{"id":1559,"date":"2021-10-13T15:45:34","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T15:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/?p=697"},"modified":"2023-11-21T15:02:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T15:02:12","slug":"behavioral-questions-product-manager-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/behavioral-questions-product-manager-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Behavioral Questions in a Product Manager Job Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/behavioral-questions-product-manager-interview\/#1_How_do_you_manage_low-performing_employees\" title=\"1. How do you manage low-performing employees?\">1. How do you manage low-performing employees?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/behavioral-questions-product-manager-interview\/#2_What_steps_do_you_take_when_you_have_a_conflict_with_a_team_member\" title=\"2. What steps do you take when you have a conflict with a team member?\">2. What steps do you take when you have a conflict with a team member?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/behavioral-questions-product-manager-interview\/#3_Can_you_tell_me_about_a_past_mistake_you_made_at_work_and_how_you_dealt_with_it\" title=\"3. Can you tell me about a past mistake you made at work and how you dealt with it?\">3. Can you tell me about a past mistake you made at work and how you dealt with it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/behavioral-questions-product-manager-interview\/#4_How_do_you_work_with_engineers\" title=\"4. How do you work with engineers?\">4. How do you work with engineers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/behavioral-questions-product-manager-interview\/#5_How_do_you_prioritize_your_work\" title=\"5. How do you prioritize your work?\">5. How do you prioritize your work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/behavioral-questions-product-manager-interview\/#6_What_is_your_biggest_weakness\" title=\"6. What is your biggest weakness?\">6. What is your biggest weakness?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/behavioral-questions-product-manager-interview\/#7_How_do_you_keep_others_motivated\" title=\"7. How do you keep others motivated?&nbsp;\">7. How do you keep others motivated?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/behavioral-questions-product-manager-interview\/#8_Can_you_explain_a_complex_topic_while_assuming_I_know_nothing_about_it\" title=\"8. Can you explain a complex topic, while assuming I know nothing about it?\">8. Can you explain a complex topic, while assuming I know nothing about it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/behavioral-questions-product-manager-interview\/#9_What_is_your_product_manager_superpower\" title=\"9. What is your product manager superpower?\">9. What is your product manager superpower?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/behavioral-questions-product-manager-interview\/#10_Can_you_explain_a_time_when_you_used_data_to_influence_others\" title=\"10. Can you explain a time when you used data to influence others?&nbsp;\">10. Can you explain a time when you used data to influence others?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/behavioral-questions-product-manager-interview\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behavioral questions are a big part of any product manager job interview. These are asked to better understand how you navigate through the complexities of human behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At PM Exercises, we have an ever-growing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/interview-questions\">list of interview questions<\/a> along with potential answers from our community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are 10 top behavioral questions to expect in a product manager job interview, along with why they\u2019re important and how to prepare for them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-how-do-you-manage-low-performing-employees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_do_you_manage_low-performing_employees\"><\/span>1. How do you manage low-performing employees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Behavioral-Questions-in-a-Product-Manager-Job-Interview-2-2-1024x576-1.webp\" alt=\"How to manage low-performing employees\" class=\"wp-image-4687\" style=\"width:768px;height:432px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Behavioral-Questions-in-a-Product-Manager-Job-Interview-2-2-1024x576-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Behavioral-Questions-in-a-Product-Manager-Job-Interview-2-2-1024x576-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Behavioral-Questions-in-a-Product-Manager-Job-Interview-2-2-1024x576-1-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Behavioral-Questions-in-a-Product-Manager-Job-Interview-2-2-1024x576-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Behavioral-Questions-in-a-Product-Manager-Job-Interview-2-2-1024x576-1-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Behavioral-Questions-in-a-Product-Manager-Job-Interview-2-2-1024x576-1-800x450.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a product manager, you must be able to work with all types of people \u2014 not just those who are motivated and high-performing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explaining how you manage low-performing employees shows the interviewer that you can inspire these individuals to reach new heights, as opposed to \u201cmoving them to the side\u201d and delegating to others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tip: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/6-soft-skills-every-product-manager-needs\/\">read our article<\/a> outlining the soft skills that every PM needs. Not only do these skills help you on the job, but showing them off in your interview will cast you in a good light.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-what-steps-do-you-take-when-you-have-a-conflict-with-a-team-member\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_steps_do_you_take_when_you_have_a_conflict_with_a_team_member\"><\/span>2. What steps do you take when you have a conflict with a team member?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you have a solid team that gets together well, there\u2019s always the potential for conflict. For example, you may have a strong opinion about your strategy goals, while a co-worker wants to go down another path.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interviewer wants to know that you have a sound understanding of potential steps for de-escalating a conflict with a team member. This goes a long way in showing that you\u2019re a team player working toward the greater good of the company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-can-you-tell-me-about-a-past-mistake-you-made-at-work-and-how-you-dealt-with-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_you_tell_me_about_a_past_mistake_you_made_at_work_and_how_you_dealt_with_it\"><\/span>3. Can you tell me about a past mistake you made at work and how you dealt with it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one is straightforward. Interviewers want to know two things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can you own up to your mistakes?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you use mistakes as learning opportunities?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last thing you want to say is \u201cI can\u2019t think of any mistakes I\u2019ve made at work in the past.\u201d Everyone makes mistakes. It doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re unqualified or a bad employee. It means you\u2019re human.