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WHAT PRODUCT MANAGER HIRING LOOKS LIKE FROM THE HIRING MANAGER'S SIDE IN 2026

firesidepm.substack.com6 min read

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A hiring manager shares insights from a 2026 senior PM search, noting a shift toward demonstrated interest and proven experience amid widespread risk aversion. AI lowers barriers to polished application artifacts, so managers now rely on deeper follow-up questions to assess genuine organizational alignment.