Hi,

I've been in product management for about 10+ years and have always wondered
what prospective employers value most: prior product management experience or
industry experience (i.e. for the industry the employer serves).

Obviously "both" would be the desired goal for any employer but, going over
numerous postings it would appear that there might be a preference to industry
experience. Am I reading it wrong?

I have always believed that a really good product manager can learn a new
industry and apply their know-how over the other way around. I've seen companies
try to "finesse" the role with industry experts with subpar results. Personnaly
I've learned 4 new industries as a product manager and had very positive results
each time.

As I'm looking to relocate to the PS area, I am interested in the group's take
on this topic with regard to the area's employers.

Thanks.