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Updated 26 Nov 2024

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1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. CV overview with the product lead and a PM
Round 2 - Case Study 

You are the PM at swiggy. How would you estimate impact of save for later feature?
How would you prioritise among 3 features?

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General discussion with CEO

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL joins exercise
  • Q2. Situation-based case questions related to Product journey
  • Q3. Resume based Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice everything on resume
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About experience, certifications, and hard skills and soft skills.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About experience, thought process, problem statements, and culture fitment

I applied via campus placement at Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad

Round 1 - Product Management 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What features will you add for WhatsApp and what features will you remove/improve in WhatsApp?
  • Ans. 

    I would add a feature for scheduling messages and improve the privacy settings while removing the 'forwarded' label.

    • Add a scheduling feature for messages to be sent at a later time

    • Improve privacy settings by allowing users to control who can add them to groups

    • Remove the 'forwarded' label to reduce the spread of misinformation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Guess estimate: How many people are there in ISB's cafeteria right now?
  • Ans. 

    It is not possible to accurately guess the number of people in ISB's cafeteria without available data.

    • Without available data, it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the cafeteria.

    • The number of people in the cafeteria can vary greatly depending on the time of day and other factors.

    • To provide an accurate estimate, data such as the cafeteria's capacity and current occupancy would be needed.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Behavioural questions like greatest failure, Why ISB? Why MakeMyTrip?
  • Q4. Questions regarding resume, past experience (Connect past experience with the role that's offered)
Round 2 - Product Management 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Design a business plan for RedBus if it wants to enter into Indonesian market (Market Sizing, 4Ps, Competition etc.)
  • Ans. 

    RedBus can enter Indonesian market by targeting the growing middle class and partnering with local bus operators.

    • Conduct market research to identify target audience and competition

    • Partner with local bus operators to expand network and gain local expertise

    • Offer competitive pricing and promotions to attract customers

    • Invest in marketing and advertising to increase brand awareness

    • Ensure seamless user experience through web...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. In a normal e-commerce user flow, how will you determine the points at which the drop-off rates are high and what to do about them? (Take any e-commerce website and walk through the steps. You can use A/...
  • Ans. 

    To determine high drop-off rates in e-commerce user flow, use analytics tools and A/B testing to identify and fix issues.

    • Use analytics tools like Google Analytics to track user behavior and identify points of drop-off

    • Conduct A/B testing to experiment with different solutions and determine which is most effective

    • Address issues such as slow page load times, confusing navigation, and lack of trust signals

    • Offer incentives ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Design UX to promote a new feature in MakeMyTrip. Where do you want to put the feature, and why? (Data-driven UX. Identify where most clicks/heat map is happening and use A/B Testing)
  • Q4. Design a digital video streaming service. GTM and Monetization as well.
  • Ans. 

    A digital video streaming service with GTM and monetization.

    • Develop a user-friendly platform with a wide range of video content.

    • Implement a robust content delivery network (CDN) for seamless streaming.

    • Offer personalized recommendations based on user preferences and viewing history.

    • Integrate social sharing features to enhance user engagement.

    • Implement a subscription-based model with tiered pricing options.

    • Leverage targe...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Questions regarding resume, past work experience.
Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Develop a 5-year strategy for MakeMyTrip.
  • Ans. 

    Develop a 5-year strategy for MakeMyTrip.

    • Expand into new markets and increase customer base

    • Invest in technology to improve user experience and streamline operations

    • Offer personalized travel packages and loyalty programs

    • Partner with airlines and hotels to offer exclusive deals

    • Focus on sustainability and responsible tourism

    • Explore opportunities in emerging technologies like AI and blockchain

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How am I a good fit for MakeMyTrip
  • Q3. Future goals, long term and short term. How does MakeMyTrip feature in them?
  • Q4. Behavioural questions like situation when I had to handle conflict between my manager and my team, situation when I had to go against my manager's requests etc.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About experience, certifications, and hard skills and soft skills.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About experience, thought process, problem statements, and culture fitment

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

Round 1 - Case Study 

Tell me something about yourself.

Share your work experience.

Suppose you need to implement Uber Surge. How would you go about it?

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Why did you choose MBA?
  • Q2. What is your favorite website and why?
  • Q3. Do you know something about google ad-words?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, Google AdWords is an online advertising platform developed by Google.

    • Google AdWords allows businesses to create and display ads on Google's search engine results pages and other websites.

