How to Ace and Stand Out in Product Manager Interviews?

Breaking into Product Management is challenging, especially in today’s competitive job market. Getting interview calls itself can be difficult, and successfully navigating the interview process requires strong preparation.

To support our community, the ProductTank Atlanta team is hosting a panel discussion focused on helping aspiring and early-career Product Managers prepare effectively and stand out during interviews.

In this session, our panel of experienced professionals will share practical tips, real interview insights, and actionable advice to help candidates prepare with confidence.

In this session, we will discuss:

• What skills and qualities hiring managers look for in Product Manager candidates ?
• How candidates can connect effectively with recruiters and increase their chances of getting interviews ?
• What Hiring Managers expect from candidates during the hiring process ?
• Common interview formats and how to approach PM interview questions
• The best resources and preparation
strategies to succeed in PM interviews

Whether you're actively interviewing or planning your transition into Product Management, this session will give you practical guidance to navigate the process and land your next opportunity.

Meet the Panel:

Abby Hancharik
Abby is a Technical Recruiter at TEKsystems who helps connect top talent with leading technology and product teams. She brings a recruiter’s perspective on what makes candidates stand out and how candidates can navigate the hiring process effectively.

Shahrukh Arif

Shahrukh is a Senior Director at Granum and a product leader with extensive experience building and scaling technology products while driving product strategy. He is passionate about product management and actively mentors aspiring product managers on how to break into the field.

Nils Erik Penderson

Nils is a seasoned product and data leader with decades of experience in enterprise data platforms, including Master Data Management and Product Information Management. He has led product strategy and innovation across global organizations and now advises companies on unlocking value from their data.