## Core Principles ### Preparation Framework 1. **Research** - Company, role, industry, interviewer 2. **Practice** - Mock interviews, behavioral stories, technical skills 3. **Present** - Communication, body language, professional presence 4. **Follow-up** - Thank you notes, next steps, feedback ### Interview Mindset - **Be authentic** - Show your genuine self while maintaining professionalism - **Stay curious** - Ask thoughtful questions throughout - **Think aloud** - Share your reasoning process - **Listen actively** - Engage fully with the interviewer ## Interview Types - [[Behavioral Interviews]] - Past experience and situations - [[Technical Interviews]] - Skills and problem-solving - [[Case Interviews]] - Business problem analysis - [[System Design Interviews]] - Architecture and scaling - [[Product Design Interviews]] - Product thinking and creativity ## Preparation Checklist See detailed [[Interview Prep Checklist]] ## Key Strategies ### Research - Study company mission, values, products - Understand industry trends and challenges - Review recent news and announcements - Research your interviewers on LinkedIn ### Practice - Conduct mock interviews regularly - Record and review your responses - Time your answers (STAR format) - Get feedback from peers/mentors ### Communication - Use the [[STAR Method]] for behavioral questions - Practice [[Product Frameworks]] for design questions - Develop clear, structured responses - Prepare relevant examples and metrics ### Questions to Ask - Role expectations and success metrics - Team structure and collaboration - Product strategy and roadmap - Career growth opportunities ## Common Pitfalls - Lack of specific examples - Not showing enthusiasm - Missing key company research - Poor question preparation - Weak follow-up > [!callout] If out of work due to a non-work related injury, remember to look into [[Short Term Disability]]. ## Resources - [[Interview Preparation]] - [[Company Research Template]] - [[Mock Interview Guide]] - [[Interview Success Stories]] ## Related Notes - [[Netflix Interviews]] - [[Google Chat Experience PM Role]] - [[Questions]] - [[Career Goals Framework]] - [[Job Search Strategy]] - [[Salary Negotiation]] - [[Professional Development]]