132 product management interview questions

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The interview questions below can be used for positions: product management
manager, product management assistant, product management coordinator, product
management specialist, product management supervisor, product management
controller, product management consultant, product management executive…

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1.When do you think it is the right time to release the
product?
This is a tricky question. Some people
believe that the product should be
released just after it is perfect, all the
beta tests have been made and there are
no mistakes or even possibilities of these.
However, competition does not sleep on
roses and can sometimes act faster than
you and earn prime position on the
market. So, how to answer this question
to get a job? You should probably say
that it depends on the market research.
Anyway, there is hardly any wrong or
right answer to this question.

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2.Tell me something more about the life cycle of the product
you managed.
This is one of the typical product
manager interview questions. They are
testing your theoretic knowledge with
that. You should know what is this life
cycle and if you don’t, this article will
make it clear to you: product life cycle on
Wikipedia.

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3.Why do you want to be a product manager?
Try to focus on your enthusiasm for the
products of the company where you are
applying for the job. Enthusiasm or even
love for the product is very important. To
say that you want this particular job
because of your related skills and
experience is of course also a good idea.

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4.What do you think characterize a good product manager?
Ability to define unique selling point and
make from the product what customers
want to it be. This is the best answer I
have ever heard to this particular
question.

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5.Tell us something about your experience.
Recruiters are typically too busy (or too lazy)
to study in deep your resume before the
interview. When answering this questions,
you should talk about several things:
Experience related to product management –
or at least experience in which you gained
skills needed for a good product manager.
Achievements in your previous jobs –
achievements from the point of view of the
company, e.g. increase of sales of the
product after you made improvements, etc..
You should simply not waste too much time
speaking about your experience which is not
related to the job. Always try to connect
everything you talk about to this product
management.

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6.Why did you decided to apply for the product manager job
in our company?
Honest compliment is the best answer to
this question. Tell them how much you
like the product, the professionalism of
the company or simply the working
environment. In order to have this
answer ready, you should identify
something you like about the company,
before the interview starts.

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7.When managing the product, how do you manage the
expectations of internal groups, just like sales and services?
You should focus on the close
interactions with these departments in
your answer. As a good product manager,
you should have always feedback from all
the departments related to the product.
You shoudl adjust the overall strategy
based on this feedback.

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8.The demand for the product has exceeded your production
capacity in the initial phase. What would you do?
Obviously, good product manager will do
everything he can to not disappoint the
customers and keep the demand high. That
means, you will either outscore your production
or do something else to keep the dice rolling.
Imagine that your mobile phone is a brand new
product in the market – a first phone with a
digital camera (funny imagination today, isn’t it?).
You have limited budget for advertising, let’s say
1 million dollars. What steps would you take in
order to achieve successful product lunch?
Product managers are pretty good in budgeting
projects, planning and allocating resources. You
shoudl be also. Obviously, the strategy is up to
you to choose. You can make the product viral, or
do anything else to make it popular. We can
hardly give you any exact answers at this place, I
am sorry.

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9.Tell us about your experience in managing different
projects. How can this contribute to our position?
It is important to carefully structure your interview answer
because this is a multi layered and fairly complex question.
Start by explaining how you are going to answer the
question. This keeps your answer on track and to the
point.
"I will begin by giving you a short description of my last
three projects. I will detail the skills and abilities I
developed as a result of each project and demonstrate the
value of these skills to this position."
You can then go on to provide a brief but concise summary
of each project.
"I was the project manager for the XYZ project and this
involved ..."
Then describe the skills you acquired during the project.
Demonstrate how these skills will benefit the job and
company.
"Projects now are faced with tighter budgets and fewer
resources. This approach maximizes the available
resources and keeps everyone focused and motivated for
the duration of the project..."
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10.Describe how you recently managed a diverse project
team towards a common goal.
Focus on your ability to delegate in a fair
and practical way, how you clearly
defined project roles and responsibilities,
kept personality clashes and conflict to a
minimum and monitored and fed back to
the project team. Outline your
management style and why it worked.

