How to Get a Product Leadership Job, with Collin Lernell, 3x Sr. Dir of Product (Udacity, Noom, Patreon)

In today’s episode, Colin Lernell, Senior Product Director (Patreon, Noom, Udacity) unveils the secrets of the hidden job market for product leaders, revealing how to create a "market of one" positioning, build a reputation that opens doors, and leverage networking to land unlisted roles.

He also shares actionable advice on optimizing LinkedIn profiles, crafting impactful outreach, and navigating the realities of pre-IPO versus Big Tech opportunities.

Agenda:

What People Get Wrong About Product Leadership Job Searches — 00:00:47

How to Conduct a Reputation-Based Job Search — 00:01:25

Misconceptions About Reputation — 00:07:41

Balancing Content Creation with Your Job Responsibilities — 00:09:56

The Most Effective Channel for Job Searches — 00:13:16

Understanding Candidate-Market Fit — 00:16:51

How to Get in Front of Top Recruiters — 00:21:40

Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile — 00:30:58

The Psychology of Interviewee — 00:39:29

Should You Accept a Downgraded Role? — 00:47:27

The Reality of Taking Equity as a Product Leadership Candidate — 00:57:27

The Current Interview Process for Product Leaders — 01:03:18

Four to Five Interviews but No Offers—What’s Going Wrong? — 01:11:56

If You’re in a Full-Time Job Search, Listen to This — 01:20:58

Should You Write 'Laid Off' on Your Resume? — 01:23:46

Negotiation 101 — 01:27:55

Should You Ask for More During Negotiations? — 01:43:17

Negotiating a $1.2 Million Offer to $1.5 Million — 01:50:58

What’s a Reasonable Amount to Negotiate? — 01:58:29

Why You Should Continue Job Searching Even After Accepting an Offer — 02:06:37

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