“The experienced PM interview: Challenge accepted” - Hadas Sheinfeld @ProductTank Tel Aviv,...

Hadas SheinfeldAugust 2016

@hadassheinfeld

The experienced PM interview:

Challenge accepted

IntroBeen interviewed - ~100 timesInterviewed - ~ 150 candidates (f2f)

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DisclaimerThe opinions expressed today are my own.The stories and examples I give today are from my own experience.I do not represent Google, or any other company/organization.

Today we will talk aboutInterview preparationInterview rulesPersonal questionsProfessional and Trick questionsThe exerciseTips for women

Preparation

- The product - The market- The interviewer

Remember: Experience = Expectations

Interview Rules

- Be on time, be polite, be yourself- Don't invent, don't exaggerate

Personal Questions...Tell me a little about yourself

- Be focused and concise- Summarize the most important career

steps- Answer the obvious questions before

being asked- Finish with what you are currently

looking for- Prepare “the next paragraph”

Personal QuestionsWhy do you think you are right for this position?

- Past - Present- Future

- Experience/Interest/Passion

Personal QuestionsWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?

The truthThe whole truthNothing but the truth

....almost

Personal QuestionsWhy did you leave your last job?The truthThe whole truthNothing but the truth

… almost

Professional QuestionsWhat is Product Management in your eyes?What are your favourite parts of the PM position?

- Be prepared- Be honest - Don’t have a good answer? Compensate

Can you give an example of where you showed leadership?Can you give an example of a creative solution you suggested?Describe a product that you like/do not like

Trick QuestionsYour worst traitWhat would people working with you, say about you?

- Be prepared- Be honest - Be positive

Salary Expectations

Tell me about a feature/product you owned, that failedTell me about a person you had a hard time working with

The ExerciseWhat are they looking for?- Structured thinking- Product management best practices (who are

the users? what is the need? what are the challenges?)

- Creativity- Business understanding- Get things done

Define your limit

Special Tips for WomenSend your CV!Own your successes“Selling mode”

Lean In - Sheryl Sandberg

To SummarizeRemember it’s a two way process!

Preparation Preparation Preparation- General preparation - your story- Rehearse!- Specific preparation for each interview - Learn from your mistakes

To Summarize

Every interview is an opportunity.Use it.

Questions?Let’s stay in contact!

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