Forward Product Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Forward.
Forward
Product Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Group Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation
So, the interview process was pretty straightforward. It started with a recruiter screening call. Then I had a second round with a Product Manager who's on the team. The final round was a bit more intense with four people from different teams, and it also included a general cultural or vibe check interview. I saw some negative reviews before mine, but honestly, my experience was good. The recruiters were super organized and made scheduling easy. Everyone I met was friendly and seemed really driven. I felt like I did really well in all my interviews, connecting my social impact and PM experience to the roles. So, I was kinda surprised I didn't get an offer. The feedback was basically that I didn't lack anything, which is confusing, but I guess it just wasn't the right fit for some reason. My main advice is to research the company well, show you've done that research, and be genuinely enthusiastic about their mission and work.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- How do you define impact and why is it important to you?
- Can you walk me through a case study or scenario?
- What are your thoughts on product metrics?
Forward
Product Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The recruiter from AngelList didn't do much other than schedule the first meeting with the Product team. The Forward PM will ask you to demo their current product in their 'storefront'. If this first meeting goes well, likely based on how excited you are about the product, you'll meet more Product team members. This first meeting is mostly a marketing tactic for the company to gain visibility and perhaps attract tech talent. Be ready to question their long-term viability, especially regarding their AI strategy, which is a common approach in the valley. The PM team members have backgrounds in some unsuccessful projects at Google X and Uber, so they value hearing about your 'lessons learned' experiences.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Which product are you most proud of having built?
- What is your perspective on how this company can sustain itself beyond its current AI initiatives?
- Can you share some stories about lessons learned from past projects that didn't succeed?
Forward
Product Manager
Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The scheduling was bad. I didn't know who I'd meet with, but it ended up being the hiring manager (a cofounder) not the recruiter. They talked way too much about themselves (25 min) and barely about me (5 min). It felt like they were lecturing me instead of having a conversation. Also, the role itself wasn't that appealing due to the return-to-office requirement in SF, which means either super expensive rent or a really long commute.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a project you're most proud of from your last job?
Forward Product Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Forward interview reports.
“Can you develop a speaker system for Sonos?”
Read reports →“What is your perspective on how this company can sustain itself beyond its current AI initiatives?”
Read reports →“How do you define impact and why is it important to you?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on product metrics?”
Read reports →“What technical cases were presented during the on-site?”
Read report →“Tell me about a product launch that didn't go as planned.”
Read report →“Which product are you most proud of having built?”
Read report →“Can you share some stories about lessons learned from past projects that didn't succeed?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had a disagreement with a colleague?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Forward interview reports.