95% of PM job postings are fake. Here's how to find real ones. I spent 6 months applying to 400+ Product Manager positions. Got 3 interviews. Then I discovered something shocking: Most companies post PM jobs they never intend to fill. A recruiter at a unicorn startup told me the truth: "We post jobs to build our talent pipeline, show investors we're growing, and sometimes to make current PMs think they're replaceable." 5 Red Flags of Fake PM Job Postings: 5. The job description is copied and pasted with generic requirements like "3-5 years experience" and "strong communication skills." 4. Posted by HR/Talent Acquisition, not the actual hiring manager or VP of Product. 3️. The job has been "actively hiring" for more than 45 days on LinkedIn. 2️. Company doesn't have a product team page or any current PMs visible on LinkedIn. 1️. Salary range is either missing or has a ₹20+ LPA gap (like ₹15-35 LPA). 5 Ways to Find REAL PM Job Opportunities: 5️. Look for jobs posted directly by the VP of Product or Head of Product, not HR. 4️. Target companies that recently raised funding (check Crunchbase) - they're actually hiring. 3️. Find companies where PMs are actively posting about their work - shows they value the role. 2️. Apply to jobs posted less than 2 weeks ago with specific requirements and clear role expectations. 1️. Network directly with PMs at target companies and ask about internal openings before they go public. What's your experience with fake job postings? Have you noticed these red flags?