SECRETS OF THE PRODUCT MANAGER INTERVIEW Former Google Interviewer Reveals How to Get Multiple Job Offers LEWIS C. LIN ALSO BY LEWIS C. LIN Case Interview Questions for Tech Companies Decode and Conquer Five Minutes to a Better Salary Interview Math PM Interview Questions Rise Above the Noise 2 Copyright © 2017 by Lewis C. Lin. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without the prior written permission from the publisher. Published by Impact Interview, 115 North 85th St., Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98103. Several fictitious examples have been used in this book; these examples involve names of real people, places and organizations. Any slights of people, places, or organizations are unintentional. The author and publisher have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information contained in this book. However, we assume no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or any inconsistency herein. Corporations, organizations and educational institutions: bulk quantity pricing is available. For information, contact
[email protected] SECOND EDITION / First Printing Lin, Lewis C. Secrets of the Product Manager Interview: Former Google Interviewer Reveals How to Get Multiple Job Offers / Lewis C. Lin. 3 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................. 8 CHAPTER 2 CONCEPTS MENTIONED IN THE BOOK ........... 12 CHAPTER 3 GOOGLE PM INTERVIEW .................................. 15 What to Expect ............................................................................................... 15 Product Design ..................................................................................................... 15 Analytical ............................................................................................................... 16 Cultural fit ............................................................................................................. 16 Technical................................................................................................................ 17 Strategy................................................................................................................... 17 What Not To Expect ...................................................................................... 18 How to Prepare .............................................................................................. 19 Product design ...................................................................................................... 19 Technical................................................................................................................ 19 Analytical ............................................................................................................... 20 Strategy................................................................................................................... 20 Cultural Fit ............................................................................................................ 20 Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................... 21 CHAPTER 4 GOOGLE TPM INTERVIEW ................................ 52 What to Expect ............................................................................................... 53 Program and Project Management .................................................................... 53 Programming and Technical Knowledge ......................................................... 55 Technical Judgment ..........................