Why is Product so Hard to Break Into?

There are far more engineers than product managers. There are, generally, several product or features (which require many engineers) assigned to one product managers. Therefore, there are relatively few product managers compared to other tech jobs. This means that competition for these jobs is high. Current market turbulence means that competition is unusually high To advance and stand out from the competition, it is absolutely essential to have a tailored strategy to secure your dream job.