The Product Manager’s Mission Statement

The Product Manager’s mission in Taboola is to deliver successful products at scale that provide business impact in alignment with the company’s strategy.

Taboola Product Managers have full autonomy and Independence to pioneer their own product, exploring uncharted product territory, paving the way for new product innovation and scaling their product and features alongside a team of talented and motivated product professionals.

Delivery

without delivering products nothing else will materialize. Market research, building roadmaps, designing, running betas - are all means to an end. The PM’s role is to deliver features and products to the field.

Successful Products

Just delivering products is not enough - we want them to create tangible (and preferably measurable) value to customers as well as relevant stakeholders

At Scale

Once the product creates value, we want that value to impact as many customers as possible. The PM should focus on products that move the needle and provide the tools so that they are sold and implemented at scale.

Business Impact

Value in itself is also not enough. Taboola is a ‘for-profit’ organization and our products and features should be aligned to our strategy for growth.

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Taboola Product Management Values

We are obsessed with creating value for customers

We see everyone as our customer. We are passionate about…

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We have a sense of ownership, end-to-end

We are accountable and responsible. We see tasks through to…

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We practice inclusive leadership

We understand the value of trust and having everyone on…

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We are results and data driven

We fail fast, iterate as needed, define clear success criteria…

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We have strong opinions, loosely held

We welcome feedback, admit mistakes happily, and adapt quickly based…

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We are professionally curious

We are naturally curious. We ask questions and don't take…

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We Think big

We see the big picture, are not afraid of big…

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We are fighters

We’re mission driven, self motivated, know that successful products are…

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We are obsessed with creating value for customers

We see everyone as our customer. We are passionate about creating…

More »

We have a sense of ownership, end-to-end

We are accountable and responsible. We see tasks through to successful…

More »

We practice inclusive leadership

We understand the value of trust and having everyone on board.…

More »

We are results and data driven

We fail fast, iterate as needed, define clear success criteria and…

More »

We have strong opinions, loosely held

We welcome feedback, admit mistakes happily, and adapt quickly based on…

More »

We are professionally curious

We are naturally curious. We ask questions and don't take things…

More »

We Think big

We see the big picture, are not afraid of big challenges…

More »

We are fighters

We’re mission driven, self motivated, know that successful products are not…

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The Interview Stages

Although there are many stages in the Product Management Interview Process, it usually only takes a couple of weeks to complete the entire process.

1

Hiring Manager Interview

In this interview you will meet the Hiring Manager (sometimes this can take more than…

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Interview 60-75m
2

Onsite Test and Test Review

In this stage you’ll meet the Hiring Manager again and cross interface/s you’ll work with…

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Test 3 Hours
3

Executive Interview

In this interview you’ll meet with vp product management of the specific group you’re interviewing…

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Interview 60m
4

HR Interview

In this interview you will meet with a Product Talent Acquisition Partner. The purpose of…

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Interview 60m
5

VP Interview

In this interview you will meet with our Taboola VP Product Management. The purpose of…

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Interview 90m
6

CTO Interview

In this interview you will meet our CTO. In this interview the CTO will want…

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Interview 60m

Hiring Manager Interview

In this interview you will meet the Hiring Manager (sometimes this can take more than…

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Interview 60-75m
1

Onsite Test and Test Review

In this stage you’ll meet the Hiring Manager again and cross interface/s you’ll work with…

More »
Test 3 Hours
2

Executive Interview

In this interview you’ll meet with vp product management of the specific group you’re interviewing…

More »
Interview 60m
3

HR Interview

In this interview you will meet with a Product Talent Acquisition Partner. The purpose of…

More »
Interview 60m
4

VP Interview

In this interview you will meet with our Taboola VP Product Management. The purpose of…

More »
Interview 90m
5

CTO Interview

In this interview you will meet our CTO. In this interview the CTO will want…

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Interview 60m
6

Our Top Interview Tips

1

Talk through your reasoning. It helps the interviewer learn about your problem solving skills.

2

We know that you've worked on some exciting products in your past - that's why you're interviewing! The goal of the interview is to test your ability to think and not to hear an unabridged version of your CV.

3

Be prepared with examples of your work. During the interview, you will likely be asked about things that you’ve done in product management in the past, like features or products that you handle E2E from ideation to launch.

Our Top Interview Tips

4

Be prepared with examples of your work. During the interview, you will likely be asked about things that you’ve done as a Product Manager, like features or products that you handled end-to-end from ideation to launch.

5

You’ll most likely have some time at the end of the interview for questions for your interviewer, so prep questions for us in advance.

6

Treat the interview as a mutual process – the interview is a conversation. Be sure to ask for clarification and make sure you drive towards good solutions.

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Be transparent about your successes and failures.

8

Focused on teamwork, proactivity and ownership skills.

9

Clarify your "selling points" and the reasons you want to become a Taboola Product Manager.

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10

Research the industry and company. Read about Taboola, the role and demonstrate motivation to work with us.

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Be concise and structured.

12

Use frameworks for your discussion. Avoid “trains of thought” or intuitive answers (the path you take matters more than the final answer). Use the whiteboard to help! If the interview is over video conference, use whatever substitute - pen & paper, shared screen, etc.

Materials to Help You Prepare

Do your homework on Taboola – familiarize yourself with the different parts of the service.

If required, it’s recommended to read the
“How to Crack the PM Interview”

How to Successfully Interview
from Home

1

Find a quiet, private space with good lighting, free from potential interruptions.

2

Set the scene. Your room should give a professional feeling that isn’t distracting.

3

Switch off alerts and chats during the interview and put a note on your door saying you’re not available.

4

Ensure your internet connection is stable, check that your computer audio and webcam are working.

5

Close any unnecessary web browser tabs and applications.

6

Ask questions specific to remote work.