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11. What is brand positioning?
Every brand and product has a specific
target consumer. So, brand positioning is
the aspect that considers your target
consumer's view towards your brand or
product in preference to other brands or
products. In short, brand positioning is
the target consumer's reason to buy your
brand or product. Brand positioning
ensures that all the activities involving
the brand are managed, guided, directed,
and then delivered. Such activities give a
reason for the consumers to buy the
product and hence, help to establish a
healthy and versatile contact with
consumers.

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12.What are the components of brand positioning?
This is a technical question and you are
supposed to answer in the same manner.
Keep this answer short and to the point.
You can say 'The components of the
brand positioning are target audience,
the target market, industry and the USP
(uniques selling proposition) of the
business'.

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13.What do you feel is the potential for brand management?
Answer: I feel that the potential for brand
management is the aspect that helps the
company to promote its positive image in
the market, distinguish its offerings from
its competitors, and also protect its
products in a legal manner. It also deals
with devisingmarketing communication
activities.

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14.How does an effective relationship strategy help in
product brand building?
Answer: Effective relationship, I feel, is
the base of any business; may it be with
the subordinates and colleagues or the
consumers. Therefore, building two-way
communication is the best way to
develop a healthy and effective
relationship. This can be done by means
of frequent communication, and
conduction of special events in order to
reward your company's consumers. Such
an answer to this question would take
you one step towards selection.

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15. What relevant experience do you have?
Hopefully if you're applying for this
position you have bags of related
experience, and if that's the case you
should mention it all. But if you're
switching careers or trying something a
little different, your experience may
initially not look like it's matching up.
That's when you need a little honest
creativity to match the experiences
required with the ones you have. People
skills are people skills after all, you just
need to show how customer service skills
can apply to internal management
positions, and so on.

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16. Why do you want this product management job?
Again, companies want to hire people
who are passionate about the job, so you
should have a great answer about why
you want the position. (And if you don't?
You probably should apply elsewhere.)
First, identify a couple of key factors that
make the role a great fit for you (e.g., “I
love customer support because I love the
constant human interaction and the
satisfaction that comes from helping
someone solve a problem"), then share
why you love the company (e.g., “I’ve
always been passionate about education,
and I think you guys are doing great
things, so I want to be a part of it”).

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17. What have you learned from mistakes on the product
management job?
Candidates without specific examples often
do not seem credible. However, the example
shared should be fairly inconsequential,
unintentional, and a learned lesson should
be gleaned from it. Moving ahead without
group assistance while assigned to a group
project meant to be collaborative is a good
example.

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18. What challenges are you looking for in this product
management position?
A typical interview question to determine what you
are looking for your in next job, and whether you
would be a good fit for the position being hired for,
is "What challenges are you looking for in a
position?"
The best way to answer questions about the
challenges you are seeking is to discuss how you
would like to be able to effectively utilize your
skills and experience if you were hired for the job.
You can also mention that you are motivated by
challenges, have the ability to effectively meet
challenges, and have the flexibility and skills
necessary to handle a challenging job.
You can continue by describing specific examples
of challenges you have met and goals you have
achieved in the past.

