Just curious on how different a product manager interveiw is , compared to a consulting interview
Does any one have any experience with McKinsey Product Manager Interview
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Focus lies more on expertise and experience, compared to classical consulting interviews which focus on methodical rigor, communication strength, and analytical horse power.
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Hi Sidi, thanks a lot for the valuable feedback. I've heard that recruiting process for Product Managers/Owners includes as well case problem solving, did you encounter such recruiting process before?