LinkedIn Product Manager Interview Questions

Naresh A. - "Although there is no fixed or predefined framework that I follow to prioritize, I do have a methodical criterion that is suitable to my organization and practices. The business outcome/value proposition of each project/request - try to quantitative every metric below Number of customers going to be impacted in that product vertical - item with more customers gets more weight Is this an existing feature or a new feature - existing features get more weightage especially if thi"See full answer

Anonymous Spider - "1) Start by clarifying your constraints - which side of the marketplace am I focusing on and what are they solving for? (e.g., minimize cost for hoster, maximize comfort for renter indoor etc.). Assuming this is a "dealer's choice" type response then proceed to step 2 2) Where to focus: which customer segment, which job-to-be-done, and why I'd start by laying out segments on 2 dimensions: urban (think big cities, downtowns) and suburban (think suburbs, beach towns, mountains) areas focused on e"See full answer

Raina M. - "Clarify the ask/ goal and scope Talk about the general need for travel in a Covid/post covid world + how it aligns with Meta's mission and business (the Why) Audience /Behavior segmentation with needs/pain points Prioritize Suggested 3 Solution territories Dived deep into 1 and mentioned tradeoffs/ risks for that one Summarized with a few GTM considerations/ideas Please note: Although the interview was scoped for 30 mins, the interviewer spent the first 15 diving into past work e"See full answer

Exponent - "We've identified the problem as a Design a Product question. Use the following framework for tackling these types of questions: Ask Clarifying Questions Identify users, behaviors, and pain points State product goal Identify current solutions Brainstorm new solutions Evaluate solutions Measure success Summarize We'll go through each of these step by step. Ask Clarifying Questions The PM interview isn't about your ability to come up w"See full answer

Jacob C. - "Clarifying Questions: What currently defines profile completion? Does it have to be 100% completion or something like 80% of all available profile attributes. Or is it some specific set of must-have profile attributes like bio, current job, previous experience, etc. May I know some successful things that are helping users complete their profiles today and some unsuccessful ones as well that we tried but did not show lift in profile completion metrics? Goal: Engagement from free u"See full answer

Exponent - "This is an Improve a Product question. Let's first go over the Improve a Product formula: Ask clarifying questions Identify users, behaviors, and pain points State product goal Brainstorm small improvements Brainstorm bolder improvements Measure success Summarize Now, let's begin! Ask clarifying questions Before we begin listing off recommendations, it's important you ask questions to ensure you and the interviewer are on the same page"See full answer

Exponent - "You should be able to identify this as a Measure Success question. These kinds of questions are used to test your analytical skills, as well as your ability to track project progress post-launch. Recall the strategy for tackling them methodically and thoroughly: Ask clarifying questions State the goal of the feature / product Behavior Mapping / UX Flow Mapping Provide criteria to prioritize metrics Prioritize metrics Summarize Let's begin! Ask cl"See full answer

Divya S. - "LinkedIn is a pioneer in the tech industry brining global workforce together. LinkedIn is one of the few companies where you can work on the latest tech stack but also work on meaningful and high impact product problems, processes issues and Customer experiences that I can very well relate with. It a place where people from all over the world can connect, Innovate and celebrate their careers. I feel excited about the opportunity as it fully aligns perfectly with my desire to expand, Connect,"See full answer

Ilya P. - "They would be better off with stories, i guess."See full answer