How to Avoid Down-Leveling in Tech Roles
Down leveling is a common issue in the job hiring process, especially for software engineers. It happens when a candidate is offered a position at...
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Down leveling is a common issue in the job hiring process, especially for software engineers. It happens when a candidate is offered a position at...
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Trying to get a job after graduating from a coding bootcamp? Learn how to prepare and ace your interviews.
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Do you have an upcoming machine learning system design interview? These open-ended questions are often considered among the hardest to answer, as ...
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Do you have an upcoming machine learning interview? This is an ML engineer interview guide that covers core machine learning concepts you should k...
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Get the tech salary you deserve. Learn how to navigate salary negotiation, exploding offers, equity, and more.
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Implementing a cloud solution for a company's legacy system can be challenging as a Solutions Architect. Legacy systems, such as mainframes or old...
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As a solutions architect, navigating price objections during the sales cycle can be a common hurdle. Learn how to address concerns in this mock int...
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Learn how to answer the system design interview question, "Design a distributed message queue," with this mock interview response from an eBay engi...
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Design a hotel booking system in this system design mock interview. Learn about functional and non-functional requirements, back-end approaches, an...
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Learn about ChatGPT, a system that uses a Transformer model for generating replies. Discover how to design chatbots using supervised fine-tuning an...
Jacob Simon
Discover resources to help you navigate your journey into product management APM Map is now part of Exponent: the ultimate destination for technic...
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Stephen Cognetta
We're thrilled to announce that Exponent has acquired Learn Educate Discover, the popular online platform founded by Sonali Mangal.
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Here's what we know so far about Meta's round of layoffs in March, 2023. We spoke with employees at Meta and gathered up all the information we co...
Jacob Simon
Trying to get a job at Apple? Learn how to craft the perfect resume for applying to a job at Apple.
Anthony Pellegrino
Thinking about making the leap to marketing from sales? Skills like SEO and brand building are needed. But salespeople make some of the best market...
Anthony Pellegrino
Learn how to negotiate your Netflix compensation package, including salary, benefits, and stock options.
Anthony Pellegrino
Learn the fundamentals of load balancers and questions you might get during a system design interview.
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Prepare for your venture capital interviews with this mock behavioral interview. Learn how to answer why you want to work in VC and what makes you ...
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Learn about the system design process for Uber Eats, a food delivery app. Neeraj, an Engineering Manager at eBay, explains the functional and non-f...
Omar Hijazi
Are you a non-technical product manager looking for career advice? Learn about essential skills and how to build and manage technical products.
Anthony Pellegrino
We're excited to welcome Carrus.io to the Exponent community.
Stephen Cognetta
Thinking of breaking into product management in 2023? Get a preview of the career and projects you'll be working on.
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Today we're thrilled to announce that MC List, the number-one platform for finding management consulting programs, is joining Exponent. By joining...
Stephen Cognetta
📚Hey there! Considering transitioning into product management from another role?.Our product manager interview course can help you nail the intervi...
Anthony Pellegrino
🧠Hey there! Want to land a job at Microsoft? We’ve got you covered. Our Interview Courses can help you nail any interview question. Microsoft cou...
Anthony Pellegrino
Learn to create a standout UX portfolio Showcase your design skills and set yourself apart in interviews. Select the right projects to include and ...
Anthony Pellegrino
From Web2 to Web3, discover how to navigate the rapidly evolving world of decentralized products. Break into the exciting field of Web3 and crypto ...
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Considering a career as a machine learning engineer? Are you curious about transitioning from software engineering or data science into an ML role?...
Jacob Simon
The STAR method is a structured approach to answering behavioral interview questions. It helps candidates provide clear and concise responses that ...
Anthony Pellegrino
Do you want to work at Netflix, one of the most prominent entertainment and media companies on the planet? It should be no surprise that the Netfl...
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Interviewing for job at Airbnb? Review the interview process and top questions asked in technical and non-technical interviews.
Anthony Pellegrino
A role in Biz Ops gives candidates a uniquely influential position at a company. Business operations impact nearly every part of a business's succe...
Anthony Pellegrino
How should you talk about being laid off? What if you were laid off during a mass layoff? Here's how to answer.
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Learn how to negotiate the terms of your severance pay and package so that you can maximize your exit.
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Looking to jump into the role of Scrum Master? Agile is one of the most widely used project methodologies. Over 70% of U.S. companies say they use...
Anthony Pellegrino
Get ready for your upcoming BizOps interviews with our top questions and interview guide.