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hal-gatewood-OgvqXGL7XO4-unsplash-1024x683-1.webp\" alt=\"behavioral interview questions\" class=\"wp-image-4688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hal-gatewood-OgvqXGL7XO4-unsplash-1024x683-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hal-gatewood-OgvqXGL7XO4-unsplash-1024x683-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hal-gatewood-OgvqXGL7XO4-unsplash-1024x683-1-320x213.webp 320w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hal-gatewood-OgvqXGL7XO4-unsplash-1024x683-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hal-gatewood-OgvqXGL7XO4-unsplash-1024x683-1-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hal-gatewood-OgvqXGL7XO4-unsplash-1024x683-1-800x534.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-how-do-you-work-with-engineers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_do_you_work_with_engineers\"><\/span>4. How do you work with engineers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Product managers often work hand in hand with engineers. This is particularly true if you\u2019re a PM at a tech company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being able to effectively and efficiently collaborate with engineering professionals is essential to performing your job at a high level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have experience working directly with engineers, share your framework for doing so with success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-how-do-you-prioritize-your-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_do_you_prioritize_your_work\"><\/span>5. How do you prioritize your work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no shortage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/what-is-a-product-manager-job-description\/\">PM responsibilities<\/a>. With this, you can expect to be pulled in many different directions. You\u2019re expected to be able to navigate through various tasks and prioritize them in order of importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to prioritize your work is to focus on the tasks with the highest return on investment (ROI). Explain how you choose priorities that have the biggest impact and are the most meaningful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-what-is-your-biggest-weakness\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_is_your_biggest_weakness\"><\/span>6. What is your biggest weakness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Behavioral-Questions-in-a-Product-Manager-Job-Interview-2-1024x576-1.webp\" alt=\"What is your biggest weakness\" class=\"wp-image-4689\" style=\"width:768px;height:432px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Behavioral-Questions-in-a-Product-Manager-Job-Interview-2-1024x576-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Behavioral-Questions-in-a-Product-Manager-Job-Interview-2-1024x576-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Behavioral-Questions-in-a-Product-Manager-Job-Interview-2-1024x576-1-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Behavioral-Questions-in-a-Product-Manager-Job-Interview-2-1024x576-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Behavioral-Questions-in-a-Product-Manager-Job-Interview-2-1024x576-1-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Top-10-Behavioral-Questions-in-a-Product-Manager-Job-Interview-2-1024x576-1-800x450.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people find it easy enough to answer questions about their biggest strengths. But when it comes to their weaknesses, it\u2019s much more difficult to convey their thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not a good strategy to hope and pray that the interviewer doesn\u2019t ask this question. Planning allows you to quickly and thoroughly address the question, without bringing to light a weakness that could disqualify you from consideration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-how-do-you-keep-others-motivated\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_do_you_keep_others_motivated\"><\/span>7. How do you keep others motivated?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your product is your baby. It\u2019s your job to keep others motivated about your product, even during challenging times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you motivate others through positive feedback? Transparency? Constructive criticism?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Show how you communicate a product\u2019s vision. Explain how you keep others motivated when they\u2019re lost and looking for answers. These things are important to tech companies that have grand visions of changing the world and making it a better place to live.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-can-you-explain-a-complex-topic-while-assuming-i-know-nothing-about-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Can_you_explain_a_complex_topic_while_assuming_I_know_nothing_about_it\"><\/span>8. Can you explain a complex topic, while assuming I know nothing about it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though you may understand all aspects of product management inside and out, there will be times when you have to converse with others in a simplified manner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take for example when you\u2019re acting as the liaison between marketing and engineering. You have to be able to communicate and articulate complicated things to have meaningful conversations \u2014 even when someone has no prior knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-what-is-your-product-manager-superpower\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_your_product_manager_superpower\"><\/span>9. What is your product manager superpower?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of those fun questions that allow you to show off your creativity. It\u2019s another way of asking \u201cwhat is your biggest strength\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your product manager superpower is the one attribute or skill that sets you apart from other candidates. It\u2019s the one thing that allows you to do your job better than others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include priority management, product roadmap\/strategy, sprint management, strong communication skills, technical knowledge, and being number-driven.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, you\u2019re not just naming your product manager superpower. You must back it up with concrete examples.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"10-can-you-explain-a-time-when-you-used-data-to-influence-others\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Can_you_explain_a_time_when_you_used_data_to_influence_others\"><\/span>10. Can you explain a time when you used data to influence others?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re applying for the job of product manager, not salesperson. So, influencing others often comes down to your ability to present data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interviewer asks this question to determine if you can find a key insight in a set of data, break it down, and easily communicate it with other people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answering \u201cI don\u2019t use data\u201d or \u201cI am good with people\u201d isn\u2019t what the interviewer is looking for. Specific examples are the only way to satisfy the interviewer\u2019s curiosity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t want to get caught off-guard in a PM job interview, so you must prepare for these 10 behavioral questions (among many others).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/interview-questions\/behavioral\">100+ behavioral questions<\/a> and potential answers, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.productmanagementexercises.com\/product-manager-interview-course\">PM interview prep course<\/a> includes an entire section on behavioral questions and related subject matter. With these resources, you\u2019ll feel better about your ability to ace this part of your interview. 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