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PM Interview: "Describe a time you had to deliver under a tight deadline. How did you manage it?"

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🔎 What They're Testing

Tests time management, setting priorities, and managing stress/productivity tradeoffs.

📋 Rubric: What a Good Answer Covers

  • Describes high-pressure context
  • Explains triage/prioritization approach
  • Shows communication style with team
  • Talks about managing workload/personal stress

🧠 Key Insights

  • Clarity beats effort under pressure
  • Proactive comms reduce risk
  • Saying “no” is a key PM skill

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