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The Product Experience
A deep dive into hiring product managers: Insights from product experts
Jan 10, 2024
Insights on hiring top-notch product managers and tips for candidates in the competitive product job market. Qualities to look for when hiring, importance of compelling storytelling, approaching the hiring process, listening to the whole team, and future questions in hiring product roles.
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- A balance between soft skills (curiosity, collaboration, growth mindset) and hard skills (technical abilities, domain knowledge) is crucial when hiring product managers.
- Communication skills, practical experience, storytelling abilities, and problem-solving capabilities are important factors to consider when assessing candidates for product roles.
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What to Look for When Hiring Someone for a Product Role
When hiring someone for a product role, it is important to consider a balance between soft skills and hard skills. Soft skills include traits like curiosity, collaboration, and a growth mindset, while hard skills encompass technical abilities and domain knowledge. To assess soft skills, some companies conduct panel presentations where candidates share their passion and vision on unrelated topics. Communication and proven practical experience were emphasized as key factors, with women tending to emphasize communication and men focusing on demonstrated capabilities. Additionally, attitude, excitement, customer empathy, and resilience were highlighted as important attributes for successful product hires. Lastly, qualities like ambition, listening, and evidence-based decision-making were also mentioned as essential traits to consider during the hiring process.
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