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Decode and Conquer is the world's first book focused exclusively on product management (PM) interview preparation. The author gives an industry insider's perspective on how to conquer the most difficult PM interview questions. Decode and Conquer will reveal:
Frameworks for tackling product design and metrics questions, including the CIRCLES Method™, AARM Method™, and D ...more
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If you're a first time Product Manager, or an inexperienced one, this book might more useful. There was nothing earth shattering as far as I was concerned, it was mildly useful as a quick brush up on items to remember to mention.
The other issue is that this book is more about an interview in which you would be asked to go through your process beginning to end, rather than a behavioral interview. In my experience most companies seem to be moving in favor of more behavioral questions, rather than ...more
The other issue is that this book is more about an interview in which you would be asked to go through your process beginning to end, rather than a behavioral interview. In my experience most companies seem to be moving in favor of more behavioral questions, rather than ...more
This is one of the best books written about, the approach and attitude required to crack the product Management Interviews. The author does not give you free fish, but teaches how to fish. Which is the important distinction and the competitive advantage of this book. This book differs from all the other blogs on the internet and from other books which contain 1000+ questions for PM interviews, by establishing a clear framework, required to attack the question, break it up into pieces and then pr
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I enjoyed this book, I gather ideas and thought about how to respond some questions so it serves its purpose. The thing I didn’t enjoy at times, was the length of some answers some details that only a google search on the specific topic could provide, I get that we should be prepared and do research before an interview but it was too much. I sprinted through a lot of content because of this.
I enjoyed this book, I gather ideas and thought about how to respond some questions so it serves its purpose. The thing I didn’t enjoy at times, was the length of some answers some details that only a google search on the specific topic could provide, I get that we should be prepared and do research before an interview but it was too much. I sprinted through a lot of content because of this.
The "answers" part of the title says it all. Good to read if you are about to go through structured interviews at Big Tech. A lot of the answers are unimpressive or even weak, yet they follow useful patterns to beef up your own arsenal.
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This book was recommended to my by a mentor and it worked wonders! The best book to help prep for a PM role interview. Lin breaks it down with examples and easy to understand references. I would recommend this to anyone interviewing in product management.
Great book to understand all aspects of PM interviews.
Good book to skim before PM interviews, but not as thorough or comprehensive as "Cracking the PM Interview" by Gayle McDowell, which is a must-have when interviewing.
This book will certainly give you more confidence in answering questions and playing to your strengths. It's a great and fun weekend read, but the best way to make the most of the book is by answering the interview questions yourself before looking at responses. Highly recommend if you need to brush up on PM interviewing, and espec ...more
This book will certainly give you more confidence in answering questions and playing to your strengths. It's a great and fun weekend read, but the best way to make the most of the book is by answering the interview questions yourself before looking at responses. Highly recommend if you need to brush up on PM interviewing, and espec ...more
I read this book as someone who is hiring product managers (and not someone who's looking for a job). It's a quick and good read for my type of reader. Would recommend.
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Although I have had previous reviews about the book, the book provides a fair analysis of some common PM interview questions. It gives an idea about how to tackle interview questions for first time PMs. But, wait! Don't expect something ground-breaking. This book might have been more useful, had it also shared the day to day responsibilities of a PM and some tricks and bits of handling challenging PM situations.
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It took my a long time to finally read it through. Although it offers some insights that are useful for day-to-day PM job I think it doesn't have enough consistency, some examples and practice questions/answers are a bit forced and it doesn't offer enough guidance on what would be a really great answer to the questions.
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Good book to prepare for general PM interviews. It provides a good way to structure your knowledge. Think of software engineer's certification if you ever passed it.
Most of the methods mentioned in the book are common sense, but can be useful in a stressful time-constrained interview environment.
Bottom line: 5, if you are going through PM interviews. ...more
Most of the methods mentioned in the book are common sense, but can be useful in a stressful time-constrained interview environment.
Bottom line: 5, if you are going through PM interviews. ...more
Very very helpful in preparation for interviews. I read this a couple times over and felt very prepared on product design questions. The example interview questions were very helpful in understanding the process, rather than memorizing answers. I'm going to recommend this to all of my current coworkers too to help make current projects more impactful. I wish I read this years ago
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D&C is a nice primer for what to expect in a product management interview. The book does not teach the underlying concepts that are needed to get the job, but rather it advises on how to communicate what you already know in a concise format. It is a good source for a few case questions, though I believe there are other LL books out there that are geared more around example questions.
Didn't meet my expectation. Full of made up non-compelling techniques claiming he's inventing them with a silly ™ mark.
It just helped brainstorming ideas for a few questions.
I'd rather recommend Cracking the PM Interview which is really excellent and comprehensive. ...more
It just helped brainstorming ideas for a few questions.
I'd rather recommend Cracking the PM Interview which is really excellent and comprehensive. ...more
As a new product manager, I find this book a good introduction to the expectations an employer has from a candidate - and I appreciate offering examples of both good and poor (in a less obvious way) answers
Not that useful tbh because it gives too many examples of bad interviews. I get that it's important to know what not to do, but there are way too many bad interviews. I want examples of good interviews!
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Because of this book, I was able to successfully transition from engineering to product management in the Bay Area. This + Cracking the PM Interview were bar none the two most important resources for cracking the product management interview.
Thank you Lewis, thank you!
Thank you Lewis, thank you!
Excellent book for all PMs who are preparing themselves for an interview OR for interviewers preparing questions for potential candidates.
Good points are showing some good and bad examples of answers.
Good points are showing some good and bad examples of answers.
An excellent read for those who want to understand the framework to use for better product sense or problem-solving.
Also, a great book to read if you are interviewing for Product Management roles irrespective of one being a beginner or advanced.
Also, a great book to read if you are interviewing for Product Management roles irrespective of one being a beginner or advanced.
The book presents easy-to-follow frameworks to articulate problem solving approaches. A must-read for those applying for a job for the first time. An easy read as a refresher to more experienced product managers.
Great book to prepare to a PM interview.
A lot of exercises with answers and helps to prepare on questions about yourself.
A lot of exercises with answers and helps to prepare on questions about yourself.
Helpful. Some good general takeaways for PM interviews as well as easy to follow examples
Excellent read!
Amazingly crisp, concise and to-the-point!
Very well written book that captures the essence of Product Management!
Would definitely recommend this book to current as well as aspiring Product Managers
Amazingly crisp, concise and to-the-point!
Very well written book that captures the essence of Product Management!
Would definitely recommend this book to current as well as aspiring Product Managers
This is book for a quick read while you are waiting at the airport... It touches on some very basic ideas of product management, but it does not go in much depth and length.
Very good
Amazin read for follow product management. Very engaging for aspirin product manager. Really helped me understand various facets of products
Amazin read for follow product management. Very engaging for aspirin product manager. Really helped me understand various facets of products
Good collection of questions. But the way he answered them weren't up to the mark.
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Incredible prep material for those looking to transition to the Product Management world. Thanks so much, Lin. This is insanely great and helpful.
Incredible prep material for those looking to transition to the Product Management world. Thanks so much, Lin. This is insanely great and helpful.
Disappointed. I guess it’s more related to deprecated examples and editorial styles (fake dialogs, including « hum » and « ha ».
Would rather have more questions that take less pages.
Would rather have more questions that take less pages.
Priceless guide when prepping for PM interview, but also very helpful even without the interview to broaden your perspective
Solid information, and have to appreciate the full question coverage. I also liked the colloquial critique following the question.
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