FreshBooks 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 FreshBooks.
FreshBooks
Product Manager
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
It was a pretty standard process - first a call with HR, then I talked to the hiring manager. After that, I had a week to work on a case study, which I then presented to the manager and some of my potential coworkers. The last step was a meeting with the SVP. HR was in touch throughout to keep me updated on my progress.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share an example of a challenging situation you managed?
- What are your core personal values?
- What motivates you to join our team?
FreshBooks
Product Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation
The whole thing was super streamlined and really well put together. It only took 14days from the first recruiter call all the way to the offer, which was pretty surprising and a nice change of pace. First, there was a recruiter call. Then, a 1-hour call with the hiring manager. After that, a 1-hour panel call with folks from design, engineering, and product. Next up was a 1-hour session where I had to figure out a problem and present a solution to the senior product team. Finally, they extended an offer.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you walk me through your previous projects and experiences?
- In your opinion, what qualities define a great product manager?
- What are the key components of a high-performing product organization?
FreshBooks
Product Manager
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The recruiter was super informal, both before and during the initial video call. No email confirmation for the appointment, and then he messaged me saying I missed it. I pointed out he hadn't confirmed it, but we rescheduled. He then claimed he did confirm, even though I never got an email (checked spam, he'd emailed me before). The interview itself lacked structure. He seemed very technical, but didn't really probe into all the skills needed for a PM, and the role wasn't that technical to begin with.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you discuss your technical background?
- Can you discuss your background?
- What were your responsibilities and duties?
FreshBooks Product Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from FreshBooks interview reports.
“What was your Halloween costume last year?”
Read reports →“How would you suggest a doctor's clinic fix customer complaints about long wait times, if you were consulting for them?”
Read reports →“What are the key components of a high-performing product organization?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what trust signifies to you?”
Read reports →“Can you describe the Product Manager role?”
Read report →“In your opinion, what qualities define a great product manager?”
Read report →“What steps would you take to ensure the success of a product once it's delivered?”
Read report →“What are your core personal values?”
Read report →“Which company values do you disagree with?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 FreshBooks interview reports.