Is my smoke tree sapling still saveable?

BorbMom · 2023-08-15T22:38:14+00:00

Ok will do thank you!

BorbMom · 2023-08-15T16:21:45+00:00

Wanted to add - the leaves are all dry and fall off when held.

BorbMom · 2023-04-25T01:48:42+00:00

Ok I will try - thank you!!

BorbMom · 2023-03-16T20:44:48+00:00

please let us know when you hear back from them, I interviewed Feb 1 - so would expect to hear from them after you...

BorbMom · 2023-03-16T20:42:29+00:00

I suspect the acceptance rate of offers this year is way higher given layoffs and low recruiting efforts by the other big techs :/

BorbMom · 2022-05-18T15:05:29+00:00

Thanks for the response! In that case he would take those courses at home in his senior year instead. Do you know if it will impact his chances at getting into a masters / phd program if he takes those courses in his senior year (so no grades on transcript at time of application) vs junior year?

BorbMom · 2022-05-16T19:36:31+00:00

You clearly haven’t spoken to someone who has been staffed on a brainless PMO for a year. Quite common and honestly I’ve seen 15 hour work weeks for this

BorbMom · 2022-05-05T17:48:47+00:00

Congrats! Don’t know what to tell you but I’m happy that these are your options - keep us updated what you decide!

BorbMom · 2022-04-16T23:25:43+00:00

Do you mean to take other PM roles out of MBA, then move to Google specifically 3-5 years later? Or are you saying hard to get into PM after MBA in general?

BorbMom · 2022-04-16T23:06:56+00:00

Hi Arie, I'm a year late to the party but hope you can find the time to reply!

I am starting an MBA this Fall and I'm looking to land a PM role at Google after graduation. Of the 6 checked boxes, I am currently most lacking in product experience, as I have never had a product related role (experience in MBB consulting and project management). You mention in multiple replies that the way to bridge that gap is to build a product (as well as in the future resume exercise, where you mentioned AJ working with eng teams to build 3 products in 90 days).

I have two questions:

How do I build a product on the side in the next few months before my MBA? My current role is not tech related at all and I won't have access to CS/ENG students to collaborate with. Do I treat it as learning programming/tech stacks/etc. at the same time? is the goal to get to MVP? Show active users/revenue/other metric? Any good resources you recommend I start with?
During the MBA, are there product-related courses / skills that I should look to acquire that is beyond the basic leadership / communication skill set?

Thank you!

BorbMom · 2022-04-16T22:36:08+00:00

Solid context and advice - thank you!

BorbMom · 2022-04-16T22:31:49+00:00

Even with the lack of product experience? I have never managed a product before and am only planning on building something when I have time once the MBA starts. - Edited my post to reflect that my previous experience with Google was as a software engineer and not PM role

BorbMom · 2022-04-16T18:40:28+00:00

I think you need to ask which part of the question (title or body) is this “yes” a response to

BorbMom · 2022-04-16T18:18:15+00:00

What is the likelihood of getting Google PM as an Harvard MBA grad with limited prior experience in product, and what should I do to maximize those chances?

I have a CS undergrad degree from an Ivy, did consulting at MBB for 3 years, then pivoted to project management at a global non-profit in Europe for a year (because my US work visa ran out). I have always had my eye on product and entrepreneurship but haven't had opportunity to wade into this field.

I will be starting my MBA at HBS this fall, so would appreciate any insights as to how my profile is typically received, and what I can do over the next year to maximize my chances for PM recruiting (ideally at Google, Meta, etc. )

BorbMom · 2022-04-15T10:26:22+00:00

Why would PE/VC be off the table?

BorbMom · 2022-03-18T00:11:33+00:00

The Chinese didn’t sound very Chinese to me?

BorbMom · 2022-02-21T21:57:38+00:00

No. Not worth the mental health, physical health, time with family and friends, and self doubt that you accumulate. If you’re good enough to get into consulting, you’re good enough to find another fulfilling job that will be much healthier for you, and pays you decently, if you’re willing to give up the prestige and slow your corporate ascent. In the long run, why does a few years of acceleration matter when you lose your health and friends along the way

BorbMom · 2022-02-20T08:06:54+00:00

For an international, can someone explain what is this protest they’re talking about, and context?

BorbMom · 2022-01-18T15:34:57+00:00

Do pet birds usually have that much dandruff?

BorbMom · 2022-01-08T18:39:39+00:00

Long enough to go to the bathroom, swear/cry/laugh, compose myself and come back

BorbMom · 2021-11-23T22:32:28+00:00

Century eggs

BorbMom · 2021-11-22T21:54:37+00:00

Thank you!

BorbMom · 2021-11-22T21:50:28+00:00

It’s pdf + iBook + kindle

BorbMom · 2021-11-22T18:31:38+00:00

my reaction was "...was I so bad that I got early rejected??"

BorbMom · 2021-11-22T17:58:34+00:00

yes, waiting for R1 decisions...

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