Atypical Path to PM | 非典型产品求职指南
A podcast for aspiring product managers from non-technical backgrounds in China. Each episode features real stories, practical advice, and honest conversations with PMs who’ve walked the “atypical” path—from humanities and business majors to successful product roles in top tech companies. We talk about: - How to break into product management without a tech degree - Resume and interview tips tailored to Chinese job markets - Strategic insights from interns and full-time PMs - Navigating career choices, skill-building, and personal growth Whether you're a student, a career switcher, or just PM-curious, this show is your backstage pass to the reality of becoming a product manager—without fitting the “typical” mold. New episodes every other week. Hosted by Beibei, a media graduate turned product manager.
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In this episode, the podcast host Beibei shares some common challenges faced by new PM interns — including unfamiliar business contexts, cross-functional communication barriers, and the shift from task execution to independent strategic thinking.
Beibei also shares tips for quickly understanding team structures, positioning yourself within a new organization, and overcoming typical mindset traps as a newcomer.
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In this special solo episode, Beibei reflects on her fall PM job hunting journey — sharing the setbacks she faced, the reasons behind them, and the targeted strategies she used to improve.
This episode offers honest reflections and actionable insights for anyone navigating the challenges of product management job hunting, especially for those from non-technical backgrounds.
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How to land SSP (Super Speical) PM offers at Tencent and Meituan with non-linear internships ? In this episode, Daodao shares how she turned a non-linear background into a competitive edge—by crafting a clear resume narrative and tailoring interview prep to strategy-focused PM roles. A must-listen for anyone navigating product roles with a non-traditional path.
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In this premiere episode, we speak with Siqi. With early confusion around career paths and little technical training, she leveraged curiosity, transferable skills, and hands-on AI product internships to break into the PM world. We explore how she discovered the PM role, what motivated her to pursue it, and how she applied social science methods like field research and user interviews in product thinking.
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In this episode, we sit down with Ann to talk about how she navigated product management internships across companies like Meituan, ByteDance, Ping An, and ZhongAn. She shares how to evaluate internship opportunities, the pros and cons of long-term vs. short-term internships, and her strategies for preparing for China’s PM campus recruitment season. Whether you're exploring your first PM internship or aimin...
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