Behavioral PM Onsite: Global Mindset, Project Selection, and Motivation
Context and Assumptions
You are interviewing for a Product Manager role on a global short‑video/social platform. Assume you have lived and/or studied in both the United States and China, and you are being evaluated on cross‑cultural product thinking, decision criteria, and commitment to mobility.
Questions
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Cross-Cultural Insights → Product Implications
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What meaningful differences have you observed between living/studying in the United States and China?
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How could those insights translate into specific product decisions for TikTok’s global audience?
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Internship/Project Selection Criteria
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What criteria do you use to select an internship or project, and how do you prioritize trade‑offs?
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Motivation and Mobility
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Why are you interested in ByteDance/TikTok?
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How committed are you to relocating or working in Beijing?