r/APMprograms

Hi everyone. I have three years of experience in networking, specifically in the ISP domain. I don't hate the work, but I don't enjoy it enough to continue long-term. I’ve also worked on projects related to automation and end-to-end delivery. Recently, I realized that I enjoy interacting with customers and stakeholders, which led me to explore project management roles. Is it too late to make the transition? please guide

This post is for anyone who needs to hear this.
After undergrad, my plan was to go to law school. I took the LSAT twice, had so many mental breakdowns, and eventually realized that law wasn’t the path meant for me. I took a leap of faith and pursued Product Management instead.
There’s no traditional path into product so I created my own.
I went back to school to earn my master’s in Management of Technology and applied to countless PM internships. My hope was that if I could just land one internship, it would eventually convert into a full-time role.
I was fortunate enough to intern as a Product Manager at a Fortune 500 company, but due to business needs, my internship didn’t convert into a full-time position. When it ended, I was devastated. I questioned whether I had made the right decision walking away from law because that path felt so much more defined. Product Management is incredibly competitive, and after graduating in December, I spent months applying, interviewing, facing rejection, and wondering if I was truly qualified.
Then I got my “yes.”
If you’re trying to break into PM, I know how impossible it can feel sometimes. I know what it’s like to question yourself and wonder if all the hard work will ever pay off. But all it takes is one company willing to take a chance on you.
More than anything, this journey strengthened my faith. Whether you believe in God or a higher power, don’t lose hope when things don’t go according to your plan. Sometimes the closed doors are redirecting you toward the place you’re actually meant to be. Looking back, I’m grateful that my plans changed because they led me exactly where I needed to be.
I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who shared advice, reviewed my resume, helped me prepare for interviews, encouraged me when I wanted to give up, and believed in me even when I struggled to believe in myself.
To anyone still chasing that first PM role: keep going. Your timeline doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s, and one setback doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong path.

Hi! Does anyone know when most post grad job applications opens and if most of the spots are filled by people who had the internship? I’m trying to gauge how to crack into tech pm if I didn’t intern in it.

Has anyone here worked at or interviewed with NxtWave? I'm currently in their hiring process, and one thing that has stood out is the constant sense of urgency. They keep saying things like, "Can you send this document within 15 minutes?" or "We want to wrap up this round today itself," which feels a bit rushed. Is this just how their recruitment process works, or is it reflective of the company's overall work culture? I'd really appreciate honest reviews from current or former employees, especially regarding the work environment, management, growth opportunities, and work-life balance.