Top Product Manager Interview Questions

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  • Capital One logoAsked at Capital One 
    Product Manager
    Product Strategy
  • PayPal logoAsked at PayPal 

    "This is one of the core behavioral questions that you should expect to cover in any interview. In particular, it asks you to justify why you want to work at a specific company that you've applied for. There's no right answer for this, however we do recommend you list at least three distinct reasons. Here's an example of what you might say: > Great question! There's so many reasons, but I'll keep it to my top three.I love how intricate and delicate the payments space is and I want to work in this"

    Exponent - "This is one of the core behavioral questions that you should expect to cover in any interview. In particular, it asks you to justify why you want to work at a specific company that you've applied for. There's no right answer for this, however we do recommend you list at least three distinct reasons. Here's an example of what you might say: > Great question! There's so many reasons, but I'll keep it to my top three.I love how intricate and delicate the payments space is and I want to work in this"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
  • Workday logoAsked at Workday 

    "I believe that understanding and mutual respect is a keys to handle a team of diverse individuals"

    Sohail K. - "I believe that understanding and mutual respect is a keys to handle a team of diverse individuals"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
  • Meta (Facebook) logoAsked at Meta (Facebook) 

    "Fast food service Good service application."

    Amit S. - "Fast food service Good service application."See full answer

    Product Manager
    Execution
    +2 more
  • "Goal: The goal of the product is to create a virtual communication system that enables the CEO/Executives of Google to have realistic in-person interactions with people located in different parts of the world. Identifying Different Users: CEO of Google Business executives and professionals Selecting Right User: The primary user for this product is the CEO of Google who needs to have a virtual communication system that can facilitate face-to-face interactions. Defining Features: High-q"

    Anonymous Panda - "Goal: The goal of the product is to create a virtual communication system that enables the CEO/Executives of Google to have realistic in-person interactions with people located in different parts of the world. Identifying Different Users: CEO of Google Business executives and professionals Selecting Right User: The primary user for this product is the CEO of Google who needs to have a virtual communication system that can facilitate face-to-face interactions. Defining Features: High-q"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
    +1 more
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  • Product Manager
    Behavioral
  • Google logoAsked at Google 

    "I'm a bit confused - The $40B hrs is the total time spent commuting to work, correct? Whereas the question asks "hours lost ... in traffic". Is the answer not correct then?"

    Lucy Y. - "I'm a bit confused - The $40B hrs is the total time spent commuting to work, correct? Whereas the question asks "hours lost ... in traffic". Is the answer not correct then?"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Estimation
    +2 more
  • Meta (Facebook) logoAsked at Meta (Facebook) 

    "!! FEEDBACK WELCOME !! Clarify question By art we mean visual art, e.g. paintings? - Yes Is this a solution to create art on Instagram or to showcase existing art on Instagram? - Create art Why build this, Engagement or Acquisition? - Engagement Reframe: We want to increase Instagram engagement through creation and sharing of art with followers. Talking about the space The Internet has over time continuously reduced barriers to creative expression. From blogging to Twitter"

    Apurv K. - "!! FEEDBACK WELCOME !! Clarify question By art we mean visual art, e.g. paintings? - Yes Is this a solution to create art on Instagram or to showcase existing art on Instagram? - Create art Why build this, Engagement or Acquisition? - Engagement Reframe: We want to increase Instagram engagement through creation and sharing of art with followers. Talking about the space The Internet has over time continuously reduced barriers to creative expression. From blogging to Twitter"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
  • "Problem Understanding Is it within FB applications? > Yes FB Date has one on one matching. Can I consider extending existing capability? After matching, are we considering interactions within FB as well? FB mission is to give people power to connect build community and bring the world closer. Building connection through content engagement is the core of the FB product. With increased demand on learning online and velocity of acquiring new skills required to find a job or sustain in"

    Soodong P. - "Problem Understanding Is it within FB applications? > Yes FB Date has one on one matching. Can I consider extending existing capability? After matching, are we considering interactions within FB as well? FB mission is to give people power to connect build community and bring the world closer. Building connection through content engagement is the core of the FB product. With increased demand on learning online and velocity of acquiring new skills required to find a job or sustain in"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
  • Dropbox logoAsked at Dropbox 

    "Pango Bit waze"

    Oded W. - "Pango Bit waze"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
  • "First thing I would do is dig deeper into the problem. Starting off with the data source suggesting the drop of 10%. Next is investigating - what does drop in traffic mean? For example - 10% drop in logins, email traffic, email creation. Next, once I identify the its for example an issue with logins, I would like to drill a deeper into further isolating the problem based on geography, operating platform (mobile/desktop), specific time of day, any other information I could get. At this point,"

    Vinayak A. - "First thing I would do is dig deeper into the problem. Starting off with the data source suggesting the drop of 10%. Next is investigating - what does drop in traffic mean? For example - 10% drop in logins, email traffic, email creation. Next, once I identify the its for example an issue with logins, I would like to drill a deeper into further isolating the problem based on geography, operating platform (mobile/desktop), specific time of day, any other information I could get. At this point,"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Execution
    +1 more
  • "I would start with few clarifying questions for the investigation and diagnosis of the problem. Timing and volume: For how long is the peak surge being noticed? Past few days / weeks / months? Clarify about 'certain times'. Is it weekday Morning (Peak), Morning (off peak), Afternoon, Afternoon (peak), Evening (peak), Evening (off peak) or weekend? Do we info on vehicle type that have the most volume? Cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, etc., Location and convenience of the gas st"

