Why are you interested in a PM role at Facebook?

This question seeks to test your understanding and appreciation of the role you've applied for, and to know whether you understand Facebook's business model and culture. Here, the interviewer is looking to see if you have done your homework about the role and the company, and that the position aligns with your career goals. Your answer should be a blend of why you find Facebook appealing, and why the role is in line with your career path. Key points to address in your response may include: demonstrating your understanding of the company's products and services, highlighting how your skills and experience align to the role, and outlining how working at Facebook would fit into your long-term career aspirations.

I'm interested in a PM role at Facebook primarily because of the scope and impact of the products you construct. I have always been impressed by how Facebook enables more than 2.5 billion people to connect with others, share their stories, and grow their companies. This tells me that the work I will be engaged in will reach a considerable and diverse audience. In addition, I appreciate Facebook's culture of speed, high-impact decision making and prioritized focus on social value, which I believe aligns well with my skillset as a strategic and agile thinker. Finally, the fact that Facebook invests heavily in the learning and development of its people shows that I can grow my career here, so it feels like the perfect synergy between what I can bring to Facebook and what Facebook can offer me.

With my background in product management, I've been following Facebook’s innovative products and strategies for years now. What interests me the most about the PM role at Facebook is the opportunity to work on initiatives that are disrupting the technology and digital industry. I believe the blend of learning, problem-solving, creativity and leadership that the role requires describes my strengths perfectly. Additionally, Facebook’s open and inclusive company culture is appealing to me. It’s important to me to be a part of an environment that encourages innovation and growth and I see Facebook as a platform that not only promotes this but implements it."