Product Manager Interview Prep Checklist
Validated by Cara de Freitas Bart, Group Product Manager at LinkedIn
Whether you’re up for your first Product Manager role or a seasoned pro, interview prep can be daunting. Rest assured that you’re doing it right with the Interview Prep Checklist from Product School.
The Interview Prep Checklist provides Product Managers with a structured approach to preparing for PM interviews. It guides you through essential company and product research and gets you ready to answer even the toughest Product Manager interview questions with detailed example answers and proven problem-solving frameworks. Follow this step-by-step guide to ace your interview!
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Inside the Interview Prep Checklist
The checklist's tasks are divided into five sections. Add a tick mark next to each task as you complete it, and check off the whole section when you’re ready to move on to the next one.
Pre-Interview Research
Start with a deep dive into the company, product, and team to create a strong foundation for your interview.
Product Problem-Solving Frameworks
Familiarize yourself with proven methods like STAR and CIRCLES to structure your answers and tackle complex interview questions with confidence.
Interview Questions and Answers
Prepare for common interview questions with our Product-Leader-approved cheatsheet. For each question, you have a space to fill in your own answer. Draw inspiration from the answer template and example answer provided for each question. Tick off each question as you go!
After the Interview
Reflect on your performance, identify areas for improvement, and follow up with a professional thank-you note.
Free Resources
Round out your interview prep with a list of interview-related articles and webinars from Product School, plus our eBook Hired to accompany you throughout your job hunt!