The document outlines an agenda for a product manager interview workshop discussing topics such as what interviewers look for in candidates, the importance of certifications and degrees, how to market oneself for PM roles without direct experience, how to stand out, and differences between startup and established company interviewing. It also provides five tips for acing interviews, emphasizing that details matter, both what and how you say impact your performance, context is important, thorough preparation is key, and practice improves skills.

1. HOW TO ACE THE
INTERVIEW
Lewis Lin
Seattle, WA
lewis@impactinterview.com

2. Agenda: PM Interview
It’s an unconference.
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What are interviewers looking for in a good answer / candidate?
How important are PM certifications and MBAs?
Not a PM right now (e.g. sw eng), how do you market yourself?
What questions you can ask to determine PM role and org?
How do you standout as a candidate?
Phone screen tips
Technical product manager question examples
Get an interview call – how to best prepare?
Design questions (e.g. coupon system)
What are hiring managers looking for in a cover letter
What are HMs looking for in a resume
Role of the Amazon bar setter (aka bar raiser)
How to deflect interview questions that you think is more appropriate for someone
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Differences between FT and consultant interviewing
Startups vs. established companies
Social networking tools
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4. Top 5 Tips for the
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5. Interview tip #1
Details matter.
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6. Interview tip #2
It’s not just what you say,
but how you say it.
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7. Interview tip #3
Context matters.
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8. Interview tip #4
Don’t do heart surgery,
if you don’t know what the heart is.
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9. Interview tip #5
Practice.
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10. Releasing a book on
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lewis@impactinterview.com
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