The Product Manager: Get Started, Learn the Lingo & Pass the Interview (How to be PM (Product Manager) Book 1)
by Michael Taylor
Why You'll Love This
If you've been eyeing a PM role but have no idea where to actually start, this short book cuts through the noise fast.
- Great if you want: A no-fluff entry point into the product management career path
- The experience: Quick and practical — readable in a single sitting
- The writing: Taylor writes like a mentor briefing you, not a textbook lecturing you
- Skip if: You already work in PM and want deep strategy or frameworks
About This Book
Breaking into product management can feel like trying to join a club where everyone already knows the secret handshake. The role sits at the intersection of technology, business, and design—and hiring managers expect candidates to walk in already fluent in the language, already shaped by the mindset. Michael Taylor's compact guide cuts through that intimidating entry barrier, mapping out what product managers actually do day to day, why the role attracts ambitious generalists, and how to position yourself credibly when it matters most: in the interview room.
What works here is Taylor's no-frills approach. At 115 pages, this is a book built for someone who wants signal over noise—clear definitions of industry terminology, honest perspective on what makes the job demanding as well as rewarding, and practical framing for job seekers who are still figuring out how to tell their story. It reads less like a textbook and more like advice from someone who's been on both sides of the hiring table. For readers who are curious about the PM path but don't know where to start, this first installment offers a grounded, accessible entry point.