## Core Preparation ### Daily Tasks - [ ] Review current [[Technology Trends]] and industry updates through [[Favorite blogs]] - [ ] Complete mock interviews via platforms like [Exponent](https://tryexponent.com) ### Product Management Focus (5-6 hours) - [ ] Study PM interview frameworks through: - Books like "Cracking the PM Interview" or "Decode & Conquer" - Online courses like [Product Alliance's PM Interview Course](https://www.productalliance.com/courses/hacking-the-pm-interview) - Supplementary reading: [[Interview Presence]] for confidence ### Behavioral Preparation (2 hours) - [ ] Prepare stories covering: - Professional strengths and weaknesses - Challenge resolution examples - Key achievements - Core values and principles - Learning experiences and mistakes - Non-work leadership examples #### Product Analysis (3-5 hours) - [ ] Deep dive into 6-7 products analyzing: - Core user goals and use cases - Key pain points and opportunities - User personas - Current solutions and competitors - Areas for improvement - Success metrics #### Technical Foundation (1.5 hours) - [ ] Review fundamental technical concepts: - Basic algorithms and data structures - System architecture (browsers, APIs, etc.) - Reference: [Computer Science Concepts Explained](http://carlcheo.com/compsci) #### Problem Solving Practice (1.5 hours) - [ ] Practice: - Estimation questions - Analytical problem decomposition - Structured solution approaches #### Mock Interviews (2-4 hours) - [ ] Conduct practice interviews through: - [PMHQ](https://www.productmanagerhq.com) - [Product Hired](https://producthired.com/coaching) - [interviews.tech](https://www.interviews.tech) - Peer practice sessions