Product Gym - New York, New York

Anna L.

Product Gym was a very valuable resource that helped me land a Senior Product Manager role in less than 60 days from when I started applying, despite not having a traditional background in product management and during a crazy time in tech layoffs. I also received another offer during this time that I respectfully declined.

PG offers multiple levels of resources including pre-recorded courses, resume / cover letter / LinkedIn profile help from real product management professionals, an ecosystem of community with other members, live coaching calls where you can ask questions and learn so much, and more.

What I found to be most helpful to me personally was the resume help (shout out to Roman!), small group coaching calls, and getting to connect with some of the other members in the community space. While I've technically worked in product for a long time, as I mentioned above it was in a non-traditional sense so I didn't know how to talk about my experiences in ways that I felt were going to resonate, or what was going to be asked of or expected of me during the interview process. It was scary and intimidating to apply for positions at companies that operated in ways that I wasn't familiar with. When one is sitting at a computer just staring at job postings and submitting your resume in what often feels like a time vacuum, and preparing for interviews where you can be asked only God who knows what, I discovered it can be very easy to feel disheartened, and kind of lost and alone. Product Gym and its members gave me a safe place to ask what I felt were sometimes really "dumb" questions, allowed me to hear other people's questions and what their experiences were like, Rich dropped so many helpful examples and gems of wisdom during group calls, and super member (and all-around super guy) Dennis gave me peace of mind when I was nervous about my first case study presentation and some great tools and insights to help me with various stages of my interviewing process. Their other resources like their pre-recorded courses are great too, so don't skip those! I utilized a lot of the modules as well and will be revisiting them time and again, I'm sure.

The PG Team makes it clear that this is Product GYM, not Product Spa, and you get out of it what you put into it. I still recommend supplementing your job search with other resources like YouTube (PG has their own YT channel, by the way), as PG has a ton of resources and is always adding more, but it's impossible to be everything to everyone. This being said, PG on its own is a great resource to have in your toolkit and I can honestly say that if you show up, do the work, and take advantage of what they have to offer, Product Gym can be incredibly valuable and will be worth far more to you than what you initially invest in it.

Robert S.

Product Gym was incredibly helpful for me during my most recent job hunt. I was laid off right after an expensive wedding, and wasn’t in a place, financially, to weather a long and fruitless process. PG gave me all the tools and data from which I used to craft an inspiring resume that perfectly navigates a lot of the unseen filters that exist in the modern HR screening programs. In addition to that, the internal community is super supportive, strong, and willing to give time and effort to raise up new members. This helped me to average a 10-15% interview rate for applications submitted, and from that I was hovering at about an 8 interview average per week. Their education program really gets you up to speed quickly, and without PG I would have never landed a job within three months of getting laid off.

Sebastian J.

My PG experience

I wanted to share my incredible journey with Product Gym (PG). Joining PG was one of the best decisions I've made. Not only did I land my dream job at a Fintech company I admire, but I also became part of a supportive community that genuinely wants everyone to succeed.
Crafting the PM interviewing process was tough, but with PG's resources, coach feedback, and mock interviews, I saw results. Treating my journey as a product, setting goals, tracking metrics, and avoiding burnout paid off. It was a challenging but rewarding experience that helped me grow as a product manager and as an individual.
Before joining PG, it took me nearly six months to land just 20 initial interviews on my own. However, after being a part of PG for three and a half months, I completed 1,000 applications, 120 interviews, and went through 7 full recruiting processes. Despite rejections and delays due to economic uncertainty, I persisted and received an offer. Today, I’m so happy with my new job, and I'm grateful and thrilled for this opportunity.
Thank you, Product Gym, for the guidance and support. If you're serious about breaking into product management, I highly recommend PG. It's a comprehensive program with dedicated coaches and an inspiring community that will empower you to achieve your goals no matter your background and experience.

Pros

One major pro of Product Gym is the exceptional guidance throughout the curriculum, with valuable live lessons, recordings, and mock interviews. The community is a significant advantage, allowing you to make friends, network, and learn from others in the same process. The coaches provide valuable feedback and support from application to offer negotiation.

