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 — 00:00:47How to Conduct a Reputation-Based Job Search — 00:01:25Misconceptions About Reputation — 00:07:41Balancing Content Creation with Your Job Responsibilities — 00:09:56The Most Effective Channel for Job Searches — 00:13:16Understanding Candidate-Market Fit — 00:16:51How to Get in Front of Top Recruiters — 00:21:40Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile — 00:30:58The Psychology of Interviewee — 00:39:29Should You Accept a Downgraded Role? — 00:47:27The Reality of Taking Equity as a Product Leadership Candidate — 00:57:27The Current Interview Process for Product Leaders — 01:03:18Four to Five Interviews but No Offers—What’s Going Wrong? — 01:11:56If You’re in a Full-Time Job Search, Listen to This — 01:20:58Should You Write 'Laid Off' on Your Resume? — 01:23:46Negotiation 101 — 01:27:55Should You Ask for More During Negotiations? — 01:43:17Negotiating a $1.2 Million Offer to $1.5 Million — 01:50:58What’s a Reasonable Amount to Negotiate? — 01:58:29Why You Should Continue Job Searching Even After Accepting an Offer — 02:06:37Brought to you by:Zeda.io: Discovery platform to turn your VoC into product insightsStatsig: The complete platform for Product GrowthSectaLabs: Professional headshots from regular selfiesWhere to find Colin:LinkedInTwitterNewsletterCoachingTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Andrew Capland, Ramli John, and Ben Williams. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe