1. Daily Workflow (Typical Day) TimeActivityKey PM Mindset9:00 AMCheck metrics (DAU, conversion funnels)Data-first: "Why did retention drop yesterday?"10:00 AMStandup with engineersUnblock, don’t micromanage: "What’s blocking this API integration?"11:00 AMUser research syncEmpathy: "Pain point…
1. Core Interview Stages StageWhat They TestPrep TipsResume ScreenRelevant experience (side projects, PM-like roles)Highlight outcomes: "Increased DAU 30% by optimizing onboarding"Product SenseAbility to think like a PMPractice FAANG-style questions: "Design a…
What a Product Manager Actually Does Defines the "Why" & "What" Discovers market problems (via user research/data). Prioritizes what to build (roadmaps) and why it matters (strategy). Owns the Product Lifecycle Ideation → Launch…
AspectScrumKanbanStructureFixed-length sprints (1-4 weeks)Continuous flow (no sprints)RolesProduct Owner, Scrum Master, Dev TeamNo fixed roles (flexible teams)CommitmentSprint backlog (fixed scope)Work pulled as capacity allowsMeetingsDaily standups, sprint planning, review, retrospectiveOnly essential meetings…
The Waterfall methodology is a linear, sequential approach to software development (and other projects) where each phase must be completed before moving to the next. It follows a fixed, step-by-step process—like a waterfall flowing…
The Eisenhower Matrix (also called the Urgent-Important Matrix) is a powerful productivity tool that helps prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance. It was popularized by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who famously said: "What is…
1. BRD (Business Requirements Document) Purpose: Defines the business goals and high-level needs of a project. Audience: Stakeholders (executives, clients). Content: Business objectives ("Increase user retention by 20%"). Scope, budget, and success metrics. Not…
