Product Sense Interview Questions
6 questions focused on product design, improvement, and strategic thinking. Each with a structured approach and detailed sample answer.
General Framework for Product Sense Questions
This framework is a guide, not a script. The best answers feel natural and conversational while still being structured. Practice until the framework is invisible.
Product Sense Tips
Ask Before You Answer
Never start proposing features immediately. Ask 2-3 clarifying questions to show you think before you act. "Should I focus on user growth or monetization?" demonstrates strategic thinking.
Be Specific About Users
"Users" is too vague. "New users in their first week who came from social ads" is specific enough to design for. Pick a segment and commit to it.
Trade-offs Are Expected
There's no perfect solution. The interviewer wants to see that you understand the downsides of your proposal. "This approach means X, which has downside Y, but I think it's worth it because Z" shows mature thinking.
Practice Product Sense Out Loud
Product sense is a verbal exercise. Reading answers helps, but practicing your structured thinking out loud is what builds the muscle.