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19. Describe a typical work week for product management
position?
Interviewers expect a candidate for employment to
discuss what they do while they are working in
detail. Before you answer, consider the position
you are applying for and how your current or past
positions relate to it. The more you can connect
your past experience with the job opening, the
more successful you will be at answering the
questions.
It should be obvious that it's not a good idea talk
about non-work related activities that you do on
company time, but, I've had applicants tell me how
they are often late because they have to drive a
child to school or like to take a long lunch break to
work at the gym.
Keep your answers focused on work and show the
interviewer that you're organized ("The first thing I
do on Monday morning is check my voicemail and
email, then I prioritize my activities for the week.")
and efficient.
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20. What is your biggest weakness?
No one likes to answer this question because it
requires a very delicate balance. You simply can’t
lie and say you don’t have one; you can’t trick the
interviewer by offering up a personal weakness
that is really a strength (“Sometimes, I work too
much and don’t maintain a work-life balance.”);
and you shouldn’t be so honest that you throw
yourself under the bus (“I’m not a morning person
so I’m working on getting to the office on time.”)
Think of a small flaw like “I sometimes get
sidetracked by small details”, “I am occasionally
not as patient as I should be with subordinates or
co-workers who do not understand my ideas”, or “I
am still somewhat nervous and uncomfortable with
my public-speaking skills and would like to give
more presentations and talk in front of others or in
meetings.” Add that you are aware of the problem
and you are doing your best to correct it by taking
a course of action.

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21. Why should the we hire you as product management
position?
This is the part where you link your skills,
experience, education and your personality to the
job itself. This is why you need to be utterly
familiar with the job description as well as the
company culture. Remember though, it’s best to
back them up with actual examples of say, how
you are a good team player.
It is possible that you may not have as much skills,
experience or qualifications as the other
candidates. What then, will set you apart from
the rest? Energy and passion might. People are
attracted to someone who is charismatic, who
show immense amount of energy when they talk,
and who love what it is that they do. As you
explain your compatibility with the job and
company, be sure to portray yourself as that
motivated, confident and energetic person, ever-
ready to commit to the cause of the company.

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22. What do you know about our company?
Follow these three easy research tips before your next
job interview:
1) Visit the company website; look in the “about us”
section and “careers” sections
2) Visit the company’s LinkedIn page (note, you must
have a LinkedIn account — its free to sign up) to view
information about the company
3) Google a keyword search phrase like “press releases”
followed by the company name; you’ll find the most
recent news stories shared by the company
Remember, just because you have done your
“homework”, it does not mean you need to share ALL of
it during the interview! Reciting every fact you’ve
learned is almost as much of a turn off as not knowing
anything at all! At a minimum, you should include the
following in your answer:
1. What type of product or service the company sells
2. How long the company has been in business
3. What the company culture is like OR what the
company mission statement is, and how the culture
and/or mission relate to your values or personality
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23. Why do you want to work with us?
More likely than not, the interviewer wishes to see
how much you know about the company culture,
and whether you can identify with the
organization’s values and vision. Every
organization has its strong points, and these are the
ones that you should highlight in your answer. For
example, if the company emphasizes on integrity
with customers, then you mention that you would
like to be in such a team because you yourself
believe in integrity.
It doesn’t have to be a lie. In the case that your
values are not in line with the ones by the
company, ask yourself if you would be happy
working there. If you have no issue with that, go
ahead. But if you are aware of the company culture
and realize that there is some dilemma you might
be facing, you ought to think twice. The best
policy is to be honest with yourself, and be honest
with the interviewer with what is it in the company
culture that motivates you.

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24. Did the salary we offer attract you to this product
management job?
The interviewer could be asking you this
question for a number of reasons.
Obviously, the salary is an important factor
to your interest in this job, but it should not
be the overriding reason for your interest. A
good answer to this question is, “The salary
was very attractive, but the job itself is what
was most attractive to me.”

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25. Do you have any questions to ask us?
Never ask Salary, perks, leave, place of
posting, etc. regarded questions.
Try to ask more about the company to show
how early you can make a contribution to
your organization like
“Sir, with your kind permission I would like
to know more about induction and
developmental programs?”
OR
Sir, I would like to have my feedback, so that
I can analyze and improve my strengths and
rectify my shortcomings.

