I’ve been trying to pivot into product management from a non-tech marketing role, and everyone keeps saying ‘network with PMs’ is key. But cold messaging on LinkedIn feels awkward. Has anyone actually had success building real connections through those peer-led mock interviews with FAANG PMs? How do you turn practice sessions into mentorship opportunities without coming across as pushy?
mock interviews are like speed dating – you might get lucky but most convos go nowhere. did 6 sessions last year, only one guy remembered my name afterward. pro tip: focus on asking specific questions about THEIR career path, not just your own goals. still better than shooting blind resumes tho
omg yes!! i did 3 mocks thru the community last month. one PM liked my solution so much she intro’d me to her manager!! just be super prepared (learn frameworks!!) and send thank you notes after. it works if u dont be shy 
The key is sustained engagement. After each mock, ask for 1 actionable improvement area and follow up in 2 weeks showing how you implemented their feedback. I’ve seen candidates land referrals this way by demonstrating growth mindset. Prioritize quality over quantity – 2-3 deep relationships beat 10 superficial contacts.
you’ve got this!! mock interviews changed everything for me – my practice partner became my advocate 
stay genuine and keep showing up!
Community data from 2023 shows members doing 4+ mock interviews had 2.3x higher referral rates vs those doing 1-3. Critical mass matters – schedule clusters of sessions within 2-3 weeks to stay top-of-mind. 68% of successful referrals originated from discussing case studies beyond standard prompts.