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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 - Product Managers
A clear, practical look at the skills and habits that make great PMs and Sr PMs — straight from a product leader.
PM Recruiting 2026: What’s Changing and How to Stand Out This Cycle
Product management recruiting is evolving—candidate pools are growing, expectations are shifting, and what worked in past cycles may not be enough for 2026. To stand out this year, you need more than solid PM skills; you need clear positioning, a strong narrative, and a deep understanding of what companies are prioritizing right now. In this session, we’ll break down what’s changing in PM recruiting for 2026 and how you can adapt your strategy to stay competitive. The session will be led by an experienced PM coach who has helped candidates successfully navigate PM recruiting across top tech companies. Drawing on firsthand coaching and hiring insights, they’ll walk through current recruiting trends, how recruiters and hiring managers evaluate candidates, and the specific ways top applicants differentiate themselves in resumes, interviews, and storytelling. You’ll leave with practical, actionable guidance you can apply immediately as you prepare for the 2026 recruiting cycle.
Nail the Product Interview
Preparation is key for any interview, especially for Product Roles. Listen in on some tips to make sure your examples and experiences shine.
What Good Looks Like - Associate Product Managers
A clear, practical look at the skills and habits that make great APMs — straight from a product leader.
What Good Looks Like - Associate Product Managers
A clear, practical look at the skills and habits that make great APMs — straight from a product leader.
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.
What Good Looks Like - Product Leadership
A clear, practical look at the skills and habits that make great Product Leaders — straight from a product leader.
How to Land Your First Role in Product Management
Breaking into product management can feel intimidating—especially if you don’t have “PM” in your current title. In this session, Britton O. (Product Lead @ Uber), Sameer B. (PM @ Whatnot, Former PM @ Flip & Curated) and Robert E. (Director of PM @ Home Depot) will walk you through what it really takes to land your first role, even without prior product experience. You’ll learn how to position your transferable skills, build a compelling story for recruiters and hiring managers, and navigate different PM entry paths—from APM programs to startup roles. By the end, you’ll have a clear game plan for breaking into product management with confidence and standing out in a competitive hiring process.
Networking Like a Product Management PRO
Tips and Tricks to Effectively Build Your Product Management Network
PM Coffee Chats: How to Network Like a Pro
Networking is one of the most underrated skills in product management—and often the difference between landing interviews and getting stuck in the application void. In this session, you’ll learn how to build meaningful relationships with product leaders, run effective coffee chats, and turn casual conversations into real opportunities. Your guide, Robert E., a former Head of Product at Home Depot who has built and led high-performing PM teams, will share insider strategies from the perspective of someone who has been on the hiring side. He’ll break down what works, what comes across as transactional, and how candidates can authentically stand out in a crowded market. You'll walk away with tactical scripts, outreach strategies, and a repeatable playbook for networking with confidence and purpose—whether you’re breaking into product, pivoting roles, or leveling up your career.
