Google Product Manager Interview Questions

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“ Here is my approach to this Google product improvement PM job interview question. There are eight s...” “ Here is my approach to this Google product improvement PM job interview question. There are eight steps in the framework:Describe Google Maps - Google Maps allows user to go from Point A to Point B efficiently and provides several commute options such as driving, walking, public transport, and even...”

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“This is the type of Netflix problem solving interview question that has more than one answer. This m...” “This is the type of Netflix problem solving interview question that has more than one answer. This makes it critical to establish the right framework from the start. 80% is a huge drop in any key metric. I would try to first narrow down exactly what metric this is so I would ask the interviewer if...”

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“ You can't answer this type of Google estimation question until you clarify a few details.Clarificat...” “ You can't answer this type of Google estimation question until you clarify a few details.Clarifications:- Mode of searches is Manual via mobile, desktop, app, web, home device. Ignoring any robo/auto API based searches.- Geographically, we need to look at global population? Analysis: We'll do...”

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“Use the rule of three to answer this Google product improvement question. Pick three attributes and...” “Use the rule of three to answer this Google product improvement question. Pick three attributes and apply that to the product you like. Here is my approach to answering this question: My favorite product is Grammarly. When I think about why Grammarly as my favorite product, it comes down to three k...”

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“ A typical product design style interview question for PM candidates. Problem Statement : ...” “ A typical product design style interview question for PM candidates. Problem Statement : Build a product to buy and sell antiques Clarify Scope :-We are looking at a marketplace where users can buy and sell antiques-Antiques -we imply goods older than 100years atleast Goal :&nbs...”

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“ Answering product improvement questions, like this one, often starts with asking the interviewer fo...” “ Answering product improvement questions, like this one, often starts with asking the interviewer for clarification. In this case, I would ask them to clarify what they mean by improvement and if they have a particular metric in mind or I can chose the metric. Let’s assume they say t...”

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“ Here's my take on how to answer this Google product design interview question -Assumptions & Qu...” “ Here's my take on how to answer this Google product design interview question -Assumptions & QuestionsTo clarify, we want to design a:Mobile app for best tourist places in a specific country (say Spain). By bicycle we mean normal bicycle & e-bikes with less than 500 watt powe...”

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“ I like to answer estimation questions like this by starting with a basic equation. Here's an exampl...” “ I like to answer estimation questions like this by starting with a basic equation. Here's an example:Number of Dentist in New York = eligible population who visit dentist/ number of patient-dentist treats every yearAssumption and Facts: Population of New York = 8 million (fact) Dentist sp...”

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“ Here's a framework for addressing this behavioral interview question.Since I work on multiple produ...” “ Here's a framework for addressing this behavioral interview question.Since I work on multiple products and work with different stakeholders located in different time zone, the day spent differs, to cover how my day look like I will categorize things I do under Product Strategy, Product Execution an...”

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“ My best advice to answer this product strategy question.ClarifyAre we talking about what Airbnb can...” “ My best advice to answer this product strategy question.ClarifyAre we talking about what Airbnb can do strategically during corona restrictions? Yes Company & ProductAirbnb connects guests & hosts (people who provide accommodations) to provide home-like experiences. Recently the compan...”

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“To clarify this Google product design question, we want to build a search engine for children below...” “To clarify this Google product design question, we want to build a search engine for children below the age of 14. I have a few questions that might affect the experience of this search engine: Is this search engine general purpose, or geared towards jobs, or hobbies? What country are we building t...”

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“ I would start answering this Google estimation interview question by asking the following:&nbs...” “ I would start answering this Google estimation interview question by asking the following: 1. Where are we planning to open Walmart store? Urban or Rural Area? If Urban, then Which City?a. Assuming Urban and say City of TorontoAnswer:-1. Population of Canada is 30M.2. As the two most popu...”

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“ Any Google problem solving interview question starts with clarifying what the interview is looking...” “ Any Google problem solving interview question starts with clarifying what the interview is looking for. ClarificationBy 'dropping out', do you mean the DAU of Lyft drivers who successfully provided rides in this city decreased?  [No, the DAU of Lyft drivers who can accept rides]Is th...”

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“ Google Estimation Question - Estimate the number of Uber rides?Clarifying questions and Assumptions...” “ Google Estimation Question - Estimate the number of Uber rides?Clarifying questions and Assumptions -Considering only Delhi NCR region, IndiaCalculating # no rides per dayWill consider all cab rides (Uber go, Sedan, premier, auto, bike, share, etc) but not food delivery rides Approach: To come...”

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“ My answer to this product strategy question:ClarificationNo ads served - was there an abrupt drop (...” “ My answer to this product strategy question:ClarificationNo ads served - was there an abrupt drop (sharp cut off in a few hours) or did it taper off over a period of time (say 1 month) and finally there were no ads that were served one fine dayWas there any geographic focus of the product? Did this...”

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“ As is the case with every product strategy interview question, start by clarifying what's being ask...” “ As is the case with every product strategy interview question, start by clarifying what's being asked of you.  Clarify the scope Are you looking at the UI design & user flow for the feature or a high level algorithm to decide surge ? bothIn terms of target segments, are we target...”

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“ What is the problemLet's take a step back on the goal we are working towards with this Google behav...” “ What is the problemLet's take a step back on the goal we are working towards with this Google behavioral question and focus on what needs to be achieved.We want motivation and quality output presumably throughout the year. It'll be a safe assumption if I say that motivation does contribute to quali...”

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“You launched a new signup flow to encourage new users to add more profile information. A/B test resu...” “You launched a new signup flow to encourage new users to add more profile information. A/B test results indicate that % of people that add addtl. profile information increased by 8%. However, 7 day retention decreased by 2%. What do you do?Let's start from the WHY behind the change- likely that you...”

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“ Google technical interview question: How does TinyURL work?Clarifying Question – 1.  &nb...” “ Google technical interview question: How does TinyURL work?Clarifying Question – 1.      Just to make sure we are on the same page TinyURL is URL shortening service where a user enters a really long such as mydomain.com/reallylongstuffhere/morelongstuf/maybeishouldhaveshorterur...”

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“  Evaluate the upsides & downsides of building a super-app (an app having all major B2C fea...” “  Evaluate the upsides & downsides of building a super-app (an app having all major B2C features including entertainment, e-commerce, food-ordering, hotel-booking, cab-booking, chat, holiday-planning, gaming, med-ordering, service-booking, etc.)? Clarifying Questions <!--[if !suppor...”

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