    • It works on a pay-per-click model, where advertisers bid on keywords and pay for each click on their ads.

    • AdWords also offers various targeting options, such as location, language, device, and audience demographics.

    • It has now been ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is Google's revenue model?
  • Ans. 

    Google's revenue model is primarily based on advertising through its search engine and other platforms.

    • Google earns revenue through its AdWords program, where advertisers bid on keywords to display their ads in search results and other Google platforms.

    • Google also earns revenue through its AdSense program, where website owners can display Google ads on their sites and earn a share of the revenue.

    • Other sources of revenu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How is Uber pool beneficial?
  • Ans. 

    Uber pool is beneficial as it reduces traffic congestion, lowers transportation costs, and promotes social interaction.

    • Reduces traffic congestion by allowing multiple passengers to share a ride

    • Lowers transportation costs for passengers as they split the fare

    • Promotes social interaction by bringing people together who may not have otherwise met

    • Increases efficiency by reducing the number of cars on the road

    • Helps to reduce...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. When would Uber pool fail?
  • Ans. 

    Uber pool would fail if the demand for shared rides decreases or if the cost of providing the service becomes too high.

    • Decrease in demand for shared rides

    • Increase in cost of providing the service

    • Competition from other ride-sharing services

    • Regulatory changes affecting ride-sharing services

    • Safety concerns or incidents

    • Technological disruptions affecting the ride-sharing industry

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How would you get the work done from a team not in your jurisdiction?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - • Go through job descriptions on the Portal
• Prepare CV thoroughly
• They are not looking for correct answers, they only see your approach to the solution, so try to be structured.
• Be very confident with the CV, was grilled on my 1st worked point for a good 7-10 mins.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Design a refrigerator for a Blind person.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How will you increase the revenue of Netflix by 10x.
  • Ans. 

    To increase Netflix's revenue by 10x, we can focus on expanding the subscriber base, increasing subscription prices, and diversifying revenue streams.

    • Expand the subscriber base by targeting new markets and demographics

    • Increase subscription prices for premium features or exclusive content

    • Diversify revenue streams through partnerships, merchandise sales, or live events

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read product management basics and prepare well for product management cases.
Structure the thoughts, and do not think of the final solution.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I was interviewed before Sep 2022.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design an app similar to Uber but for Kids.
  • Ans. 

    An app similar to Uber for kids, providing safe and reliable transportation services for children.

    • Parents can schedule rides for their children through the app

    • Drivers are thoroughly vetted and background checked for safety

    • Real-time tracking and notifications for parents to monitor their child's journey

    • Option for parents to set restrictions on drop-off locations and who can pick up the child

    • Emergency contact feature for...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How will you measure the success of Google Pay?
  • Ans. 

    The success of Google Pay can be measured through user adoption rates, transaction volume, customer satisfaction, and revenue generated.

    • User adoption rates: Tracking the number of users who have downloaded and actively use the Google Pay app.

    • Transaction volume: Monitoring the total value and frequency of transactions processed through Google Pay.

    • Customer satisfaction: Conducting surveys or analyzing feedback to gauge u...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via campus placement at Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad

Round 1 - Product Management 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What features will you add for WhatsApp and what features will you remove/improve in WhatsApp?
  • Ans. 

    I would add a feature for scheduling messages and improve the privacy settings while removing the 'forwarded' label.

    • Add a scheduling feature for messages to be sent at a later time

    • Improve privacy settings by allowing users to control who can add them to groups

    • Remove the 'forwarded' label to reduce the spread of misinformation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Guess estimate: How many people are there in ISB's cafeteria right now?
  • Ans. 

    It is not possible to accurately guess the number of people in ISB's cafeteria without available data.

    • Without available data, it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the cafeteria.

    • The number of people in the cafeteria can vary greatly depending on the time of day and other factors.

    • To provide an accurate estimate, data such as the cafeteria's capacity and current occupancy would be needed.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Behavioural questions like greatest failure, Why ISB? Why MakeMyTrip?
  • Q4. Questions regarding resume, past experience (Connect past experience with the role that's offered)
Round 2 - Product Management 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Design a business plan for RedBus if it wants to enter into Indonesian market (Market Sizing, 4Ps, Competition etc.)
  • Ans. 

    RedBus can enter Indonesian market by targeting the growing middle class and partnering with local bus operators.

