500 Applications, 0 Offers — The AI Strategy That Will Get You Hired

The Product Job Market is Brutal in 2025. Here’s How to Stand Out.PM layoffs are at an all-time high. Microsoft, Amazon, Philips — the demand for product roles is 10x lower, and competition is fiercer than ever. In this value-packed conversation, Sid talks with Akash Gupta (ex-Stripe PM, top LinkedIn creator, and host of one of the fastest-growing product podcasts) about:✅ The top 3 skills that actually correlate with offers✅ Real AI job search strategies (with tools & prompts)✅ Resume hacks that beat ATS using Google Gemini 2.5 Pro✅ Why most referrals are useless—and how to get the right one✅ How to negotiate compensation without losing your offerMeet Hosts: Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/]Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru]Sid - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/] [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/ [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi]💎 Here are more resources for you🚀 The Ultimate PM Launch Pad - Blast Off Your Career Now! 🚀https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTOupMjArBvrML5VWUGzaKqt🧰 Master the PM Toolkit - Equip Yourself for Success! 🧰https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTM4acJOjQYFvOVMzfiEFlqE⚡️ Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve - Charge Your Knowledge Now! ⚡️https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTMvYe4lAYpfdbDoNdPbA33oWhether you’re a new PM or a senior product leader, this episode will change how you approach your job search.🔥 Akash’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aagupta/📬 Subscribe for more product career content every week.#ProductManagement #JobSearch #AItools #ResumeTips #TechLayoffsTimestamps:00:00 - The Harsh Truth: Why PMs Are Getting Laid Off01:00 - Supply vs Demand: The PM Job Crisis Explained02:05 - Top 3 Skills That Lead to Offers (Data-backed)04:00 - Resume Strategy: Generic vs. Tailored06:10 - Live Demo: AI-Powered Resume Customization08:00 - Using Google Gemini 2.5 Pro Like a Pro10:50 - Why Cold Applying is Dead: Adopt Differentiated Strategies12:40 - Getting Interviews with Zero Experience in Gaming14:20 - How to Get Quality Referrals Even Without Connections17:00 - Funnel Thinking: Diagnosing Your Job Search Failures20:00 - Nailing Product Interviews: Structured, Strategic, Business-Driven23:30 - Frameworks vs Critical Thinking: What Actually Wins26:00 - AI Tools for Every Step of the Job Search29:00 - How to Negotiate Salary with Confidence and Data32:00 - The Future of PMs in an AI-Powered Workflow33:20 - Akash’s Bold Predictions for PM + AI35:00 - Final Thoughts and Resources Round-upTags:product manager job search 2025product management interview tipsAI for resume writingGoogle Gemini 2.5 Pro resumehow to get product manager jobAkash Gupta product managementhow to negotiate salary PMreferral tips product managementresume mistakes product managerhow to use AI for job searchproduct sense interview prepEverything Product Podcastproduct management career tips