Product Manager vs. Business Systems Analyst

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Hey everyone! I have one offer at Block as a Business Systems Analyst and another offer at Cengage (EdTech/Publishing) as a Technical Product Manager. Both pay about the same ($150 - 155k), but I was wondering which one would be better for long-term career development. On the one hand, Block has a better brand name and is generally highly regarded in tech. On the other hand, Technical Product Management is a better title. Which would look better on a resume?

pros31p · Accepted Answer

I think the better question is, which job is going to push your skills to the next level. If the systems analyst role will have you working on more robust work, then I would say go for that one. Especially if you plan on continuing to work at bigger companies. The name carries so much more weight IF you are also developing your skill set. If the Square role is more of a chill role and you want to coast, then I think that's still the better bet in the SHORT term but longterm, you might not want to stay.

mattsyp · Answer

I wouldn't worry about what would look better on your resume.  Go wherever you will be happiest.

g224807g1 · Answer

Cengage is a good company. In edtech, that name carries weight for sure. It's just more niche than Block which is a more consumer facing brand. I like the title myself but I would be mindful of whatever your longterm goals actually are. Titles dont really mean a ton if the skills arent on par. Like a Director at a startup might be a manager at a F1000 company yunno.

Product11 · Answer

My recommendation is tech pm! I transformed myself into the PM role from BA because that role is going away for Product driven companies.

Pmguy123 · Answer

TPM role, no question if your desire is for higher paying career. Look online to see how many people struggle every day to break into Product Management. You may not get another easier opportunity.

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