From the coffee maker that helps you get going in the morning to the app that lets you book your next vacation, these products started as an idea. And it took someone in product management to coordinate a team to take that idea and bring the product to life. If you’ve never thought about how …
Rachel Pelta is the Head Writer at Forage. She was a Content Specialist at FlexJobs, writing articles for job seekers and employers who wanted to learn more about the world of flexible and remote work.
Before changing careers, Rachel worked in social services, helping ex-offenders find jobs. She conducted outreach to employers, taught clients how to search for jobs, and assisted with resume writing. As a supervisor she led a team of 15 direct reports, hired new staff, and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders.
Her work has been featured in Fast Company, HR News, The Ladders, MSN, and Money Talks News.
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When it comes to picking a career, you may have considered something broad like business. But within that general category are smaller subcategories, like sales, marketing, and customer success. Another subcategory is product management, and the product manager career path can give you a wide range of experiences and skills that will serve you no …
Product Manager Career Path: What’s the Trajectory? Read More »
When you think about the products you use regularly, you may not consider how they came to be. The coffee maker you use to start your day or the weather app you use to figure out which coat to wear exists in large part because of the efforts of a product manager. A product manager …
When you think of a remote job, your mind may conjure the image of working from a beautiful location — like a cozy log cabin on a snow covered mountain or a bungalow on a peaceful beach. While those are possibilities, what is a remote job, exactly? Is it really something you can do on …
When you think of project management, you probably think of someone who’s in charge. And in many respects, you’d be right. A project manager is responsible for making sure a specific project goes from conception to reality as quickly and easily as possible. Of course, even the best-laid plans don’t execute without a hitch, and …
When you think of a project manager, you might think of someone who’s in charge of “stuff” and “things,” and that they are the person who makes sure everything on a project gets done. In many ways, that’s absolutely true. But there’s so much more to being a project manager than keeping tabs on a …
We’ve asked ChatGPT for general interview advice and tested how well ChatGPT writes cover letters and resumes. This time, we got a little more specific and tested ChatGPT for technical interviews. Once again, the results were mixed. But this time, they were very mixed! Over several tests of the same question, we ended up with …
Can You Use ChatGPT to Prepare for Technical Interviews? Read More »
You got a job offer! Fantastic! But it’s in another town, and now you’re wondering, “Should I move for a job?” Well, the answer is … maybe. There’s a lot to think about when you might have to move for a job. From the weather to the price of eggs, knowing where you’re going is …
We’ve tested how well ChatGPT handles resumes and cover letters. But what about interviews? Specifically, is it smart to use it for interview advice? Can ChatGPT give you the insights you need to rock your next interview? Maybe. We asked ChatGPT for advice on all kinds of interview topics, from answering specific questions to following …
When you think of Pfizer, you probably think of one of a few blockbuster drugs the company has helped develop. And because pharmaceuticals is the company’s core focus, many people working at Pfizer are, of course, scientists. However, taking a drug from concept to reality requires support from all types of roles and teams. From …