Anthony Pellegrino
See how a solutions architect from Salesforce conducts the discovery process with customers. Learn about their pain points, tech stack, and more.
Exponent Team
Learn where FAANG and tech candidates focused their attention in 2022 and which companies are still hiring going into 2023.
Nick
Learn how to ace your system design interview with this guide created with the help of 20+ engineers. Step-by-step tips, sample questions, and real...
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Prepare for your product manager interview by studying the most frequently asked questions. Learn to answer behavioral, analytical, product design,...
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Everything you need to prepare for an engineering manager interview. Top questions and answers and management advice.
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An interview coach can help you prep for upcoming interviews. Practice mock interviews and get guidance from the top interview coaching services.
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💡Hey there! Read our full Product Management Interview Course to see video answers to all the most common interview questions. Sneak Peek: The thr...
Anthony Pellegrino
Getting ready for an Amazon behavioral interview? Learn about key leadership principles and get answers to the most common behavioral interview que...
Anthony Pellegrino
Do you have an upcoming interview at Amazon? Well, if we can only give you one piece of advice, it's this: Study the Amazon Leadership Principles...
Anthony Pellegrino
Trying to decide which cloud platform to learn to stay competitive? We break down AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Linode, Heroku, and more.
Anthony Pellegrino
AWS (Amazon Web Services) Solutions Architects have many consequential responsibilities. Specifically, they are hired to design, deploy, and mainta...
Anthony Pellegrino
Want to know what programming languages pay the most? Check out the highest paid salaries for each language.
Anthony Pellegrino
Your learning as a software engineer doesn't stop after you've graduated from university or a coding bootcamp [https://blog.tryexponent.com/5-codin...
Anthony Pellegrino
From high salaries to great company culture, these are the best tech companies to work for.
Anthony Pellegrino
Getting ready for a Node.js interview? Prep with these top Node.js interview questions.
Tatsat Jha
Why do you want to work at Amazon? Learn how to answer this common interview question at Amazon.
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Getting a job at Dropbox is one of the hardest-to-get positions in the tech sector. Dropbox product managers, software engineers, and cloud archite...
Anthony Pellegrino
Getting a job at Netflix is one of the hardest-to-get positions in the tech sector. Netflix software engineers, program managers, and content analy...
Anthony Pellegrino
Getting a job at Square is one of the hardest-to-get positions in the tech sector. Square business analysts, UX researchers, and software engineers...
Anthony Pellegrino
Getting a job at Airbnb is one of the hardest-to-get positions in the tech sector. Airbnb software engineers, bizops managers, and data analysts us...
Anthony Pellegrino
Getting a job at Adobe is one of the hardest-to-get positions in the tech sector. Adobe product designers, data scientists, and software engineers ...
Anthony Pellegrino
Trying to brush up on your Docker or container skills before an interview? Review the top Docker interview questions and answers.
Jacob Simon
Thinking about whether a role in business operations can set you up for future roles? Learn how BizOps can be a career launchpad.
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Getting a job at Uber is one of the hardest-to-get positions in the tech sector. Uber engineers, operations managers, and product designers use pro...
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Getting a job at Salesforce is one of the hardest-to-get positions in the tech sector. Salesforce software engineers, cloud architects [https://blo...
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Getting a job at LinkedIn is one of the hardest-to-get positions in the tech sector. LinkedIn product managers, data scientists, and software engin...
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Getting a job at Spotify is one of the hardest-to-get positions in the tech sector. Spotify engineers, product marketing managers, and UX researche...
Anthony Pellegrino
Getting a job at Lyft is one of the hardest-to-get positions in the tech sector. Lyft product managers, data scientists, and software engineers use...
Anthony Pellegrino
Thinking of becoming a Pm and trying to figure out what a product manager does all day? Check out our overview of a typical day for a product manager.
Anthony Pellegrino
Getting ready for an interview at Microsoft? Check out the most common interview questions and stages to the interview at one of the world's larges...
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Getting your first junior product management role can make or break your career. Often called 'associate product manager' or 'rotational product ma...
Stephen Cognetta
Microservices and distributed systems are unreliable. Here's what to do about it.
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🎨Hey there! Getting ready for a UX or product design interview? Check out our full Product Designer Interview Course [https://www.tryexponent.com/c...
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Getting ready for an interview at Apple for a technical or product role? Learn about the full interview process for Apple and what kind of question...
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Looking to work remotely and work from home for a tech company or startup? We share our favorite places to find remote work.
Anthony Pellegrino
Preparing for a system design or software engineering interview and need to refresh your SQL skills? Here are the most important SQL concepts for a...
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Interviewing for product management roles has always been one of Exponent's core competencies. We're thrilled to announce today that we're continui...
Stephen Cognetta
Getting ready for a software engineering interview and need to brush up on your React skills? We've got the most common React interview questions.
Tatsat Jha
Hiring freezes across tech have affected candidates' confidence. Here are the companies they're still applying to and which ones they're avoiding.
Nick
Getting ready for an interview at Meta (Facebook)? Learn about the most frequently asked Meta interview questions and answers, as well as the compl...
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In this article, we outline the most common MongoDB interview questions and answers from beginner to advanced NoSQL concepts.
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Getting ready for a job at Google and want to know more about the interview process? We've got you covered. Everything from the phone screen to the...
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Trying to get a job at Google? Get ready to answer the "Why Google?" interview question about why you want to work at one of the world's most impor...
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Here's exactly how to find an executive coach for you or your company.
Stephen Cognetta
Looking for system design books to brush up on the fundamentals or learn more about microservices? We curated some of our favorites.
Anthony Pellegrino
Getting ready for an Apple interview? Learn how to source a referral at Apple to increase your chances of getting an interview or job. This informa...
Anthony Pellegrino
Preparing for a DevOps or cloud engineering interview and need to brush up on your Kubernetes knowledge? We've compiled a list of the top Kubernete...
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The most commonly asked REST API interview questions to prep for system design, software engineering, and other technical interviews.
Tatsat Jha
Trying to prepare for an upcoming Swift interview? Learn how to answer the most frequently asked Swift interview questions and ace the interview.
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Write and format your product manager cover letter with our tips and sample to break into your next product management role in 2022.
Stephen Greet
As a junior developer, there are things you can do to stand out in an interview to make up for your lack of experience. Show hunger for the role an...
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Are you working to become a Solutions Architect or looking for a new Solutions Architect role? The role of a solution architect is one of the most...
Anthony Pellegrino
Recently, Stack Overflow published its Developer Survey. We took a deep dive to discover the top 10 highest paying tech jobs reported in 2022.
Anthony Pellegrino
We've outlined the most commonly asked AWS interview questions below. From load balancers to database sharding, get prepped for your upcoming Amazo...
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Product roadmaps are critical for product management at every company. Check out our list of the 9 best product roadmap tools to use in 2022.
Anthony Pellegrino
Here's everything you need to know about getting a job at Meta and how to get a referral to the company.
Anthony Pellegrino
Before you'll get a job offer at Google, you'll need to pass the GCA interview. Despite it's importance, it's hard to prepare. But here's how.
Anthony Pellegrino
Are you wondering how to explain your layoff in upcoming interviews? Don't worry, it shouldn't hurt your chances. Here what's to say.
Anthony Pellegrino
Do you want to become a cloud architect, but don't know where to start? Check out our guide on the different cloud architect career paths here.
Anthony Pellegrino
We've sourced 30 of the top technical PM interview questions from Big Tech companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, LinkedIn, and more.
Anthony Pellegrino
Curious about how to become a machine learning engineer? Get the inside scoop on skills and trends to find the right role for you.
Exponent Team
Hiring freezes and layoffs are becoming commonplace in tech. What does that mean for you and your job in the coming months and years?
Exponent Team
Here's a definitive guide on what a security engineer does and more on how to become one.
Anthony Pellegrino
Trying to come up with creative answers for the product design interview? Stephen Cognetta breaks down his formula for ideating and brainstorming a...
Stephen Cognetta
We wrote this article to provide you with everything you need to know about what a UX designer does so you can judge if this is the right career fo...
Anthony Pellegrino
We asked solutions architect interviewers from top tech companies to share what's asked in the solutions architect interview and how to prepare.
Stephen Cognetta
Want to get ready for your upcoming UX designer interview? We asked UX and product design interviewers from top tech companies what to expect and w...
Jacob Simon
Nowadays, it's almost impossible to go long without hearing some reference to "the cloud" in one way or another. It seems as though, more often tha...
Anthony Pellegrino
To be successful in the security engineer interview, we strongly recommend reviewing security engineering fundamentals before your interviews.
Stephen Cognetta
Trying to decide if a career in product marketing management is right for you? PMM can be rewarding as you figure out how to position products and ...
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The strongest way to stand out in the application process is to get a referral from someone internal at Amazon. Of course, getting one referral fro...
Stephen Cognetta
Is business operations (BizOps) the right career for you? Work cross-functionally to help businesses work more efficiently.
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Trying to decide if a career in data science is right for you? Find out what skills you need and what job prospects look like long-term.
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Have you recently been invited to a product marketing manager interview? If so, fantastic! But an interview is, of course, only the first step. Now...
Anthony Pellegrino
How do you get your first job in product? Anton Kravchenko, a former Director of Product at Salesforce, breaks down how he broke into tech.
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Looking to find the right software engineering recruiter for your next role? Learn what it takes to find someone who can place you in the job you'r...
Anthony Pellegrino
Ready to write a data science resume that shows off your analysis skills, programming languages, and relevant experience to help you land your next...
Anthony Pellegrino
Learn about the ways the software career path can go from junior software engineer to VP of engineering. Take a closer look at what it takes!
Anthony Pellegrino
Thinking of making the transition from business analyst to product manager? We've got you covered.
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UX designers are well suited for roles in product management. But how do you make the transition from product design and research to managing produ...
Exponent Team
Your product manager resume can help you stand out from a crowded field of applicants. Learn what you should and shouldn't include in your resume t...
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The product manager career path isn't for everyone. If you need structure and predictability in your role, being a PM may be stressful!
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Working at Google is a lifelong dream for many tech professionals. We'll walk you through all the ins and outs of Google behavioral interview quest...
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40% of recent tech company hires came from a referral. Learn how to stand out in the hiring process with a great referral from someone in your netw...
Exponent Team
Learn to write an effective front end developer resume that catches the hiring manager's eye.
Exponent Team
Syntax errors in your interviews are slowing you down. Learn how to practice them beforehand to save you precious time and land the job.
Exponent Team
Trying to decide if you want to work at a big tech company like Google or Amazon, or if you'd be happier at a startup? I've worked at both Google a...
Stephen Cognetta
Your first 90 days as a product manager can feel overwhelming. A commonly repeated phrase is that it feels like you're drinking from a firehose. M...
Anthony Pellegrino
Even if you have years of software engineering experience under your belt, the technical interview can be daunting! Luckily, we've put together a c...
Anthony Pellegrino
Great product managers never stop learning. That's why we scoured our bookshelves to make a list of the best product management books we could find.
Nick
Many tech professionals follow a product manager career path because it blends responsibilities. Take a closer look at product management as a care...
Kevin Wei
Get ready for your upcoming technical program manager interview with the top questions and answers from our expert community.
Anthony Pellegrino
In this guide, you’ll learn about Google’s coding interview rubric. We'll cover how scoring works for algorithms, coding, communication, and proble...
Anthony Pellegrino
In this article, we'll talk about why resumes matter, what Google looks for in your resume, some concrete tips to improve your resume, and several ...
Stephen Cognetta
Have you interviewed at a big tech company recently? If you've never done it before, chances are you were surprised by how extensive and challengin...
Anthony Pellegrino
A Code Review, or "Peer Code Review," is a software engineering process involving developers looking over code for mistakes or other problems. In m...
Anthony Pellegrino
So, how do you actually get to interview with Google's roles? The most important step you can take is getting an internal referral from a current e...
Stephen Cognetta
Employees routinely say that the best places to work [https://www.glassdoor.com/Award/Best-Places-to-Work-LST_KQ0,19.htm] are some of the big tech ...
Anthony Pellegrino
If you're a software engineer interested in joining the booming fintech industry, you have undoubtedly heard of two of the current fintech giants: ...
Anthony Pellegrino
How can you differentiate yourself in the competitive field of Analytics Engineering? Matt S. Founder @ atadataco.com, former Exponent Coach and ve...
Matt S
It is no secret that software engineering interviews are rigorous and extensive today. We wouldn't blame you if you were feeling overwhelmed by the...
Anthony Pellegrino
Today's economy has become increasingly technology-driven, and Exponent's mission of helping prepare people for jobs in tech is now more important ...
Jacob Simon
Google is widely considered one of the best places to work worldwide. A Google internship program will set a young PM or engineer up for success in...
Anthony Pellegrino
Today, we'll cover something a little different. We'll do a step-by-step review of a real-world product management mock interview. In this video, o...
Anthony Pellegrino
Knowing what software engineering interview questions you can expect in your upcoming interview rounds can give you a big leg up! Software enginee...
Anthony Pellegrino
Whiteboarding is common throughout tech interviews for many reasons, but mostly for its simplicity. Armed with a whiteboard and marker (or a web ap...
Anthony Pellegrino
And if you're not interviewing, how to get better at defining the right metrics for your team
Alexis and Adrienne
Do you love shipping great products and growing others? If so, you might thrive as an engineering manager. Exciting - until you consider the scope ...
Anthony Pellegrino
A lot goes into the modern tech interview. Superb technical skills on their own are not enough - most top tech firms prioritize culture fit when th...
Anthony Pellegrino
Companies test for culture fit (as well as a whole range of interpersonal and professional skills) in the behavioral interview. How can you best pr...
Anthony Pellegrino
Being one of the largest tech companies on the planet, it should come as no surprise that landing a job at Facebook is not necessarily a walk in th...
Anthony Pellegrino
The first time I prepared for PM interviews, I realized how hard it is to remember past details. After that, I began recording stories while they w...
Rohan Katyal
Many engineering managers struggle at first having once been individual contributors. Here's are the best tips & tricks to excel as an engineering ...
Anthony Pellegrino
Trying to improve your engineering manager resume before you apply to a new role? We've got you covered.
Anthony Pellegrino
Hey there! This article is part of our series on Engineering Management. For even more help and resources, check out our complete Engineering Manag...
Anthony Pellegrino
Check out the new My Progress dashboard, which will be your home at Exponent while recommending the best resources to achieve your goals.
Mitchell Kim
What are CDNs? CDNs (Content Distribution/Delivery Networks) are a modern and popular solution for minimizing request latency when fetching static ...
Kevin Jin
The CAP theorem is an important database concept to understand in system design interviews. It’s often not explicitly asked about, but understandin...
Kevin Jin
We understand that the TPM interview can be pretty intimidating. Technical program management, itself, is one of those roles that is a mix of many ...
Anthony Pellegrino
An important part of the technical program management position is maintaining cross-functional partnerships. Aspiring TPMs need to be prepared.
Anthony Pellegrino
Are you looking to join the lucrative and exciting field of data science? Data scientists have become one of the most in-demand jobs of the 21st-ce...
Anthony Pellegrino
In this article, I’ll discuss some of the more common PM superpowers and weaknesses, how to leverage them, and how to answer the common strength/we...
Jeff Lee
Every one of us has had to face job applications getting rejected. Rejection is totally normal, but how can candidates overcome and get the job offer?
Anthony Pellegrino
A great mentor will help you stay on track, make connections, and support you when making tough decisions. The case is clear - finding the right on...
Lindsey Parker
Common system design questions in your PM or TPM interviews are those like "Design Twitter." What's the best way to answer them? How can candidates...
Anthony Pellegrino
Product Design is a topic that is bound to come up in your product management interviews. Here's how to answer them!
Anthony Pellegrino
System Design is one of the three main pieces of technical program management. What exactly is it? How do you prepare for system design interview q...
Anthony Pellegrino
Product managers, technical program managers, and software developers will need development methodologies like Agile or Waterfall to develop their ...
Anthony Pellegrino
In this article, I'll discuss ways in which you can grow, maintain, and leverage your network to help you in your Product Management career!
Jeff Lee
Program sense is one of the cornerstones of a technical program manager's position. Program sense questions are also included in a TPM interview. S...
Anthony Pellegrino
Recently, a Facebook recruiter reached out to me about senior PM openings. Curious, I went through the interview process to put my learnings to the...
Linda Zhang
In system design interviews, you will often have to choose what database to use, and these databases are split into SQL and NoSQL types. SQL and No...
Kevin Jin
Here's exactly how to ace the Google product strategy interview.
Alexis and Adrienne
Here's how to crack the PM interview, written by Richa Pareek, Uber PM and former Google PM.
Richa Pareek
Group Product Managers and Principal Product Managers are both lucrative PM careers, but which is right for you?
Anthony Pellegrino
Getting hired at Google is as competitive as enrolling in the top Ivy League schools. So how can you stand out, what's it really take to work at Go...
Anthony Pellegrino
High pay, the California dream, and snack bars are just a smattering of images that pop in your head when you think of software builders working fo...
Artur Meyster
In this article, I’ll discuss the overall strategy on how to tackle the PM interview take-home assignment so that you can progress further in your ...
Jeff Lee
Product visions is the compass PMs use during the development of their products. Nevertheless, product managers frequently struggle when creating t...
Anthony Pellegrino
A/B testing is some of the most important research that is conducted by most companies today. As such, aspiring PMs should expect to be asked sever...
Anthony Pellegrino
Want to know what a PRD is? Or how to write one? If you’re new to writing PRDs, here are some tips to help you make the most out of the process.
Omar Eduardo Fernandez
What you can expect from this article is a look at a standard level system, a discussion on the value of levels, and then a zoomed in look on how t...
Michael Smit
How are PMs handling the landscape amid COVID-19? We surveyed 60+ tech PMs from all industries, levels of experience, and regions of the world to f...
Lindsey Parker
PMs build and manage technical products. To do so, they interact with software engineers and data scientists on a daily basis. However, PMs are not...
Kevin Wei
You want to be a PM, but you're still building experience. Does getting PM Certified make sense? We break it down and give you a few suggestions.
Lindsey Parker
In this post, we talk to Kayiita Johnson, product manager at Google Nest and the founder of PM While Black, a site making PM accessible to the Blac...
Stephen Cognetta
Lambda School is one of the many coding bootcamps on the market seeking to close the talent gap in the tech industry. If you're thinking about enro...
Anthony Pellegrino
This article outlines a practical 10-step approach for you to present a new product idea during a product management interview.
Timothy Fallen-Bailey
In this article, I’ll give you tips for every stage of the Product Management job hunt process, from sourcing opportunities to the final interview....
Jeff Lee
Exponent pools together our resources into this guide so you can build your confidence and smash that interview.
Michael Smit
Product Management interviews are only getting tougher by the year. In this article, we'll show you why you need to go beyond Decode & Conquer if y...
Karthik Menta
Data scientist is the most in-demand job of the 21st century, but what exactly do they do all day? Let's find out.
Anthony Pellegrino
Technical program managers have a complex role, and it may not be clear to those that aren't familiar with the position. We sat down with Liana Gev...
Anthony Pellegrino
If you haven't done much strategy work, then this article will give you some basic frameworks and thinking. We cover Porter's 5 Forces model, SWOT...
Timothy Fallen-Bailey
Like all frameworks, CIRCLES is not a one-size-fits-all and should only be used in the proper context. In this article, we present you with a less ...
Edward Yu
In this article, we explore what to ask & what not to ask your interviewer, and how to avoid getting vanilla canned responses.
Kevin Wei
The author, Jeff Lee, attended Product School's PM Certificate course himself in the spring of 2018. In this article, he discusses what the course ...
Jeff Lee
Exponent is here for you during these challenging times. If you're one of the millions worldwide affected by COVID-19, we want to help you. Here ar...
Stephen Cognetta
Prioritization interview questions test whether you can develop a process to identify what your team should be working on. This guide will show you...
Kevin Wei
This guide provides an explanation of the associate product manager role and an overview of the 15 most popular APM programs.
Kevin Wei
This article touches upon the skills required to be a Product Marketing Manager and how you can build them ahead of your interview and getting read...
Robin Bhaduri
This article talks about what it takes to be an APMM. The APMM program provides the skills needed to become a world-class digital Marketer.
Robin Bhaduri
Data scientist is one of the hottest tech jobs out there, and the interview process reflects this. From screening to on-site meeting, you’re in for...
Lindsey Parker
Are you using your MBA to pivot into product management? In this article, we will show you step-by-step on how to plan your timeline and crush your...
Karthik Menta
The only guide you need to land an entry-level software engineering job. I have interviewed for a dozen software roles: Google, Apple, Microsoft, S...
Kevin Wei
Want to write a killer cover letter to get noticed by recruiters and land your dream product marketing manager role? Learn from Johna Seo, current ...
Johna Seo
There's more to an offer than just the salary. This article aims to compile the most important factors into one easy-to-read resource for software ...
Michael Smit
15 tips are given for having a successful job interview by teleconference. Written for a technical audience, it describes how to prepare a week bef...
Timothy Fallen-Bailey
Building your first product marketing resume might seem overwhelming but don't worry. Here at Exponent, we've reviewed thousands of product marketi...
Robin Bhaduri
So, what’s the difference between a Product Manager (PM) and a Product Marketing Manager (PMM)? In this article, we’ll highlight some of these simi...
Robin Bhaduri
Robin was a Product Marketing Manager at Google and now a Product Manager at Google. He'll deep-dive on what a typical day as a Google Product Mark...
Robin Bhaduri
Product managers come from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets. So what makes a great PM? In this article, we'll cover the fundamental skills e...
