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The Product Podcast

Interviewing for B2B PM Roles by AWS Head of Product

Aug 31, 2023
Discover interviewing strategies for B2B PM roles with John Kennedy, AWS Head of Product. Learn about the capabilities of a B2B PM, above the line behavior, and the power of language in interviews. Gain insights on understanding customer insights and painting a picture of the future to stand out in interviews.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding the role of a product manager and conducting thorough research on companies is crucial for interview success.
  • Demonstrating key skills such as product strategy, stakeholder management, and storytelling can differentiate candidates in B2B product management interviews.

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Key Questions and Clearing Interview Process

The podcast episode highlights the importance of asking key questions and getting clear on important topics before starting the interview process or during ongoing interviews. It emphasizes the need to understand the role of a product manager, the unique capabilities of a PM, and whether there is a distinction between generalist PMs and domain-specific PMs. The episode also provides insights into essential research on each company, including their unique value, customer problems they solve, go-to-market strategies, market size, and team structure. These key questions and research help candidates prepare effectively for interviews and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the company.

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