Skyscanner Product Manager Interview Questions
& Process

Started with a recruiter call to see if I was a good fit for the job and company. They asked general questions, but also really technical ones, which was weird because the recruiter wasn't in Product.

The whole thing felt messy and not really planned out. I first chatted with the recruiter, then had a call with the hiring manager. That call was mostly surface-level stuff, not much about product strategy or if I'd fit in, and it felt super rushed. The main event was a case study presentation. They gave me a kinda vague problem with hardly any background and very little time to get ready. They didn't really say what they were looking for, and I got basically no feedback. In the last round, I talked to some team members, but it was a really generic chat, felt like they were just ticking a box instead of trying to see how I actually work. What really bugged me was the lack of updates and transparency. I had to keep asking for info, and even then, they just sent a quick rejection with no helpful comments.

This interview process took 4 months from the initial contact. It's a long process, so patience is key if you're not looking for an immediate change. All interviews were relevant, and the interviewers were encouraging. There were 9 rounds of discussion plus 2 assignments, including video conferencing and an onsite interview in Edinburgh. Each interviewer assessed different skills: generic PM knowledge, problem-solving, presentation with a pre-assigned problem, depth of experience, and growth sensibilities. Culture fit is heavily emphasized, and they might reject candidates with strong technical skills but a poor cultural fit. They treat candidates respectfully throughout. The main drawback was the long gaps between interview rounds and the overall process duration, which could be improved. Despite this, I liked the company and would apply again if a suitable opportunity arises.