    Krishnan S. - "I would start with few clarifying questions for the investigation and diagnosis of the problem. Timing and volume: For how long is the peak surge being noticed? Past few days / weeks / months? Clarify about 'certain times'. Is it weekday Morning (Peak), Morning (off peak), Afternoon, Afternoon (peak), Evening (peak), Evening (off peak) or weekend? Do we info on vehicle type that have the most volume? Cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, etc., Location and convenience of the gas st"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Execution
    +1 more
  • Remitly logoAsked at Remitly 

    "Whenever you look at the launching a new product you might want to follow the following framework: Describe the product for e.g. you are considering launching amazon go. What does Amazon go does. And what is the problem its solving. For e.g Amazon go is a new age grocery store that lets you buy product without the hassle of waiting in long queues for checkout. Always ask clarifying questions to understand the scope. For e.g. what will Amazon go be used for. Are we aiming it for basic grocerie"

    Rani D. - "Whenever you look at the launching a new product you might want to follow the following framework: Describe the product for e.g. you are considering launching amazon go. What does Amazon go does. And what is the problem its solving. For e.g Amazon go is a new age grocery store that lets you buy product without the hassle of waiting in long queues for checkout. Always ask clarifying questions to understand the scope. For e.g. what will Amazon go be used for. Are we aiming it for basic grocerie"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Strategy
    +1 more
  • Google logoAsked at Google 

    "Narrow down on a person (born in city childhood - school - college - work - retirement) Age: 0-5 = ignoring travel for this part (might travel with parents) 5-19 = weekdays school, weekends outings School distance 5 km , total = 10km (to & fro) (4 intersections * 1min(time spent) = 4 min/ day) 52 x 5 x 4 = 1040 mins ~ 15 hrs 15 * 14 yrs = 210 hrs Weekends 52 x 2 = 104 days * 0.3 = 30 days Trips = 10 km (8 intersections * 1min(time spent) = 8 mins) 30 x 8 ="

    Rev - "Narrow down on a person (born in city childhood - school - college - work - retirement) Age: 0-5 = ignoring travel for this part (might travel with parents) 5-19 = weekdays school, weekends outings School distance 5 km , total = 10km (to & fro) (4 intersections * 1min(time spent) = 4 min/ day) 52 x 5 x 4 = 1040 mins ~ 15 hrs 15 * 14 yrs = 210 hrs Weekends 52 x 2 = 104 days * 0.3 = 30 days Trips = 10 km (8 intersections * 1min(time spent) = 8 mins) 30 x 8 ="See full answer

    Product Manager
    Analytical
    +1 more
  • Meta (Facebook) logoAsked at Meta (Facebook) 
    Product Manager
    Product Strategy
    +1 more
  • Yelp logoAsked at Yelp 

    "Let's start with understanding the objective. The assumed objective is to be able to optimize for ads revenue by showing optimal number of ads to users without reducing the user engagement metrics. So, the approach I would take here is to perform experimentation with certain set of customers cohort based on different parameters. The metrics I would keep track of Customers average user engagement - time per session before and after the experiment over a week. Number of ads shown per ses"

    Vinayak A. - "Let's start with understanding the objective. The assumed objective is to be able to optimize for ads revenue by showing optimal number of ads to users without reducing the user engagement metrics. So, the approach I would take here is to perform experimentation with certain set of customers cohort based on different parameters. The metrics I would keep track of Customers average user engagement - time per session before and after the experiment over a week. Number of ads shown per ses"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
    +1 more
  • Product Manager
    Product Design
    +1 more
  • Meta (Facebook) logoAsked at Meta (Facebook) 

    "Clarifying question- What exactly is this product expected to do ? - are we trying to build a community around people passionate about gardening ? or are we trying to give them better tool and seeds or something else ? Do we have any time or cost constraints ? or any specific business goal we are trying to achieve ? Is this a non profit or a for profit venture ? 2) Users: Which users segment are we trying to go after and what are the pain points ? Is it millennials and gen z or someone in Boom"

    Abhijit B. - "Clarifying question- What exactly is this product expected to do ? - are we trying to build a community around people passionate about gardening ? or are we trying to give them better tool and seeds or something else ? Do we have any time or cost constraints ? or any specific business goal we are trying to achieve ? Is this a non profit or a for profit venture ? 2) Users: Which users segment are we trying to go after and what are the pain points ? Is it millennials and gen z or someone in Boom"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
  • "Goals (Prod & Safeway) User Groups: Shoppers: College Students Professionals Families Elderly New customers (not already in the store) I selected elderly due to trends on the aging population being a significant population in the next decade and it being a group we have the most opportunity as Safeway to support. Pain Points **Most likely these customers are buying things in person or someone is purchasing items for them and gettin"

    Anonymous Minnow - "Goals (Prod & Safeway) User Groups: Shoppers: College Students Professionals Families Elderly New customers (not already in the store) I selected elderly due to trends on the aging population being a significant population in the next decade and it being a group we have the most opportunity as Safeway to support. Pain Points **Most likely these customers are buying things in person or someone is purchasing items for them and gettin"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
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