Mastering the Product Management Case Study Interview

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down how to approach the product management case study interview — and walk in ready to impress.

You’ll learn:

• How to structure your thinking with proven frameworks like STAR and popular PM mental models
• Ways to demonstrate leadership, empathy, and business impact under time pressure
• Tips for tackling ambiguous prompts, making trade-offs, and showing clear reasoning
• How to use data, competitive analysis, and storytelling to stand out from other candidates

If you’ve got a PM interview on the horizon — or just want to sharpen your problem-solving skills — this episode gives you the strategies to navigate the case study with confidence and clarity.