where and what
2. If you get yourself into technical roles, even better. As a metaphor, I trust a doctor more who has performed a surgery than one who never did and only know the theories.
3. Review your interest again, periodically
4. Look for opportunities that fit your aspiration within the organization you're in, or explore externally. With technical experience, you will be better off in understanding product / solutions.
5. Read or study in between. I would not recommend to get into Business / Marketing Master's right after your Bachelor's graduation (just in case). But if you must, it is okay too.
All the best.
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