Productize your job hunting | Ahmad Afzal

Product management is about understanding the people you work with and the people you're building for — 🎙 Guest Overview: Ahmad Afzal is the Director of Product at Dtek.ai with over six years of experience in product management across diverse industries. As a passionate advocate for ADHD awareness, Ahmad shares how his diagnosis has shaped his professional career and offers practical advice on job hunting, product management, and the future of AI in the workplace. ✨ Episode Focus: This episode explores Ahmad's unique approach to job searching through a product management lens, strategies for managing ADHD in the workplace, and the impact of AI on product management. ⏰ Chapters ⏰: 00:00 introduction and guest overview 01:25 Ahmad’s journey into product management 07:47 productizing your job search 13:57 planning and prioritizing during the job search 18:29 go-to-market and execution of strategy for job seekers 22:26 networking and nurturing professional relationships 33:03 managing ADHD in the workplace 43:25 common struggles of ADHD professionals 50:04 tips for maintaining focus and motivation 54:05 product management and AI 01:01:45 closing advice and upcoming projects 01:03:56 where to connect with Ahmad 🔍 What you hear about: -how to apply product management principles to streamline your job search -effective ways to manage ADHD at work and leverage it as a strength -the importance of AI in product management and leadership -how to maintain motivation and productivity in fast-paced environments Links: - Check out Ahmad LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahfzal/ - Ahmad's deck on job hunting in MENA region - Explore more episodes: https://linktr.ee/doingitmywaybybeatamatras — 🍵 Enjoying the content? Buy me a tea! If you’ve found value in the discussions and insights shared in my podcast, consider supporting me by buying me a tea! Your support helps me keep creating and sharing more content.🔗 https://buymeacoffee.com/doingitmywaybybeatamatras 🍵 Thank you! And until next time.. keep doing it your way :) __ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5IpA5BKCg-w

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