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1. Conduct Research on the Employer, Hiring Manager, Job
Opportunity.
Success in a job interview starts with a
solid foundation of knowledge on the job-
seeker's part. You should understand the
employer, the requirements of the job,
and the background of the person (or
people) interviewing you. The more
research you conduct, the more you'll
understand the employer, and the better
you'll be able to answer interview
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2. Review Common Interview Questions and Prepare
Responses.
Another key to interview success is preparing
responses to expected interview questions. First,
inquire as to the type of interview to expect
(which you can do by asking your contact person
at the organization). Your goal is composing
detailed yet concise responses, focusing on
specific examples and accomplishments. A good
tool for remembering your responses is to put
them into story form that you can tell in the
interview. No need to memorize responses (in
fact, it's best not to), but at least develop talking
points.

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3.Tailor your story to the job.
Tailor your story to the jobApplying your story to a
specific employer or job is the next step. Lining up
the stories that apply to the opportunity at hand is
critical. Put yourself in the interviewer’s shoes and
pose the questions you would ask. Which stories
are relevant to this job interview? Think about
personal stories that show how you handled
change, made choices under pressure, or learned
lessons from mistakes and failures. You should
also think about stories you can tell in the
interview that reveal your skill set.

Learning and appreciating your story is a

prerequisite to any interview process. Don’t rely on
your ability to think on your feet. Anticipate the
questions and have answers at the ready. In the
end, this is about making a great and memorable
impression that demonstrates competency and
ability.

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4. Dress for Success.
Plan out a wardrobe that fits the organization and
its culture, striving for the most professional
appearance you can accomplish. Remember that
it's always better to be overdressed than under --
and to wear clothing that fits and is clean and
pressed. Keep accessories and jewelry to a
minimum. Try not to smoke or eat right before the
interview -- and if possible, brush your teeth or use
mouthwash.

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5. Arrive on Time for the Interview -- and Prepared for Success
There is no excuse for ever arriving late for an
interview -- other than some sort of disaster. Strive
to arrive about 15 minutes before your scheduled
interview to complete additional paperwork and
allow yourself time to get settled. Arriving a bit
early is also a chance to observe the dynamics of
the workplace.

The day before the interview, pack up extra copies

of your resume or CV and reference list. If you
have a portfolio or samples of your work, bring
those along too. Finally, remember to pack several
pens and a pad of paper to jot notes.

Finally, as you get to the offices, shut off your cell

phone. (And if you were chewing gum, get rid of
it.)

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6. Make Good First Impressions -- to Everyone You Encounter
A cardinal rule of interviewing: Be polite and offer
warm greetings to everyone you meet -- from parking
attendant or receptionist to the hiring manager.
Employers often are curious how job applicants treat
staff members -- and your job offer could easily be
derailed if you're rude or arrogant to any of the staff.

When it's time for the interview, keep in mind that first
impressions -- the ones interviewers make in the first
few seconds of greeting you -- can make or break an
interview. Make a strong first impression by dressing
well (see #3), arriving early (see #4), and when
greeting your interviewer, stand, smile, make eye
contact, and offer a firm (neither limp and nor bone-
crushing) handshake.

Remember that having a positive attitude and

expressing enthusiasm for the job and employer are
vital in the initial stages of the interview; studies show
that hiring managers make critical decisions about job
applicants in the first 20 minutes of the interview.

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7. Remember Body Language, Avoiding Bad Habits
While the content of your interview responses is
paramount, poor body language can be a distraction at
best -- or a reason not to hire you at worst.

Effective forms of body language: smiling, eye contact,

solid posture, active listening, nodding.

Detrimental forms of body language: slouching, looking

off in the distance, playing with pen, fidgeting in chair,
brushing back hair, touching face, chewing gum,
mumbling.

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8. Ask Insightful Questions
Studies continually show that employers make a
judgment about an applicant's interest in the job by
whether or not the interviewee asks questions.
Thus, even if the hiring manager was thorough in
his or her discussions about the job opening and
what is expected, you must ask a few questions.

The smart job-seeker prepares questions to ask

days before the interview, adding any additional
queries that might arise from the interview.

