Behavioral question
Tell me about a time you received a constructive feedback from your Manager
- PayPal
- Amazon
- Salesforce
- Behavioral
- Easy
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What this question tests
Coachability and how the candidate genuinely responds to and applies critical feedback.
How to approach it
- Describe the specific feedback received, naming the actual behavior the manager pointed out.
- Explain your initial reaction honestly, including any discomfort, rather than pretending it was instantly welcomed.
- Describe the concrete action taken to address the feedback, not just a mindset shift.
- Give a specific example of the changed behavior showing up in later work.
- State how you confirmed the feedback had been addressed, such as a follow-up conversation with the manager.
What a strong answer includes
- Names the specific feedback and behavior, like being too detail focused in stakeholder updates, not a vague 'communication'.
- Admits genuine initial discomfort before describing the change, showing authenticity rather than a too-perfect story.
- Describes one concrete changed behavior with an example from later work, proving real application.
- Mentions closing the loop with the manager, showing accountability beyond just self-improvement.
Common mistakes
- Picking a humble-brag weakness disguised as feedback, like being told to slow down because of being too good.
- Describing feedback with no concrete follow-up action shown.
Likely follow-up questions
- How did your manager notice the change afterward?
- What feedback do you still find hardest to hear?
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Chapters of the AI PM course that teach what this question tests.
- Chapter 13: Lead the room: staff moves, forward-deployed PM, and the portfolio
- Chapter 14: Get the job: the AI PM interview loop