    • Conduct market research to identify target audience and competition

    • Partner with local bus operators to expand network and gain local expertise

    • Offer competitive pricing and promotions to attract customers

    • Invest in marketing and advertising to increase brand awareness

    • Ensure seamless user experience through web...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. In a normal e-commerce user flow, how will you determine the points at which the drop-off rates are high and what to do about them? (Take any e-commerce website and walk through the steps. You can use A/...
  • Ans. 

    To determine high drop-off rates in e-commerce user flow, use analytics tools and A/B testing to identify and fix issues.

    • Use analytics tools like Google Analytics to track user behavior and identify points of drop-off

    • Conduct A/B testing to experiment with different solutions and determine which is most effective

    • Address issues such as slow page load times, confusing navigation, and lack of trust signals

    • Offer incentives ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Design UX to promote a new feature in MakeMyTrip. Where do you want to put the feature, and why? (Data-driven UX. Identify where most clicks/heat map is happening and use A/B Testing)
  • Q4. Design a digital video streaming service. GTM and Monetization as well.
  • Ans. 

    A digital video streaming service with GTM and monetization.

    • Develop a user-friendly platform with a wide range of video content.

    • Implement a robust content delivery network (CDN) for seamless streaming.

    • Offer personalized recommendations based on user preferences and viewing history.

    • Integrate social sharing features to enhance user engagement.

    • Implement a subscription-based model with tiered pricing options.

    • Leverage targe...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Questions regarding resume, past work experience.
Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Develop a 5-year strategy for MakeMyTrip.
  • Ans. 

    Develop a 5-year strategy for MakeMyTrip.

    • Expand into new markets and increase customer base

    • Invest in technology to improve user experience and streamline operations

    • Offer personalized travel packages and loyalty programs

    • Partner with airlines and hotels to offer exclusive deals

    • Focus on sustainability and responsible tourism

    • Explore opportunities in emerging technologies like AI and blockchain

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How am I a good fit for MakeMyTrip
  • Q3. Future goals, long term and short term. How does MakeMyTrip feature in them?
  • Q4. Behavioural questions like situation when I had to handle conflict between my manager and my team, situation when I had to go against my manager's requests etc.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

Round 1 - Case Study 

Tell me something about yourself.

Share your work experience.

Suppose you need to implement Uber Surge. How would you go about it?

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Why did you choose MBA?
  • Q2. What is your favorite website and why?
  • Q3. Do you know something about google ad-words?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, Google AdWords is an online advertising platform developed by Google.

    • Google AdWords allows businesses to create and display ads on Google's search engine results pages and other websites.

    • It works on a pay-per-click model, where advertisers bid on keywords and pay for each click on their ads.

    • AdWords also offers various targeting options, such as location, language, device, and audience demographics.

    • It has now been ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is Google's revenue model?
  • Ans. 

    Google's revenue model is primarily based on advertising through its search engine and other platforms.

    • Google earns revenue through its AdWords program, where advertisers bid on keywords to display their ads in search results and other Google platforms.

    • Google also earns revenue through its AdSense program, where website owners can display Google ads on their sites and earn a share of the revenue.

    • Other sources of revenu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How is Uber pool beneficial?
  • Ans. 

    Uber pool is beneficial as it reduces traffic congestion, lowers transportation costs, and promotes social interaction.

    • Reduces traffic congestion by allowing multiple passengers to share a ride

    • Lowers transportation costs for passengers as they split the fare

    • Promotes social interaction by bringing people together who may not have otherwise met

    • Increases efficiency by reducing the number of cars on the road

    • Helps to reduce...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. When would Uber pool fail?
  • Ans. 

    Uber pool would fail if the demand for shared rides decreases or if the cost of providing the service becomes too high.

    • Decrease in demand for shared rides

    • Increase in cost of providing the service

    • Competition from other ride-sharing services

    • Regulatory changes affecting ride-sharing services

    • Safety concerns or incidents

    • Technological disruptions affecting the ride-sharing industry

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How would you get the work done from a team not in your jurisdiction?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - • Go through job descriptions on the Portal
• Prepare CV thoroughly
• They are not looking for correct answers, they only see your approach to the solution, so try to be structured.
• Be very confident with the CV, was grilled on my 1st worked point for a good 7-10 mins.

Headout Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Headout Product Manager interview?
Headout interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Headout interview process are One-on-one Round and Case Study.
How to prepare for Headout Product Manager interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Headout. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Headout expect are B2B, Customer Experience, HP Data Protector, Interpersonal Skills and Logistics.

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