Clipboard Product Manager Interview Questions
& Process

After applying, I got an email asking for a test assignment. It's not a quick task, they wanted me to dig into their past 9 months of data to find "signals". The data was in a Google Sheet with over 250,000 lines, making it tough to handle in Excel. The task itself isn't extremely difficult if you have data analysis experience and understand marketplace metrics. However, it would likely take 3-4 full days. After submitting the assignment (which felt like free work without knowing about the company or compensation), I had a call with a PM. We discussed my work, and I had to explain my conclusions. They also spent about 10 minutes giving basic info about the job. The interviewer, a PM with only 1.5 years of experience and their first job, was interviewing Senior PMs and wasn't very friendly. Honestly, I don't think the time spent is worth it, and I wouldn't recommend doing the test task. Red flags to consider: the job posting is always active, suggesting they're always hiring, possibly due to high turnover (LinkedIn shows 1.8 years, but I heard most PMs leave in under a year). They require a time-consuming test task before even reviewing your CV or talking to you. While I'm not against test tasks, this early stage seems unfair, possibly filtering for candidates willing to work for free due to desperation. They also don't disclose pay, expecting you to dedicate weekends without knowing compensation. A former employee mentioned crazy work hours (past midnight) and the need to handle Figma designs and planning independently, effectively doing three roles. While the pay was reportedly good and the people smart, it's questionable if it compensates for the demanding workload.

The interview process was pretty good overall. They were upfront about the steps from the beginning. First, you'll do a case study that you have to submit to the recruiter. If you pass that, they'll schedule an interview to present your solution. During that interview, they'll ask you about different scenarios concerning your solution and how you'd make it better.

I applied for a job and went through the initial steps, which included a case study. I liked that the case study was closely related to the challenges the company faces and found it engaging. The instructions were clear, and they emphasized the importance of sharing your thought process along with the final results, which I thought was great. However, after submitting my case study, I didn't receive any acknowledgment or feedback, even though the company mentioned they would respond within five business days. It's been well beyond that timeframe, and there's been no communication. While I understand recruitment processes can take time, not hearing back after putting in significant effort for the case study was disappointing.