Events

What actually matters when it comes to getting hired today? Join us for a real talk with Natalie Breece, Chief People & Diversity Officer at ThredUp, to get the real scoop:

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1) How recruiters evaluate candidates;

2) Skills Gen Z needs most in 2025; AND

3) What you should be doing to get hired.

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Get the behind-the-scenes truth from someone who hires at one of the coolest fashion tech companies out there!

Want to learn more about Extern and what Externship opportunities are available in the membership? Join our weekly interactive community webinar where you get to meet the Extern team, dive into specific Externship opportunities, ask any questions you might have about what Extern is all about, and even meet former alums who will share their story!

Want to learn more about Extern and what Externship opportunities are available in the membership? Join our weekly interactive community webinar where you get to meet the Extern team, dive into specific Externship opportunities, ask any questions you might have about what Extern is all about, and even meet former alums who will share their story!

You’ve heard the hype: product management is the dream job for Gen Z. But what does a PM actually do — and how do you get your foot in the door?

Join Preya Patel, Senior Manager of Product at Discover and startup veteran, for a behind-the-scenes look at how she broke into product (without a CS degree), the hard lessons she learned along the way, and what she wishes more students knew about getting hired.

We’ll cover:
✅ How to land a PM job without a tech background or MBA
✅ What skills matter most (and what most students get wrong)
✅ What a day-in-the-life really looks like
✅ Red and green flags hiring managers notice instantly

Whether you’re product-curious or ready to go all-in, this is your real-world crash course on how to build a meaningful PM career — straight from someone who’s hired, coached, and mentored dozens.