Zapier Product Manager Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Zapier
Product Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation Panel Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a really good interview process. The recruiter was super clear and kept me updated, which was great. First, there was a recruiter screen where they asked team/role specific questions, like how I'd talk to a designer. It was more detailed than usual, so be ready. Then, I met with the hiring manager for an hour to dive deep into my experience, skills, and strengths. After that, I had to do a presentation. I was given a project I'd led that was relevant to the job and had to present it to a panel of product folks. I prepped about 30 minutes of content and led them through a deliverable. They asked questions during the presentation, which lasted about 75 minutes, and I had 15 minutes at the end for my questions. I spent about 5-6 hours getting this presentation ready. Finally, there was what I think was a values interview, a 1-hour chat with a Product leader about handling conflict, prioritizing, and convincing others. It touched on their company values.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How do you approach communication with design and engineering teams?
- Can you share an instance where you had a disagreement with someone?
- Describe a situation where you were able to successfully persuade someone to your point of view.
Zapier
Product Manager
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Take home
Interview formats
Other
When applying to Zapier, they ask you to send in written answers to some questions with your application. They then choose a few people to interview from those who applied. I did the written part twice, spending about 3-4 hours on each application where I researched my answers, wrote them, and edited them before sending. Both times, I didn't get picked. I'm not going to waste my time sending answers for a third job!
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Imagine the CEO of an aircraft company has agreed to an interview. What five questions would you email them to ask about their use of Zapier?
- Please share an example of a case study you find to be well-executed. In a brief paragraph, explain your reasoning for choosing it.
- Describe a brand that excels at product marketing, providing a specific example of their work and explaining its effectiveness. Include a link or screenshot of the example.
Zapier
Product Manager
Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Panel Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
Zapier’s interview process for the Senior Product Manager, SEO role was thorough, with five distinct stages including a panel and a final interview with the CTO. The process was generally well-organized, and the VP of Product provided clear context about the role’s focus area. However, the final CTO interview felt misaligned—focused on deep technical SEO tactics that required internal knowledge I wasn’t privy to as a candidate. Overall, it was a thoughtful process, but the last stage could have been more grounded in the realities of an external candidate’s perspective.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your strategies for optimizing the App Store for search engines?
Zapier Product Manager Interview Questions
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“Create a draft for an onboarding email for new Zapier users, explaining Filters and their use in Zaps. The copy should be 100 words or less and include a recommended URL for users.”
Read reports →“What are your strategies for optimizing the App Store for search engines?”
Read reports →“Describe a brand that excels at product marketing, providing a specific example of their work and explaining its effectiveness. Include a link or screenshot of the example.”
Read reports →“Explain the SQL query you developed for the data analysis to an individual unfamiliar with SQL.”
Read reports →“Why are you interested in Zapier right now?”
Read report →“Imagine the CEO of an aircraft company has agreed to an interview. What five questions would you email them to ask about their use of Zapier?”
Read report →“Can you describe your strategy for product-led growth?”
Read report →“How do you communicate with engineers?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had a disagreement with someone?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 Zapier interview reports.