I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Toptal
Interview
Definitely needs improvement. The poor experience begins with a tough HackerRank quiz which really pushes the boundaries for being able to read fast. 50 questions, 25 minutes. Some questions are scenario-based, with up to 5 possible answers, which are really lengthy to read.
The following phase - is a "technical" interview in which you are asked to explain Agile to a 5 year old kid. They're testing the way you explain Agile rather than your expertise and knowledge of Agile or how you will use it.
Last part consists of a small scenario which is poorly explained - to begin with. What they're really after in the ATM for kids is a couple of user stories written, although they never specify what's the purpose of this scenario & what they want to test you against.
The "testing" process doesn't proof you for extensive Product knowledge or proven success in leading products. It's actually probing to see if you fit a very clear pattern they're selling to their customers. The role they're looking for is actually Product Ower, being really far from a true Product Manager.
I had an interview with a recruiter as part of the hiring process. The conversation included specific questions related to the role and my previous experience. The interview was structured and focused on assessing my fit for the position and understanding my background in similar tasks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
to walk through my entire design process live, from understanding the problem to delivering a solution for a specific case
The process was very comprehensive, and the interviewers were very good at what they were doing. The first phase is quite easy, but when it comes to the later stages that's where the weeding comes out. Overall a challenging interview.
Recruiter kept me well informed throughout the process. They also provided documents about the company and benefits which was appreciative. You’re also expected to take an assessment during the process.
