I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Toptal (Vancouver, BC) in Mar 2022
Interview
My tip -- study "Cracking the PM Interview", it has everything you need to know.
1. Phone screen
2. Technical screen
3. Case presentation
(1) Very easy. They are simply making sure you have the right background and interests with the role.
(2) Reasonably challenging. Know your frameworks, product design, product improvement, and product trends. I didn't get an estimation question. Prepare cases ahead of time for questions like "How would you design a car for a 5 year old" or "What is your favorite product? How would you improve it?" It's all about your logical process.
(3) Presenting my feature proposals from product improvement in (2). There is an outline of what you need to do. BE SURE TO INCLUDE A P&L STATEMENT that shows the impact on revenue TREND. They want to see a hockey stick. Most important thing when getting buy-in is: Cost, Headcount, and Timeline.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are some product trends in the next 5-10 years?
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.
