A couple of weeks ago, we talked about how to speak to a Google product manager recruiter. While every company has its unique screening and hiring process, many of the largest tech companies are similar in their approach. And that definitely holds true when comparing Facebook (Meta) and Google.
The first step in becoming a product manager at Google is submitting your resume. From there, if your resume makes it past the first round of screening, you’ll soon move on to a phone screen with a recruiter.
There are many reasons why open product manager positions at Google are coveted. From the pay to the products to the prestige, landing a PM job at this company is a dream come true for many professionals in this space.
If it’s your goal to become a product manager at Google
As an aspiring product manager with an engineering and consulting background, I quickly came to realize that the majority of my time should go toward interview preparation. My previous positions, especially as an engineer, provided good exposure to all things product-related.
In our Microsoft program (product manager) interview guide, we provide a clear overview of what to expect at every stage of the application and interview process. This includes everything from the responsibilities of a Microsoft PM to the interview structure to the salary scale.
For many years, Amazon has been one of the most attractive companies for product manager applicants. There are many reasons for this ranging from competitive pay (with an average salary of $172k/year) to a continual expansion into new industries.
For example, Amazon is more than a leading online retailer.
There are three types of questions that are typically asked in a Facebook PM interview: leadership and drive questions, product sense questions, and execution questions.
Leadership and drive questions assess how you motivate and collaborate your team.