The Product Podcast Preparing for the PM Interview by fmr Amazon Product Leader
Sep 26, 2023
Former Amazon Product Leader, Ameya Thorat, shares insights on preparing for a product management interview. Topics include dos and don'ts, tackling tough questions, importance of asking questions and delving deep, preparing for the interview, introspecting and understanding why it matters, and the value of writing in PM interview preparation.
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Ameya’s Product Background
- Ameya summarized her background: CS undergrad, MBA in marketing, and product roles across consumer and enterprise.
- She recently joined Okta as a group PM in identity access management and is still learning the space.
Preventing Accidental Alexa Orders
- Ameya described reducing false positives for Alexa voice checkout to prevent unintended orders.
- This work required hypothesis-driven testing because data on such voice events was limited.
PM Role Varies By Company And Level
- Product manager roles vary widely from tactical to strategic depending on company and seniority.
- Understand the specific PM expectations at your target company before applying.