Jeff Lee
Take a look at a typical day in the life of a consumer product manager (Google) and an enterprise product manager (IBM).
Kevin Wei
Learn how consultants, who want to get into tech, successfully transition into product management.
Kevin Wei
For effective and sustainable remote working, setting up the right culture is paramount. We at Exponent wanted to share some of the best practices ...
Mitchell Kim
We interview Lisa Wang, former Google PM and CEO and founder of Almost Fun on her journey in product management and how she found a mission-driven ...
Stephen Cognetta
If you love development and you're ready to make a career change, attending a bootcamp could be your best option. But choosing the right one is a b...
Lindsey Parker
In this comprehensive guide, I’ll help to illuminate your path of breaking into product marketing management.
Clayton Pritchard
Data careers are hotter than ever. But how can you tell whether you should become a Data Analyst or a Data Scientist? Read on to discover the diffe...
Lindsey Parker
Want to become a data scientist but not sure which bootcamp to choose from? We've got you covered with our list of the 5 best data science bootcamps.
Anthony Pellegrino
Considering a career in management consulting or product management? Here's an overview of these two roles and what you should consider before deci...
Kevin Wei
Working remotely for the first time? Here's a few tips from the Exponent team.
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You've already done the hard part. We're here to help you create a resume that represents you well. We've culled thousands of SWE resumes to create...
Lindsey Parker
A comprehensive database of real interview questions asked by tech companies. Practice your interview skills with our community-based learning plat...
Mitchell Kim
Thinking about making the leap from Data Analyst to Data Scientist? Both roles are built on the same foundation, but there’s more to data science t...
Lindsey Parker
Want to become a product manager at IBM? Look no further. Kevin shares his journey breaking into product as a new grad hire at IBM. Check out this ...
Kevin Wei
Want to build products for positive social impact? Learn from Divya Dhar, an Exponent alumnus, about her diverse journey from being a doctor to f...
Mitchell Kim
In our last post, we described some of the issues with structures and frameworks that interfere with answering interview questions at the level we ...
Matt Susskind
Struggling to ace your senior PM interview? Looking to bring more of your depth and experience into your answer, but not sure how to fit it in?
Matt Susskind
Are you in the process of preparing for an upcoming product management interview? Whilst strong technical knowledge plays a fundamental role in a s...
Exponent Team
The perfect product manager candidate will have several core attributes. For an entry-level candidate, it’s almost impossible to tick all of the bo...
Exponent Team
A product management interview can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. There is often a great deal of variance in how tech companies conduct these...
Exponent Team
Having a momentous event to confront in the morning can be a nerve-wracking prospect for many. An interview for a software engineer position at a l...
Exponent Team
Interested in being a PM in Europe? Learn from Katja Muradyan, an Exponent alumnus, about her journey breaking into product from a consulting bac...
Mitchell Kim
Job interviews can be enough to make anyone nervous. However, the intensity and challenge presented in software engineer interviews can be a differ...
Exponent Team
Want to learn how to land and make the most out of prestigious internships? Read and learn from Sid Panjwani, an Exponent graduate, about what he ...
Mitchell Kim
Want to learn how to build cloud-based products? Read and learn from Hemanth Kempanna, an Exponent graduate, about topics ranging from his journey...
Mitchell Kim
Want to learn how to break into product from a non-traditional, non-technical background? Read and learn all about how Azi Hussain, an Exponent g...
Mitchell Kim
So, what’s the difference between a Product Manager (PM) and a Technical Program Manager (TPM)? In this article, we’ll illuminate some of these sim...
Ethan Harry
Read this post to read our case study on the PM interview product design question, design a smart fridge.
Mitchell Kim
Want to know all about answering behavioral interview questions for product management (PM) interviews? Learn from our very own Stephen Cognetta on...
Mitchell Kim
Read this post to read our case study on the PM interview product design question, Design a product that solves user pain points around owning a pet.
Mitchell Kim
Jacob interviews Zuhayeer, co-founder of Levels.fyi, to discuss careers in tech, launching MVPs, and negotiating salaries.
Jacob Simon
Read this post to read our case study on the PM interview product design question, How would you design an emergency system for the 2020 Olympics?
Mitchell Kim
We're collaborating with Stanford Graduate School of Business, Yale School of Management, London Business School, and University of Washington Fost...
Stephen Cognetta
Read this post to read our case study on the PM interview estimation question, Estimate how much laundry detergent is used every year, across the w...
