{"product_id":"cracking-the-pm-interview-how-to-land-a-product-manager-job-in-technology-cracking-the-interview-career","title":"Cracking the PM Interview: How to Land a Product Manager Job in Technology (Cracking the Interview \u0026 Career)","description":"How many pizzas are delivered in Manhattan? How do you design an alarm clock for the blind? What is your favorite piece of software and why? How would you launch a video rental service in India? This book will teach you how to answer these questions and more.\nCracking the PM Interview is a comprehensive book about landing a product management role in a startup or bigger tech company. Learn how the ambiguously-named \"PM\" (product manager \/ program manager) role varies across companies, what experience you need, how to make your existing experience translate, what a great PM resume and cover letter look like, and finally, how to master the interview: estimation questions, behavioral questions, case questions, product questions, technical questions, and the super important \"pitch.\"\nThe Product Manager Role\nWhat is a PM?\nFunctions of a PM\nTop Myths about Product Management\nProject Managers and Program Managers\n\nCompanies\nHow the PM Role Varies\nGoogle\nMicrosoft\nApple\nFacebook\nAmazon\nYahoo\nTwitter\nStartups\nGetting the Right Experience\nNew Grads\nMaking the Most of Career Fairs\nDo you need an MBA?\nWhy Technical Experience Matters\nTransitioning from Engineer to Product Manager\nTransitioning from Designer to Product Manager\nTransitioning from Other Roles\nWhat Makes a Good Side Project?\nCareer Advancement\nTips and Tricks for Career Advancement\nQ \u0026amp; A: Fernando Delgado, Sr. Director, Product Management at Yahoo\nQ \u0026amp; A: Ashley Carroll, Senior Director of Product Management, DocuSign\nQ \u0026amp; A: Brandon Bray, Principal Group Program Manager, Microsoft\nQ \u0026amp; A: Thomas Arend, International Product Lead, Airbnb\nQ \u0026amp; A: Johanna Wright, VP at Google\nQ \u0026amp; A: Lisa Kostova Ogata, VP of Product at Bright.com\nBehind the Interview Scenes\nGoogle\nMicrosoft\nFacebook\nApple\nAmazon\nYahoo\nTwitter\nDropbox\nResumes\nThe\nSecond Rule\nThe Rules\nAttributes of a Good PM Resume\nWhat to Include\nReal Resumes: Before \u0026amp; After\nCover Letters\nElements of a Good PM Cover Letter\nThe Cover Letter Template\nA Great Cover Letter\nCompany Research\nThe Product\nThe Strategy\nThe Culture\nThe Role\nThe Questions\nDefine Yourself\n“Tell Me About Yourself” (The Pitch)\n“Why do you want to work here?”\n“Why should we hire you?”\n“Why are you leaving your current job?”\n“What do you like to do in your spare time?”\n“Where do you see yourself in five years?”\n“What are your strengths and weaknesses?”\nSample Strengths and Weaknesses\nBehavioral Questions\nWhy These Questions Are Asked\nPreparation\nFollow-Up Questions\nTypes of Behavioral Questions\nEstimation Questions\nApproach\nNumbers Cheat Sheet\nTips and Tricks\nExample Interview\nSample Questions\nProduct Questions\nAbout the Product Question\nType 1: Designing a Product\nType 2: Improving a Product\nType 3: Favorite Product\nPreparation\nTips and Tricks\nSample Questions\nCase Questions\nThe Case Question: Consultants vs. PMs\nWhat Interviewers Look For\nUseful Frameworks\nProduct Metrics\nInterview Questions\nCoding Questions\nWho Needs To Code\nWhat You Need To Know\nHow You Are Evaluated\nHow To Approach\nDeveloping an Algorithm\nAdditional Questions \u0026amp; Solutions\nAppendix\nTop 1% PMs vs. Top 10% PMs\nBe a Great Product Leader\nThe Inputs to a Great Product Roadmap\nHow to Hire a Product Manager\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0984782818\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0984782818.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:McDowell, Gayle Laakmann|Bavaro, Jackie\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43243517083709,"sku":"BVV.0984782818.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0984782818-0.jpg?v=1780349113","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/cracking-the-pm-interview-how-to-land-a-product-manager-job-in-technology-cracking-the-interview-career","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}