Transition from Finance/Strategy to Product Management
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29 Oct 2023, 06:16
Hi everyone! I am currently considering the transition to the career in product space. I have a master's degree in Management and Business Administration from a renowned European business school as well as previous degrees in international finance/investments. Overall I have around 3 years of professional experience - 1.5 years in corporate finance (EY, Deloitte) and a bit less than 2 years in venture capital. I am 25 years old.
The reasons why I am thinking about this transition now are the following:
I recently moved to Netherlands and feel like tech scene is one of the most dynamic, growing and well-paying options here
Very strong interest in tech fueled by my experience in venture capital
I am looking for a better work-life balance than in fields I worked in/qualified the best to work in (venture capital, consulting, investment banking etc.)
My questions are the following:
What positions should I look at? (business analyst, product analyst..? product manager/owner is definitely too senior for me)
What is the best way to start the career in tech (job search, picking the role/company etc., do an internship first?)
What should I learn to increase my chances of getting the job given that I do not have any tech-related hardskills? (e. g. SQL)
How does this career transition sound to you overall? Does it make sense?
Any insights are appreciated! Thank you very much in advance.