Cons

In my experience, the only cons I can mention about Product Gym are the pricing, which may not be accessible to everyone, and the varying levels of difficulty individuals may face based on their backgrounds. Additionally, the process of interviewing and securing a job in product management can be physically and mentally exhausting. However, by learning from each experience and iterating quickly, you can increase your chances of landing an offer sooner. Overall, despite these challenges, Product Gym provides valuable resources, a supportive community, and expert guidance to help you achieve your career goals.

liviegrace8

Product Gym was incredible in helping me customize my background and refine my pitch for PM interviews. Coming from a Customer Success background and being 25 and very early in my career, I was initially hesitant that I could transition to Product Management. Product Gym’s class content, coaching calls, and interview strategy completely changed my mindset and confidence surrounding interviews. My lowest week of interviewing I had 9 interviews, and my highest week I had 21. The community aspect was a huge benefit as well in being able to ask questions to members from various industries and stay encouraged throughout the process. If you’re considering making the jump into Product Management, PG is the ONLY way to go!

Sharada V.

Product Gym has tried-and-tested methods to help you plan, execute and evolve your job search strategy effectively communicate your skills and experience as a PM. Within the first month of the program, I got advice on augmenting my resume and cover letter and had 7-10 interviews lined up each week. The skills you need to be a great PM are very different from the skills to navigate your interview process and Product Gym coaches you on both aspects. In addition to the content and structure, Product Gym has a vibrant community of alums and current members who are either trying to transition into product management, or want to accelerate their PM careers, with whom you'd be able to share experiences of navigating the search process. Also, they have financing options like an Income Share Agreement. All of these reasons make this is great program to be part of!

Kevin C.

I am a product manager in the Bay Area and until this week, I had been at the same company for over 8 years. I joined PG not to transfer into product, but to develop the skills I needed to continue in my career. I was skeptical about joining Product Gym at first, but honestly it was worth it. Product Gym helped me identify where I was falling short in interviews, understand how to market myself, and gain the confidence I needed to land a job offer.

Product Gym is a very appropriate name. Just like a gym, the results you get are directly related to the work you put in. During my interviewing journey there were many dark moments. Because I had been at the same place for so long, I was worried that my experience was so specific to the needs of the company I worked at, that other companies would only see me for what I had done rather than what I could offer. Hours of preparation and practice for each interview seemed to lead to rejection every time. It was demoralizing. My commitment to PG’s process and the resources PG offers helped me stay on track, get past those negative thoughts, learn from my mistakes, and just keep on applying. After about a month and a half I received my first offer.

If you are an existing product manager like me and you are feeling stuck in your career, Product Gym can give you motivation and the tools you need to find your next PM job. Their process worked for me, and if PG accepts you, it WILL work for you too.

Eva

My choice to invest in Product Gym was one of my best decision I have made this year. It is an investment but you will get the best ROI. I found them when I was interviewing and started to read their resources, watch their youtube videos.
Product Gym has a well structured and practical approach. They won't lie to you and will tell you exactly what you should expect. You can rely on a strong community of smart people with diverse backgrounds, from aspiring product managers to senior product managers that went through the same challenges, had similar questions. They have created a safe space and give the support you need.

Why did I choose Product gym versus other competitors? One of the key advantages was the life time membership. It was key for me to know I could still access the resources and the community even after I started my journey as a product manager. Just like the gym, your community and coaches won't do the job for you but will set you up for success. So if you are expecting just a certification and a diploma go somewhere else! They will give you everything you need to succeed but your commitment is key. They will help you to build a strong resume, improve your interviewing skills, give you techniques to solve a case study and even negotiate your offer. I was afraid of rejection, but I learnt from each one of my interviews and felt step by step more confident.
It was my 2022 career objective and thanks to Product gym, I was able to achieve it and land on a great job. I will highly recommend product gym to anyone that want to start their product manager journey.

Kate S.

I was laid off with many other tech workers in Q4 2022. Before the layoff, I collaborated regularly with product and engineering teams and thought this could be a good time for me to fully transition from marketing to product manager. I chose PG over competitors because I liked the fact that they held your hand through offer and negotiation discussions as this was something I specifically wanted support on. Through the process, interview prep and courses however, I realized that I loved a lot of elements of product management (and the salaries), but marketing was still where my heart was.

I decided to leverage PG’s courses, techniques, and guides to manage my application process. It had been 10 years since I’d had to apply or interview for a job and I found their guides and resume formatting support EXTREMELY helpful. Having other people in the PG community to practice interviews with, compare notes, and keep each other motivated through the ups and downs of navigating job applications and interviews was also a huge help. PG’s frameworks and interview questions prepared me to nail my marketing interviews and I received multiple offers. I accepted an offer for the target salary I thought was only attainable for product managers (!) and on top of that, my new job is with an amazing company that I’m so excited to work for.

Getting laid off ended up being one of the best things that could have happened to me. I definitely credit PG with helping me achieve my dream salary and dream job; I can’t speak for everyone but I have undeniably recouped my investment in Product Gym and then some!