There are several ways to develop a good intuition on how long engineering work should take. First, you can gain experience in the field of engineering. This will give you a firsthand understanding of the time it takes to complete various tasks. Second, you can consult with experienced engineers or project managers who can provide insights based on their experiences. Third, you can study project management techniques, which often include strategies for estimating the time required for different tasks. Lastly, you can use project management software that provides estimates based on past projects.
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There is no one right background for PM candidates. The expected background varies from company to company. Amazon prefers MBAs while Apple hires more engineer graduates. Some Google PMs have MBAs, but the company prefers candidates with engineering masters. Facebook looks for a programmer background and startup experience. Companies use technical experience as a proxy to check for three qualities: ability to form a relationship with engineers, good intuition on how long engineer work should take and ability to be self-sufficient about minor technical tasks like data collection. If you don't have a technical background, find ways to develop and demonstrate these three skills. Side projects are the second most important criteria after actual PM experience. Great side projects fill gaps in your experience, demonstrate your PM skills and give you something concrete to speak about in interviews. Choose projects where you can demonstrate customer focus, product design skills, and experien...