Interview Questions

Ankit J. - "Clarifying Questions: Are we looking to create a product for creators or the end users? - Creators What kind of product are we looking to build? (App /Website/Embedded within the Instagram product ) - Embedded within the app Why do we want to enter the edtech market? (Anything specific insight we have gained which we want to solve for?) - The creator's market is growing substantially and people want to gain knowledge on how to become successful in it. Are there any money or time con"See full answer

Arunima S. - "I’ll first set the purpose of Instagram Reels Ads as a product: Instagram Reels connect to Meta’s mission of building meaningful connections and build community via connecting people through visual storytelling. It’s a popular product with typically Billions of active users. The business model of Meta is largely dependent on ad revenue and Ads on Reels shall primarily be poised to improve revenue for Instagram Reels and in turn Meta, and on secondary notes the upside could be in improving produc"See full answer

Siddharth R. - "IG already has a large user base. So the team would not need to look into acquire more people but enable new feature(s) for users to be more excited (which eventually would result in more people coming back more often). Facebook, as a company, strives to connect more people and help them have an amazing experience through interactions with their friends. This is the basic principle on which FB's various apps work on. So I would aim to build this feature with the overall vision of the company to"See full answer

Lavesh D. - "Approach - Check the product scope - social network, IG, Whatsapp, etc. Check how the metric is measured and if there are shortcomings or changes in the approach Eliminate obvious reasons like seasonality, external events, analytical pipeline changes, etc. Look for internal product changes or issues In case the hypothesis falls short, find ways to triangulate the issue PS - A real interview may not need so many questions to be asked. I am just listing down questions to validate or rej"See full answer

William D. - "Interesting question! Before we begin, I have a few clarifying questions: Is this for Netflix the company, or a service from a startup or other company that caters towards kids with a netflix-like set of services? My assumption is this is a Netflix esque service, and not part of the broader Netflix product suite/company. Why are we building this? Assumption is that we CEO identified opportunity for this product, and we want to acquire users and engage them. By kids, do you mean"See full answer

Anonymous Flamingo - "Design a washing machine for Google Step 1: Building Context through clarifying questions Are we looking at building a complete washing machine(new line of business) or a connected app for washing machine like Android Auto? Any specific geography to look for Goal? Increase usage of any specific google product or introduce smart white goods hardware Step 2: Target users Individuals Single Family Couple Hotels Students Laundromats **Apartments/Studen"See full answer

Dewansh Z. - "Clarifying questions: What type of contractors are we considering? Construction, repair, paint, electric etc. assuming there is no specificity here Is it for professional or personal - eg. For enterprises to allocate contract or personal work. Though the end result might work for both but initial go live one assuming for personal work Any specific demography Is it part of any existing meta universe - Facebook marketplace? Why this problem matters? For users: this is one of the difficult"See full answer

Pratiksha G. - "Hi Everyone, This is the first time I am putting up my answer on the forum. Would appreciate any type of improvement or feedback inputs. Thanks! Step 1 -> Clarifying Questions Is the product a physical product[services] or an application? Answer:- You can choose for yourself. I will choose to build an application Are the travellers both domestic[native] and international? Answer:- Yes Do I need to build upon something that already exists or can I think for an end-to-end solution? A"See full answer

Otto yhoda A. - "One of the most complex programs I managed was a data quality project for Banamex and Scotiabank. We had multiple teams working with different tools like SAS, SQL Server, and Azure, and tight deadlines due to compliance audits. I handled stakeholders by setting up regular sync meetings, sharing clear progress updates, and showing early results through sample reports. With the team, I prioritized tasks using a risk-based approach and delegated clearly based on each person’s strengths. When issues"See full answer

Anonymous Muskox - "DoorDash - An online Food Ordering and Food Delivery Company. What is the Goal of the DoorDash? The goal is to empower local business and connect to the users. Who are the the different stakeholders involved to achieve this Goal for DoorDash? Users Restaurant Partners Delivery Partners What they need to do to achieve this goal? More users have to come on the platform for ordering Restaurants has to fulfil the requirement of maximum number of Users Delivery part"See full answer

Aishwarya J. - "Looking into licensing data for users to match with the validity of their plans , to set up reporting okr's and metrics from the ground up and future problem sculpting for future feature additions I developed the metrics from the existing data tables , with uniform interpretation for datasets used across teams, keeping the modifications done in alignment with the requirements of the stakeholders. Hypotheses for licensing metrics was laid out in a defined manner where it was feasible to cherry"See full answer

Shashank S. - "Prioritizing competing features involves evaluating and comparing different features to determine which ones to implement first, based on their relative importance, value, and impact on the product and users. Here are some steps to help prioritize competing features: Define the goals and objectives: Identify the product's overall goals, target audience, and key performance indicators (KPIs). This will help you understand what features are most important to achieve these goals. **Gather"See full answer

A R. - "Interviewee: Before I start discussing the solution, I would like to ask a few questions & clarify a few things. Is that okay? Interviewer: Yeah, Sure. Please go ahead. Interviewee: First, I would like to clarify that the Google Map (Offered by Google) you are referring to is the same one that we use on our mobile to find addresses, get route maps, and find different places like restaurants, and hotels near our place. **Interviewer: Yes, we are referring to the same Google Maps. We a"See full answer

Sahil A. - "Clarify: A new company that is coming up with a solution for garage door openers The door opener will be installed in houses. Confirm if offices, service centers etc are in the scope At this point, we are looking a specific demographic/market - India Users: People who own a car and a personal parking space. The distinction here : They have hired a watchman for the house They didnt hire a watch for the house For this problem, I will focus on those people who didnt hire a watchman"See full answer

R A. - "Company Mission: Make video communication frictionless Product: Zoom is a telecommunications tool used by companies and individuals to interact with one another. It has a freemium business model i.e. it provides some basic features to its users for free and premium features for a subscription. Features: Video and audio interactions. Built-in collaboration features. End-to-end encryption for all meetings. Recording and transcripts. Streamlined calendaring. User Base: "See full answer

Gaurav M. - "To convince leadership at Google to build a wristwatch for the elderly, it's crucial to present a compelling argument that encompasses user needs, market potential, and Google's strategic alignment. Here's a detailed proposal: 1. Understanding the User Needs Target Audience Primary Users: Elderly individuals, especially those with health conditions requiring monitoring and those living independently. Secondary Users: Family members and caregivers. **Pain Points"See full answer

Ross B. - "I most want to communicate a few principals of conflict resolution that I believe were integral in this situation, which are mutual respect, a results orientation, an unwavering focus on the user. To that end, here’s how I’d like to structure this answer: First, I’ll tell you about the project we were working on, to provide some background for you. Second, I’ll describe the disagreement. Third, I’ll describe how we arrived at a solution, and finally, I’ll discuss how those 3 conflict resolut"See full answer

Chelsea F. - "First I'd start by asking a few questions/clarifying some assumptions: This is the existing Facebook Events product where users invite other Facebook users to an event (either IRL or virtual) at a certain time/date, and invitees can RSVP, or react/comment on the event? Is this question limited to a specific part of the FB product base (e.g. Facebook app vs. web experience) or are we discussing the FB Events product across all platforms? FB Events have been a key part of Facebook for quite"See full answer