Ready to get in motion?

We recruit once a semester for our internal program. Our application process is designed to find students who are curious, collaborative, and ready to grow—no PM experience required.

What We Look For

We're not looking for perfect

We care more about mindset than resume lines. Here's what catches our attention.

Curiosity & Growth Mindset

You ask thoughtful questions and actively seek to understand how things work.

Examples:

Analyzing products you use daily
Reading PM blogs or books
Asking 'why' and 'how' questions

Collaboration & Leadership

You work well with others and can influence without authority.

Examples:

Group project leadership
Club or organization involvement
Peer mentoring experience

Problem-Solving Approach

You break down complex problems and think systematically about solutions.

Examples:

Case competition participation
Personal projects
Analytical coursework
Application Process

How to Apply

Click on any step to get insider tips on how to succeed.

Festifall

August 27, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Ingalls Mall Table A035

Stop by our table to learn about Product Motion, meet current members, and discover how to get involved this semester

Open House #1

September 1, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kuenzel Room, Michigan Union

Get an inside look at the perks of joining our community. Ask questions and network with current members.

Open House #2

September 4, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Room 4, Michigan Union

Missed the first session? Learn about our recruiting process, meet the team, and connect with other prospective members.

Applications Open

September 5, 2025
12PM
Virtual

Submit your application to express interest in joining Product Motion and provide your background and availability for next steps.

Design Workshop

September 7, 2025
TBD
TBD

Participate in a hands-on mini PM project to showcase your problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills.

Application Deadline

September 8, 2025
11:59PM
Virtual

Product Motion's written applications will close at 11:59PM. Make sure to get your apps in to be considered for the Fall 2025 cohort!

Interviews

Invitation Only
Invitation Only
Invitation Only

Short interviews with board members to explore your fit for the club and assess PM skills in a friendly, professional setting.

Written Assignment

Invitation Only
Invitation Only
Invitation Only

Complete a brief written PM exercise to demonstrate your approach to a real-world product challenge

Final Decisions & Cohort Notification

September 17, 2024
TBD
TBD

Accepted members are notified and onboarding begins. Welcome to the Product Motion cohort!

Tips for Festifall

How to succeed in this stage

Success Tips:

  • Stop by our table to meet members and learn what Product Motion is all about.
  • Ask about the upcoming open houses to plan your attendance.
  • Share your contact info so you don’t miss application updates.
  • Bring a friend who may also be interested in product management.

Event Details:

August 27, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Ingalls Mall Table A035
Success Tips

How to stand out

Show us how you think, what you're excited about, and how you want to grow.

Be honest about your goals

We want to understand what you're hoping to achieve and how Product Motion fits into your journey.

Show curiosity—what have you explored?

Tell us about the products, companies, or problems that fascinate you. Curiosity matters more than expertise.

Highlight collaboration

Share examples of how you've worked with others, led teams, or contributed to group projects.

If you don't know something yet, say so—and show how you'd learn

We value growth mindset over perfect knowledge. Show us how you approach learning new things.

FAQ

Still have questions?

Everything you need to know about applying to Product Motion.

Your PM journey starts here

Applications for Fall 2025 are opening soon. Don't wait—spots fill up fast.