Mitchell Kim
Trying to prepare for an on-site PM interview? Ever wonder how your interviewers make their decisions and evaluate your performance? Want to get ta...
Stephen Cognetta
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Jacob Simon
Exponent is a learning platform that offers career prep and interview help for popular careers like product management, software engineering, and m...
Jacob Simon
Managing a team of product managers is challenging–it’s like herding a bunch of cat herders. There is an art to managing PMs and the secret lies in...
Tzvika Barenholz
In this Path to PM post, Rick and I discuss breaking into product management and how Rick ended up working in an innovation lab at AARP.
Stephen Cognetta
Although product managers at consumer and enterprise companies have a title in common, the jobs themselves can vary drastically. So, how is product...
Rak Garg
Here's a breakdown of how to consider a career in product management versus software engineering.
Exponent Team
In this Path to PM post, SC and I discuss strategies for common PM interview questions, including how you would 10x growth at a company.
Stephen Cognetta
So, are you a software engineer interested in becoming a product manager? Here's a definitive guide for your approaches and a step-by-step playbook...
Rak Garg
In this live mock product management interview, Stephen asks Muhammad why his favorite product is the iPhone, and what he would do to improve it.
Stephen Cognetta
Are you deciding between Associate Product Manager (APM) offers? Read this article on how to go about starting your product management (PM) career.
Rak Garg
In this Path to PM blog post, Hamsa and Stephen discuss how to prepare and ace the undergraduate associate product management interview.
Stephen Cognetta
In this post, Sachin Rekhi, founder and CEO of collaborative notes app Notejoy, gives a masterclass on answering the most commonly encountered inte...
Stephen Cognetta
Sachin Rekhi is the founder and CEO of Notejoy, and a prolific blogger on product management. In this Path to PM post, Sachin and I discuss five pr...
Stephen Cognetta
PM roles vary a lot. But, what are the main skills every product manager must know? Beyond a few core competencies, most PM roles require a highly ...
Andrew Jones
In this Path to PM post, Saeed shares his advice if he were applying for product management careers all over again, and why great product leadershi...
Stephen Cognetta
Breaking into product management straight out of college is challenging. Here’s my guide on how to best position yourself for a product management ...
Sushanth Raman
Suzanne Abate is the co-founder of The Development Factory and online PM community, 100 Product Managers. In this Path to PM blog post, Suzanne and...
Stephen Cognetta
After reviewing thousands of resumes at PMLesson, we've compiled a definitive checklist for what the best of them have in common. Run through this ...
Stephen Cognetta
The key elements of product sense are empathy, domain knowledge, and creativity. Shreyas Doshi, product lead at Stripe, and I discuss how to improv...
Stephen Cognetta
Shreyas Doshi is a product lead at Stripe. In this Path to PM post, we discuss switching product management careers and Shreyas's 10-30-50 product ...
Stephen Cognetta
Sanaz Alexander is a product manager at the Disney ABC Television Group Software Solutions team based in Burbank, CA. In this Path to PM blog post,...
Stephen Cognetta
Todd Olson is the CEO and co-founder of Pendo. In this Path to PM post, we discuss the importance of connecting with a product's users and the toug...
Stephen Cognetta
Effective discussion of tradeoffs can make or break your PM interview. Here are some helpful tips on how to bring up tradeoffs in your upcoming int...
Sushanth Raman
Here's a copy of my resume when I was accepted to the Google Associate Product Management (APM) program. This resume should be used as a sample res...
Stephen Cognetta
Daniel Elizade teaches Internet of Things product management at Stanford University, and works as an Internet-of-Things PM Coach full-time. In this...
Stephen Cognetta
Emma Yee is a current Senior Data Product Manager at GoodRx, after starting her career as an analyst for five years. In this Path to PM blog post, ...
Stephen Cognetta
In this article, we analyze how Chase Bank should redesign its travel dropdown.
Stephen Cognetta
Path to PM is a series of interviews with product leaders about breaking into product management. In this session, we interview Raphael Korach, fou...
Stephen Cognetta
Path to PM is a series of interviews with product leaders about breaking into product management. In this session, we interview Jim Semick, co-foun...
Stephen Cognetta
Path to PM is a series of interviews with product leaders about breaking into product management. In this session, we interview Ryan Hill, founder ...
Stephen Cognetta
At PMLesson, we're dedicated to providing a wealth of information helping aspiring product managers land their dream job. Introducing: PMLesson's B...
Stephen Cognetta