Bijan Shahrokhi 
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A product manager interview isn’t something you walk into blindly. Even if you have many years of experience in the field, it’s still important to prepare to the best of your ability. And doing so means choosing and relying on the best resources. This can be the difference between success and failure.
As you begin your research, the first thing you’ll realize is that there’s no shortage of resources. From the internet to your professional network to books and podcasts with a focus on product management, cast a wide net as you attempt to gain a better understanding of the resources that are available and how you can use them.
At PM Exercises, we have all the resources you need to prepare for your PM interviews and excel when the time comes. Here are some of the resources that you can lean on.
1. Our Library of Product Manager Interview Questions
For most job candidates, this is the best place to start. With over 2500+ PM interview questions from the top tech companies in the world, you can quickly gain a clear overview of what to expect during your interview.
For example, if you’re interviewing at Google, you’ll find a list of 700+ interview questions and potential answers. These are broken down into categories such as product design, estimation, product strategy, metrics, and product improvement.
You never know what questions you’ll be asked in a PM job interview, but this resource guarantees that you’re doing everything you can to prepare yourself. Check back often as our community members are always adding new questions and answers.
2. Mock Interviews and Group Practice
There’s only so much you can do on your own, so there will come a point when it makes sense to spend time on mock interviews and group practice.
With mock interviews, you can quickly find experienced product managers who can help you practice for the “real thing.” Sticking with the example above, here’s a product manager with experience at Google (among several other tech companies).
With this person conducting a mock interview, there’s no question of whether or not you’re preparing yourself for success. They know what it takes to master the Google PM interview.
Group practice can be just as powerful and rewarding as mock interviews. This resource allows you to practice answering PM interview questions as a group. So, not only do you gain experience but you can also learn from others.
Silent observers are always welcome in our group practice sessions. This is perfect for candidates who want to learn but are not yet comfortable enough to participate.
3. The PM Exercises Blog
Our blog is one of the top online resources for all things related to product manager interviews — among many other topics. For example, our recent blog post — The First Step in Becoming a Product Manager — is a good read for anyone hoping to become a product manager for the first time.
Take the time to search through our growing blog for information related to product manager interviews, top hiring companies, job application reference tips, and more.
Note: contact us via email at [email protected] if there’s something in particular you want us to cover in a future blog post.
4. Our PM Interview Prep Course
If structure is what you want (and need), structure is what you’ll get with our PM interview prep course. With 100+ hours of online lessons, we touch on everything you need to know to grow your confidence and succeed in upcoming PM interviews.
The course is broken into 11 sections:
- Introduction
- Product sense questions
- Execution questions
- Analytics questions
- Strategy questions
- Technical questions
- Behavioral questions
- Tips
- Assignments
- Company guides
- Office hours
There’s no denying the fact that 100+ hours of coursework is a lot. But remember this: the best-prepared candidates are the best positioned to receive a job offer. If you don’t have enough time for the entire course, our crash course is an alternative. It’s less than 10 hours and highlights the key material needed to get you up to speed.
5. Our Discussion Board
No matter what’s on your mind, our discussion board is a great place to share it. If it has anything to do with product manager interviews, you can share it in this forum. And even if you don’t have anything to say, you can read through questions and answers such as:
- How can an MBA break into the product management field?
- Which companies are hiring product managers to work in a remote capacity?
- What’s a better path for an engineer? TPM or PM?
- I wasn’t asked to do a phone interview with a Google HR person. Is that normal?
- What is the most important skill for Google PMs?
- What should we focus on for PM interview prep for a screening call for a FAANG company?
- How would you respond when the interviewer points out that your solution already exists?
- What kind of questions should be asked to interviews in generalist product Interviews such as product execution and product sense?
- How do you handle product sense questions if you haven’t tried that product at all?
- For product design cases, how many minutes should we spend on identifying the problem and solutions before sketching wireframes?
There’s no such thing as a silly question. Feel free to share what’s on your mind and wait for members of our community to step in and provide feedback.
Final Thoughts on PM Interview Resources
While that’s a lot to take in, you must be familiar with all the available resources as you prepare for product manager interviews. You don’t want to look back and wonder what could have been. Instead, you want to look forward with confidence.
At PM Exercises, there’s nothing we enjoy more than helping PM candidates prepare for an upcoming interview. It doesn’t matter if you’re interviewing with a top tech company — such as Google or Facebook — or a start-up, the work that you put in before your interview improves your odds of success.
