Hey {{first_name}},
In tech, we spend our days building, shipping, iterating, and optimizing products. But many of us rarely apply that same strategic lens to the most important product we own: our careers.
The reality is that modern tech careers aren’t linear. Roles evolve quickly, advancement doesn’t automatically follow tenure, and new skill sets become table stakes almost overnight. Research supports this: when women receive the same career support from managers and sponsors as men do, they are just as motivated to seek promotions—but they still receive less advocacy overall.
That’s why thinking like a product manager can help. Ask questions like:
What’s working—and what isn’t?
What skills will matter 12–24 months from now?
Where am I under-investing in myself?
There are excellent frameworks and resources to support this mindset. The Women in the Workplace 2025 report from McKinsey offers data-backed insight into where career support gaps persist and how sponsorship accelerates advancement.
Harvard Business Review highlights the importance of building experience capital—the job-earned knowledge and visibility that unlocks opportunities.
Treating your career like a product also means exploring skills beyond technical expertise. Professionals who diversify their skill sets and experiment with lateral moves or external engagement — like contributing to open-source projects or speaking at events — often see greater visibility and long-term impact.
Most importantly, career progress rarely happens in isolation. Feedback, perspective, and community accelerate clarity. The strongest careers are built by women who continuously learn, adapt, and surround themselves with people who can help expand their thinking.
This week, consider this your reminder: you don’t need a complete roadmap to make progress. One small, intentional investment — your skills, your network, or your visibility — can compound faster than you think.
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