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These are the 30 questions Eugene Segal has seen most in his mid-level PM leadership job search (Director/GPM/Head Of).

AND - Here’s the proven way to answer these questions and succeed in your interviews:

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  1. Structure

↳ Use a framework like STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to keep your responses concise, impactful, and resonant.

↳ Also, using structure isn’t β€œcringe”; it’s a foolproof way to communicate your thoughts with clarity and confidence.

  1. Discuss Trade-Offs

↳ Don’t just paint a rosy picture; acknowledge the challenges and complexities that come with everything.

↳ Demonstrating that you understand trade-offs shows that you’re thoughtful, realistic, and ready to tackle real-world problems.

  1. Think About Different User Segments with Empathy

↳ Recognize that different users value different metrics and your ability to connect to these nuances is key.

↳ Empathy helps you step into the user's shoes and understand their journey, the secret sauce for creating meaningful products.

  1. Be Creative

↳ Don’t just give textbook answers. Showcase unique, thoughtful, and personalized solutions.

↳ The best candidates bring fresh perspectives and suggest approaches others might not think of.

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𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗛𝗒π—ͺ 𝗗𝗒 𝗬𝗒𝗨 π——π—˜π—Ÿπ—œπ—©π—˜π—₯ π—˜π—™π—™π—˜π—–π—§π—œπ—©π—˜π—Ÿπ—¬?

  1. Map it out with a Miro Board