Yahoo! PM interview

Apr 24, 2017 11 Comments

what should I expect? any good hints on how to prepare? what are some of the perks at Yahoo?

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  • Yahoo / Product
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    A disagree with @..., now is potentially a good time to join Yahoo, totally depending on what team you're joining; there's been a good deal of attrition and the bad publicity has made it harder to recruit leaving a lot of demand especially in product roles. Some teams are definitely disappearing post-merger, but there are clear winners that will be invested in heavily, notably the lifestyle brands like Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance. And honestly we're so hungry for talented PMs that even if you were on a team that ended up being wound down, you'd be snapped up by some other part of the company very quickly.
    Perks are pretty standard for Silicon Valley but you get your standard opulent free food, great culture that if anything is actually *too* laid back and nice, gym on campus and $$$ to reimburse your own fitness expenses. You also get a couple thousand dollars a year for training and conferences / self study. Also if you're a fan of purple, you'll get a ton of purple swag, all the time. PM me if you have any Qs.
    Apr 24, 2017 3
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    Genius

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    Genius
    Good Luck OP. Out of the thousands companies that are doing well, you thinking of joining Yahoo at this time? Umm, interesting . I honestly would rethink a million time before making such move, not a wise/smart move (with all due respect)
    Apr 25, 2017 1
    • Yahoo / Product
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      In 3 years I've doubled my total comp here at Yahoo. As people around me got bored and slacked off and left, I actually gave a shit, picked up the slack and it didn't go unnoticed. So could be a very lucrative move for OP depending on her personality and tolerance for a bit of chaos. If you're someone who needs stability and direction, maybe not the right time to join. Also in that case probably not the best fit for being a PM in general, lol. But if you're self directed and voluntarily take on new responsibilities, it's a great opportunity.
      Apr 25, 2017
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    Right know is not a good time to join Yahoo.
    Apr 24, 2017 0
  • Yahoo / Product
    oohy$

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    oohy$
    It's a good move if you can stop paying attention to the press. There's a ton of quality work to challenge yourself. Comp, benefits and perks are competitive. Company financials are solid. PMs have autonomy over the roadmap. Mobile and consumer product teams are highly motivated. All the best, OP.
    Apr 29, 2017 2
    • Yahoo
      Genius

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      Genius
      I feel sad seeing co-workers over exaggerating how good things are at Yahoo. It is very bad and dishonest. Be honest and realistic, you're making things look way better than they are. Don't forget we're going through acquisition and there is a lot of uncertainty about products, projects, future... OP make sure to think about entire situation and don't get fooled by few positive comments..
      Apr 29, 2017
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      oohy$

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      oohy$
      I do not see the uncertainty in mobile and consumer products. Ad tech (BR exchange and DSP) might not be the best place to be right now. Also, a change in control has the potential to create opportunities ..
      Apr 29, 2017
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    jyjh12

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    jyjh12
    Which team?
    Apr 24, 2017 0