What advice do you have for recent graduates that want to go straight into product management?

1. Understand what about product management is interesting to you 2. Research roles and opportunities that speak to what you find interesting 3. Identify the gaps in your skills or experience  4. Fill

[If available] Intern as a PM before applying for a full-time position would put you ahead of other candidates. Read Cracking the PM Interview by Gayle Laakmann McDowell and practice, practice, pract