Author name: Sergio Serra

Handling Negative Feedback on Chrome Video Ad Autoplay Decisively Introduction Aspiring and seasoned product managers alike understand that interviews with top tech companies such as FAANG can pose challenging questions that test not only their knowledge but also their problem-solving abilities. An essential aspect of these interviews is demonstrating the use of structured frameworks to […]

Strategizing Notifications for an Existing News App Introduction In the competitive world of FAANG product management interviews, showcasing your ability to strategize and provide sound reasoning for your decisions is crucial. One common question that candidates may face involves recommending notifications for an existing news app. Understanding the product’s functionality, technologies used, and how to

Strategizing as a Gmail Product Manager When Facing New Competition Introduction Product Management interviews at top tech companies like Google often require candidates to think on their feet and demonstrate strategic acumen. A popular question is: You are a PM for Gmail. How would you react to a competing product? This post serves as an

Identifying Key Performance Indicators for Evaluating Facebook Pay’s Success Introduction Welcome to the world of Product Management interviews, where your analytical skills, creativity, and strategic thinking are put to the test. In this blog post, we’ll tackle a commonly asked question for aspiring PMs aiming for roles in top tech companies like Facebook: Define success

What Is Your Strongest Technical Expertise as a Product Manager? Introduction Having technical expertise is a valuable asset for any aspiring product manager. In this post, we will explore how to effectively articulate your strongest technical skill during a FAANG product management interview. You’ll discover how to structure your response by employing frameworks from ‘Decode

Assessing the Prospect of Amazon Venturing into the Sale of Live Animals Introduction Welcome to a deep dive into a thought-provoking product interview question that aspiring product managers may encounter when interviewing at Amazon or other FAANG companies: Should Amazon sell live animals? This blog post will provide a structured approach to handling such a

Designing a Relational Database Schema for a Calendar Application Introduction A vital skill for product managers, especially those aiming for positions at top tech firms like FAANG, is the ability to articulate the design of complex systems. In this blog post, we delve into a common product design question for PM interviews: “How would you

Revolutionizing the DMV Experience Through Strategic Improvement Introduction In the journey to becoming successful product managers, particularly within the competitive FAANG companies, it’s imperative to master the art of structured problem-solving. The product interview often poses real-world challenges requiring innovative solutions. Here, we dissect a common interview question: “How would you improve the DMV?”. This

Constructing the Blueprint for Google Wing Introduction Building an ambitious project like Google Wing from the ground up is an intricate challenge that product managers might face during a FAANG interview. In this blog post, we will dissect the question “How would you build Google Wing,” applying the insights and strategies found in ‘Decode and

Navigating Trade-offs in Product Management Projects Introduction Product management is a field where decision-making often involves tough choices and trade-offs. Aspiring or seasoned product managers preparing for FAANG interviews need to demonstrate their ability to make informed decisions when faced with such trade-offs. In this blog post, we’ll tackle the question “Talk about a project