Behind the Craft How to Build an AI Co-Pilot to Help You Ace PM Interviews | Ben Erez (ex-Meta)
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Aug 10, 2025 Ben Erez, a former PM at Meta, shares insights on acing product management interviews. He reveals the current job market dynamics and the structure of product sense interviews. Learn how to build a personalized AI co-pilot that acts as a supportive interviewer. Ben discusses common mistakes candidates make and the importance of clear communication in interviews. He emphasizes using AI tools for realistic practice, likening it to sports training, as well as strategies for prioritizing user needs.
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PM Hiring Is More Competitive Than It Looks
- PM openings have risen while competition for top roles has become fiercer.
- Candidates must get warm referrals and clearly position themselves from first contact.
Follow A Stepwise Game Plan
- Start with mission, choose one meaningful segment, and list three problems across the user journey.
- Pick the highest-impact problem, propose three distinct solutions, and define a shippable first version.
Spend Time On Users, Not Early Solutions
- Spend most interview time on users and problems rather than rushing to the solution.
- Interviewers evaluate your reasoning and prioritization more than the final idea.