{"id":1580,"date":"2022-01-25T19:39:31","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T19:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/?p=873"},"modified":"2023-11-21T13:26:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T13:26:23","slug":"pm-job-application-references","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/pm-job-application-references\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Job Application References: Tips for Getting What You Need"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/pm-job-application-references\/#1_Confirm_Their_Availability_and_more\" title=\"1. Confirm Their Availability (and more)\">1. Confirm Their Availability (and more)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/pm-job-application-references\/#2_Focus_on_Variety_When_Choosing_References\" title=\"2. Focus on Variety When Choosing References\">2. Focus on Variety When Choosing References<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/pm-job-application-references\/#3_Be_Sure_They_Can_Support_Your_Narrative\" title=\"3. Be Sure They Can Support Your Narrative\">3. Be Sure They Can Support Your Narrative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/pm-job-application-references\/#4_Choose_References_That_are_Pleasant_to_Chat_With\" title=\"4. Choose References That are Pleasant to Chat With\">4. Choose References That are Pleasant to Chat With<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/pm-job-application-references\/#5_Start_Soon_Shoot_High\" title=\"5. Start Soon, Shoot High\">5. Start Soon, Shoot High<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/pm-job-application-references\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a lot that goes into securing a product manager job interview. From a strong work history to demonstrated success in the field, there\u2019s no shortage of steps you can take to get your foot in the door. However, with so much to think about, many candidates forget that they\u2019ll probably need to provide work references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A professional reference is someone who can answer questions about your work history, work style, on-the-job skills, and other related subject matter. In other words, solid references are critical to landing an interview and\/or receiving a job offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PM-Job-Application-References_-Tips-for-Getting-What-You-Need-1-1024x576-1.webp\" alt=\"PM Job Application References: Tips for Getting What You Need\" class=\"wp-image-4901\" style=\"width:768px;height:432px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PM-Job-Application-References_-Tips-for-Getting-What-You-Need-1-1024x576-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PM-Job-Application-References_-Tips-for-Getting-What-You-Need-1-1024x576-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PM-Job-Application-References_-Tips-for-Getting-What-You-Need-1-1024x576-1-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PM-Job-Application-References_-Tips-for-Getting-What-You-Need-1-1024x576-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PM-Job-Application-References_-Tips-for-Getting-What-You-Need-1-1024x576-1-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PM-Job-Application-References_-Tips-for-Getting-What-You-Need-1-1024x576-1-800x450.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With that in mind, let\u2019s dive into some tips for obtaining the references you need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-confirm-their-availability-and-more\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Confirm_Their_Availability_and_more\"><\/span>1. Confirm Their Availability (and more)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hiring manager who wants to make a decision in the near future is a hiring manager who needs to speak with your references as soon as possible. So, before you include someone as a reference, double-check that they are willing to do it and have immediate availability in their schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t just assume that your references will move this task to the top of their to-do list. Remember, they have professional and personal obligations, too. They may not be available at every time of the day to provide a reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify in advance that they have 15 to 30 minutes in their schedule \u2014 in the near future \u2014 to speak with the hiring company. If a reference turns down the first time and then says \u201cI am out of town for the next week\u201d it could hold you back from receiving a job offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, verify with your references that they\u2019re available to communicate with the hiring company through their preferred method. Some companies are okay with traditional phone calls, while others would rather chat with references via video conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, you must be 100 percent sure that the person will say good things about you. Believe it or not, many candidates have missed out on job opportunities because of a reference who shares \u201cless than impressive\u201d feedback. Sometimes they do so on purpose, sometimes they do so by mistake. But either way, it\u2019s detrimental to your chances of receiving an offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-focus-on-variety-when-choosing-references\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Focus_on_Variety_When_Choosing_References\"><\/span>2. Focus on Variety When Choosing References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two important points here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose references from different fields: For example, all your references shouldn\u2019t be engineers or product designers. It\u2019s best to mix these up as much as you can. Also, try to select references who\u2019ve had different relationships with you, such as supervisors and colleagues.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose references from different times in your career: This depends largely on your work history, but it\u2019s something to at least consider. Maybe you\u2019ve been a product manager for 10 years. In this case, choose a reference that you recently worked with, as well as someone from five and 10 years ago. This shows that you developed meaningful professional relationships with people at all your stops.