What Hiring Managers Look for in Product Management Interviews
Summary
Ever wonder what a hiring manager is actually thinking during a product management interview? Join us for a behind-the-curtain hour on how PM candidates really get evaluated. During this session, you'll learn résumé do's and don'ts, the six things we need evidence of before we'll make an offer, where strong candidates fall apart mid-interview, and the moment we stop interviewing someone and start recruiting them instead. Whether you're breaking into product or going after your next role, you'll leave with a prep plan you can use on your next interview. Join Julia Barham, author of The Product Management Playbook, and Clay Johnson, VP of Product, to hear what it takes to land a gig in product today.
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