Google Product Leader told me the Mistakes 99% Candidates make in Product Management Interview

How to Fix Them

Google PM Leader

“ I’ll be honest: I’ve seen a lot of product management interviews where things went south, not because the candidate lacked skills, but because of subtle but critical mistakes. These mistakes can happen to the best of us, even with plenty of experience. ”

If you’re aiming to land that PM role, take note of these common pitfalls — and learn how to avoid them.”

1. Mistake: Missing the Big Picture When Asking Clarifying Questions

Imagine this: you’re asked to design a new feature for a popular e-commerce app.

You jump in with questions, but they’re too detailed too soon:
→ “What are our resources for this?”

→ “Do we have a timeline?”

Before you know it, you’re knee-deep in the details without having a clear understanding of the overarching goal. Interviewers are left wondering if you can truly see the forest for the trees.

• The Fix: Start by asking high-level, strategic questions. Before diving into specifics, you want to show that you’re focused on understanding…