Tell me about yourself.
How to approach it
Treat it as a two-minute pitch for this role: where you are now, the thread that led you here, and why this PM job is the logical next step.
How a strong answer opens
“I'm a product manager at a scheduling software company for clinics, where last year I led a launch that cut missed appointments by about a fifth. I started as an engineer, moved into product because I kept being the one talking to customers, and this role is the next step because it puts me on a product for larger health systems.”
Outline of a strong answer
Try answering out loud for a few minutes before you open this.
- Open with your current role and one result you are proud of
- Give the short thread of your path, only the parts that point to product
- Pick two proof points that match what this role needs
- Say why you want this role now
- Keep it under two minutes and end with an easy handoff to the interviewer
Where this question usually goes wrong
Reciting your resume from college onward for five minutes instead of giving a two-minute pitch that points at this role.
Learn the method
Why PM, and why this company in Module 4, Behavioral and leadership.
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