During a 1 hr. interview for a Sr. PMM role, the hiring manager kept asking Qs about how would I solve this issue, what tools do I use, "what if" kind of Qs while she was diligently taking notes! I understand this sounds normal but I had this gut feeling that this doesnt sound like an interview for a role but more of a way to gather certain info!.. I didnt get the job & no feedback was shared & now the job is reposted again and again. Makes you wonder?!

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I understand how you must feel (and I’d offer feedback as much as possible), but I also want to present the other side— I’m super tactile and need that hand-mind connection to internalize info when I’m hiring, so I take detailed notes. It also helps when I have to communicate internally about candidates to either the C-Team or the people the position will be working with.

I hope with all my heart that it’s less benign than your gut check, but it does happen!

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Ive seen companies that sell tools to PM that use interviews to harvest customer lists! Its not a crazy idea. I can say, I was just offered a position after 4 interviews and an assignment where I "re-designed" their product website. I had the same concern you do, but it worked out.

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