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How to answer Product Strategy Questions in Your PM Interview ✔ Product strategy questions are a staple in product manager interviews and at leading tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon. Questions like this assess a candidate's strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities and understanding of the business and market dynamics. They also evaluate the ability to identify key objectives, analyze user needs and propose actionable solutions. There often isn't a single "right" answer to these questions. The strength of your response lies in how well you structure it and the clarity of your proposed solution. Some examples of product strategy questions include:  -How would you increase Profitability for Netflix? -How would you acquire more users for Uber? -If you were the CEO of Instagram, what are the top three things you would do? -How would you bootstrap a product that helps people find apartments? In the slides below i have outlined a structured approach on how to answer product strategy questions 

I have ranted quite a bit as to what I think of cold emails and the templates that are being use. I just got the very best email I can ever remember receiving. Here it is... ---> Flyn, NO upfront fees. NO payment until you hire our candidate. NO fees for meeting potential candidates You only pay upon successful candidate placement. We're able to source candidates with backgrounds in corporations such as Amazon, WeWork, Pwc, and Uber. Would this be of your interest? j <--- This email has a powerful USP that kept me reading even though I'm not hiring. Maybe the last sentence, the CTA could be stronger but this email gets an "A" in my book. To the point, no BS personalization's, totally about me not the seller. In my opinion, this is how you get someone's attention! Did I miss something? Love to here the thoughts of the copywriting crowd. Martin Sayers, Scott Frothingham, Bob Bly

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Expect to face one metric question around these, in a PM interview. 💭💡 You will be asked to define a single North Star Metric, a set of KPIs, or how to measure success after a product launch. What is the north star metric for your product? The above is one of my favourite questions and the fifth question type out of 8 types of questions (refer to the comment for all earlier posts). A few examples of Metrics Questions asked : 1. What metrics would you focus on as the PM for Netflix ? 2. What metrics would you focus on as the PM for Spotify? 3. How would you measure the success of Medium? 4. Define a meaningful social interaction metric for Facebook. 5. Devise an A/B test to improve Google maps. 6. What should Airbnb’s north star metric be? As a product manager, while it's crucial to plan and ship new features, it's equally important to track them via the right parameters. For a website, if customers visit once/twice a week, then tracking its success via DAU(daily active users) is the wrong metric. So, it's not just an interview question, but also something that becomes a vital part of a PM's life. Can you reason with metrics? Can you think critically about user feedback and bugs? Why are these questions so important and carry such significance?🤔🧐 1. It helps the interviewer in gauging your ability to break down a problem. 2. They assess how are your goal-setting skills. 3. How deeply you think about data and connect it with a product to find valuable results. 4. A good test of your Logical reasoning abilities. The posts of the first 4 types of questions asked are already up and stay tuned for Type 6. #productmanager #analytics #metrics #interviewtips #interviewquestions #productmanagers #productgrowth

My top tips for job seekers. I'm queasy from how challenging and fraught the #gamesindustry is right now. Too many layoffs, incredible projects cancelled, talented people finding themselves jobless due to incredibly negligent financial management up at the top. I made this video a) because I've been doing a lot more coaching sessions lately and find myself giving very similar advice to everyone, and b) because honestly it's cathartic to be talking about this stuff. The industry is kinda shit right now, but it helps to feel like you're not alone in shoveling it. #jobseeker #jobseekertips #jobsearchtips #careeradvice #careertiktok #recruitment #recruiting #jobapplication #careercoaching https://lnkd.in/gGACbtiR

Some really good insights and tips here from Yiyi.

🗓️It’s been 2 months since I finished the first step in my career launch into Software Engineering. Throughout this time I’ve been applying to entry level Software Engineer and UX Engineer positions. I have not had much luck, but have started to make new connections! My biggest takeaways thus far have been: 1. It’s a tough market 2. It’s a challenging industry to break into 3. It usually takes about 4-6 months for someone to find a position 4. A lot of big companies are laying off or are on a hiring freeze 5. It’s a tough market So if you didn’t already know, it’s a tough market. I’ll be honest with you, while informative and true, these statements are not very encouraging (and quite repetitive). So if you, like me, have heard all these and are seeking some encouragement, here are ✨5 more encouraging truths✨ 1. You made connections! That’s a great start. 2. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, take some focus out of the job search and add more into your passion projects that can help your portfolio stand out. 3. Being a beginner does not make you an impostor. 4. Asking for help is a strength. 5. One of my favorite quotes is a quote I heard on a podcast interview of Billy Porter it goes: “Stay ready. If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready”. If you have any more encouraging truths, feel free to share them in the comments!!

Ex-Google, Ex-Amazon, Ex-Netflix, Ex-Meta. How do you feel about people including the high-profile tech companies where they used to work in their LinkedIn Headlines? If you're a recruiter, I'd like to know if you find it helpful when someone includes a former employer in their Headline. Or, does it not make a difference to you? As someone who encourages people to build a personal brand, I wonder about the value of including former employers in LinkedIn Headlines. Especially considering that so many industries had their moments. We've seen it in advertising, investment banking, law firms, and now tech. Let me know what you think! #techindustry #jobsearchadvice #linkedinadvice #linkedintips

Analysts/PMs - if you're looking to brush up on your analytics and interview skills check out Amney Mounir's Dataford interview hub. Some good people have come together to prep you for your upcoming interview gauntlet. I'll get you into shape for the Product Sense & Execution types of questions. Worth a look.