Product Management Interview Prep

What is the team configuration like? What information is shared with the employees and how? What's your biggest worry these days? Biggest challenge for the team in last year? What are the key accomplishments you'd like to see in this role over the next year? What type of people are successful here? What type aren't?

CIRCLES method by Lewis Lin Framework to answer Product Design Questions What is a product design question? What is CIRCLES? C => Comprehend the situation I => Identify the customers R => Report the customer's needs C => Cut, through prioritization L => List solutions E => Evaluation trade-offs S => Summarize recommendations C => Comprehend the situation For all questions, we can ask clarifying questions - 5W's and H What is it? Who is it for? Why do they need it? When is it available? Where is it available? How does it work?  I => Identify the customers Focus on one customer segment or persona Examples of persona -> Food lovers Soccer moms College students Small business owners Beginners, Intermediates, Professional Build persona -> Name of the person and persona Behavior Demographic Needs & Goals R => Report the customer's needs Build user story template  As a...

Remember the following criterion and fit accordingly - Is it useful? Is it innovative? Is it honest? Is it easy to use?  Example 1. LinkedIn Endorse feature Useful  Pro Yes, provides more data to evaluate a professional.   Con The data can be biased Innovative Pro Keep us engaged and hooked to LinkedIn Network effect Con   Honest Pro If the connection is professional, the feedback will be real Con If a friend endorses, the feedback is biased Easy to use Yes