
The 'Favorite Product' Question
Session 4 from Oct25 Product Management Recruiting bootcamp

Technical Program Manager: The On-site Take-Home
Land a Technical Program Manager job! Practice working through this real take-home assignment, showing you how to demonstrate program management and communication skills.

Breaking Into Product Management: Real Stories
Real stories from product managers who transitioned from other fields

How to Navigate the Product Sense/Discovery question
The product sense—or discovery—question is one of the trickiest parts of any product management interview. It tests not only your creativity but also your ability to think strategically, empathize with users, and communicate structured product decisions. In this session, Kate X, a seasoned product leader and Leland coach with experience hiring and mentoring PMs at top tech companies, will break down exactly what interviewers are looking for and how to deliver confident, high-impact answers. In this event you'll: Learn a repeatable framework for tackling product sense questions See real examples of strong responses Leave with clear strategies to stand out in your next PM interview.

Product Management Interview Prep Cheat Sheet
Want to figure out how to make your examples shine? Leverage this template to create the perfect 'cheat sheet' so you can ace the interview!

What Good Looks Like -PMs and Sr. PMs
A clear, practical look at the skills and habits that make great PMs and Sr PMs — straight from a product leader.

Build Your Personal Brand: Craft Your Story & Stand
A practical workbook that helps professionals define and confidently communicate their personal brand during a career transition.

User Journey Maps
Master the art of creating user journey maps to visualize the user experience, identify pain points, and design a better product.

What is Design Strategy
Learn how to use design strategy to align user needs with business goals, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact.

What is Market Research?
Learn the fundamentals of market research, including key methods and how to use data to make smart business decisions and gain a competitive edge.

Behavioral Interviews for UX Designers
Master the STAR method and ace your UX design interviews. Learn to tell compelling stories that showcase your skills and land the job.

Heuristic Evaluation
Learn how to conduct a heuristic evaluation to identify usability problems and improve your product's user experience with Nielsen's 10 principles.

Requirements Gathering for UX Designers
Master the essential skills for gathering project requirements. Learn how to work with stakeholders to define project scope and create better products.

Setting Up Context in Design Critiques
Learn how to set the stage for effective design critiques. Provide the right context to get actionable, constructive feedback and improve your designs.

Universal Design
Learn the seven principles of universal design to create products that are usable by everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background.

Product Management Recruiting: Ask Me Anything
No slides, no script—just real talk. In this open Q&A session, join PM coach Rosaalie S. for the chance to ask anything about breaking into product management. From resumes and referrals to interview prep and offer negotiations, nothing is off the table. Whether you're exploring your first APM program or navigating a career pivot into PM, this session is your space to get honest answers and practical advice from someone who’s been in your shoes (and made it through). Bring your questions and prepare to gain insights!

Resources for Design Students
Discover the best online tools, communities, and learning platforms to help you build your portfolio, master your craft, and launch your design career.

Slack Take-Home: A PM's Response Deck
See this example of how a PM cracked the Slack take-home case study interview.

Tech Cover Letter Structure That Actually Converts
Cover letters may seem like a thing of the past, but that's because most of them suck. Stop regurgitating your resume (they already have it!) and instead make abundantly clear how you'll add value to their team.

Design Affordances
Learn what design affordances are and how to use them to create intuitive, user-friendly designs that guide people to interact with your product.