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re likely to be asked for three references, so you\u2019ll have the opportunity to provide variety in the forms above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-be-sure-they-can-support-your-narrative\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Be_Sure_They_Can_Support_Your_Narrative\"><\/span>3. Be Sure They Can Support Your Narrative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you\u2019re personal friends with a professional reference, it\u2019s essential to have a brief conversation with the person. Touch on details such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The company you\u2019re interviewing with<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The position you\u2019re interviewing for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where you are in the process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The points you want them to focus on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your career goals and objectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For instance, if you have concerns about your ability to work effectively on a large team, convey this to your references. Talk through potential opportunities for them to share examples of how you worked successfully on a team in the past.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linkedin-sales-solutions-Be5aVKFv9ho-unsplash1-1024x683-1.webp\" alt=\"online video job reference\" class=\"wp-image-4900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linkedin-sales-solutions-Be5aVKFv9ho-unsplash1-1024x683-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linkedin-sales-solutions-Be5aVKFv9ho-unsplash1-1024x683-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linkedin-sales-solutions-Be5aVKFv9ho-unsplash1-1024x683-1-320x213.webp 320w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linkedin-sales-solutions-Be5aVKFv9ho-unsplash1-1024x683-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linkedin-sales-solutions-Be5aVKFv9ho-unsplash1-1024x683-1-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linkedin-sales-solutions-Be5aVKFv9ho-unsplash1-1024x683-1-800x534.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-choose-references-that-are-pleasant-to-chat-with\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Choose_References_That_are_Pleasant_to_Chat_With\"><\/span>4. Choose References That are Pleasant to Chat With<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This should go without saying, but it\u2019s a point that\u2019s often overlooked. You focus so much time on the tips above \u2014 or simply finding the required number of references \u2014 that you skate right past this detail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody wants to chat with someone who is grumpy, standoffish, and unwilling to provide detailed answers. Not only does this waste the person\u2019s time, but it also puts you in a bad light. It could lead the hiring company to request another reference, which puts you on the spot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have concerns that a reference will act in any way but professional and friendly, leave them off your list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-start-soon-shoot-high\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Start_Soon_Shoot_High\"><\/span>5. Start Soon, Shoot High<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second you decide to apply for a product management job is the second you should create a list of potential references. Should you wait until the last minute, you increase the risk of choosing the wrong references. And when that happens, landing a job offer is less likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along the same lines, aim to find more references than requested from you. Maybe the hiring company asks for three professional references. Rather than focus on three and three only, make a shortlist of five to seven references. It\u2019s also good practice to share four references \u2014 when only three are requested \u2014 so they have an option if someone is unable to accommodate meeting them soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by reaching out to your three top choices. If everything checks out, you can use them as your references and move on. But if you find that one or more of these people is unable or unwilling to help, you can quickly move down your list. This approach also leaves you with a \u201cbackup\u201d list to call on should the hiring company need another reference for any reason.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PM-Job-Application-References_-Tips-for-Getting-What-You-Need-2-1024x576-1.webp\" alt=\"Getting selected by a hiring company\" class=\"wp-image-4899\" style=\"width:768px;height:432px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PM-Job-Application-References_-Tips-for-Getting-What-You-Need-2-1024x576-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PM-Job-Application-References_-Tips-for-Getting-What-You-Need-2-1024x576-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PM-Job-Application-References_-Tips-for-Getting-What-You-Need-2-1024x576-1-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PM-Job-Application-References_-Tips-for-Getting-What-You-Need-2-1024x576-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PM-Job-Application-References_-Tips-for-Getting-What-You-Need-2-1024x576-1-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PM-Job-Application-References_-Tips-for-Getting-What-You-Need-2-1024x576-1-800x450.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiring companies consider many factors when comparing candidates and making job offers. You can help yourself by providing access to high-quality, professional job references. This is something to think about well in advance of applying for open PM positions. Doing so allows you to seamlessly move through the process of providing references that will put you in a positive light.&nbsp;<br>Once you\u2019re squared away on this front, you have more time and energy to prepare for the interview itself. We have all the resources you need including a large <a href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/interview-questions\">library of common interview questions<\/a> (with answers), a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/product-manager-interview-course\">PM interview course<\/a>, and the opportunity to connect with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/practice\">mock interview partners<\/a>. With knowledge of what to expect in your interview, supreme confidence, and solid references, you\u2019re in a good position to proceed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a lot that goes into securing a product manager job interview. From a strong work history to demonstrated success in the field, there\u2019s no shortage of steps you can take to get your foot in the door. 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