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 9. Sell Yourself Throughout and then Close the Deal
An adage in interviewing says the most qualified
applicant is not always the one who is hired --
which means the hired candidate is often the
job-seeker who does the best job in responding
to interview questions and showcasing his or her
fit with the job, department, and organization.

Some liken the job interview to a sales call. You

are the salesperson -- and the product you are
selling to the employer is your ability to fill the
organization's needs, solve its problems, propel
its success.

Finally, as the interview winds down, ask about

the next steps in the process and the timetable
the employer expects to use to make a decision
about the position. If you are applying for a sales
job -- or a position requiring equivalent
aggressiveness -- consider asking for the job at
the end of the interview.

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10. Be Authentic, Upbeat, Focused, Confident, Candid, and Concise.
Once the interview starts, the key to success is the
quality and delivery of your responses. Your goal
should always be authenticity, responding
truthfully to interview questions. At the same
time, your goal is to get to the next step, so you'll
want to provide focused responses that showcase
your skills, experience, and fit -- with the job and
the employer. Provide solid examples of solutions
and accomplishments -- but keep your responses
short and to the point.
By preparing responses to common interview
questions (see #2), you'll ideally avoid long,
rambling responses that bore interviewers.
Always attempt to keep your interview responses
short and to the point.
Finally, no matter how much an interviewer
might bait you, never badmouth a previous
employer, boss, or co-worker. The interview is
about you -- and making your case that you are
the ideal candidate for the job.

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11.Focus more on what you can do for the company, rather
than what they can do for you
At the beginning of the job interview process, someone has
to assume the role of the seller, and someone has to be the
buyer.
You're the seller at this early stage of the process.
As the interview progresses you will eventually be
asked: Do you have any questions for us?
It’s a bad idea to say, no, I can’t think of anything. It’s also a
bad idea to have a grocery list of interview questions a mile
long.
Appropriate Job Interview Questions to Ask Your
Interviewers
• How would you describe a typical day in this position?
• In my first 90 days on the job, what’s my first priority?
• What is one of the most difficult challenges facing your
department?
• Is this a new position, or am I replacing someone?
• What’s the company’s strategy for generating new
business?
• What is your management style like?
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12.Bring examples of your work
Use the power of the printed word to your
advantage. As an executive recruiter, I can’t
tell you the number of times I’ve been called
by a hiring manager after an interview, and
told how impressed they were with one of my
candidates who brought examples of their
work.
Most job seekers fail to do this in preparing
for a job interview. This one job interview tip
alone will set you apart from other
candidates.
Idea: Some job seekers bring a copy of their
most recent written evaluation to the
interview. Obviously, you should only do this
if your evaluation is outstanding.
The power of the printed word applies here as
well. If you share your strengths with your
interviewers, it's duly noted. If one of your
bosses said those same things about you...it's
gospel.
Another great example of your work is any
chart or graph that illustrates specifically how
you saved the company time or money...or
how you made the company money.
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13.Don’t bring up salary or benefits during the first
interview
The interviewing process is a 2-way
street. Just as the company is evaluating
you, you are evaluating them.
A job change is a big deal and you should
know things like how the 401K plan
works, how the bonus is figured, what is
their vacation policy, and what kind of
benefits they provide.
However...
It is interviewing suicide to ask these
questions during the first interview. The
appropriate time to ask these questions is
after the company has decided to extend
you an offer.
Once a company has decided that they
must have you on their team, then it is
timely and appropriate for you to ask
these kinds of questions.

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14. Thank Interviewer(s) in Person, by Email, and Postal Mail
As you have already seen from previous
tips, common courtesy and politeness go
far in interviewing; thus, the importance
of thanking each person who interviews
you should come as no surprise. Start the
process while at the interview, thanking
each person who interviewed you.
Writing thank-you emails and notes
shortly after the interview will not get you
the job offer, but doing so will certainly
give you an edge over any of the other
finalists who did not bother to send
thank-you's.

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