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LinkedIn·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

Senior
Jul 2026

Summary

LinkedIn PM interview, one product strategy question about growing their subscription business. Pretty open-ended, no obvious right answer, which I found both freeing and kind of stressful.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

What features would you build to grow LinkedIn Premium subscriptions?

Product StrategyPricing & MonetizationProduct Sense & Ideation
Author's notes

I went straight to job seekers because that felt like the obvious Premium audience, but halfway through I realized I was basically just describing features that already exist.

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Suggested Approach

Start by segmenting LinkedIn's user base and identifying the core value propositions of Premium for each segment, then prioritize features that address high-impact user needs and align with LinkedIn's strategic goals. Focus on features that create clear, measurable value for both users and LinkedIn's business model, and consider how to drive adoption and retention.

Pro tip: Anchor your answer in LinkedIn's unique data and network effects—features that leverage the Economic Graph or enhance the value of a user's professional network are more defensible and scalable than generic productivity tools.

1. Understand Premium's Value Proposition and User Segments

Identify the key user segments (e.g., job seekers, sales professionals, recruiters, executives) and the specific pain points Premium solves for each. Clarify how Premium currently differentiates from free LinkedIn.

2. Identify High-Impact Opportunities

Brainstorm features that address unmet needs or enhance existing Premium benefits, such as advanced analytics, personalized insights, or exclusive networking opportunities. Prioritize based on potential impact on conversion, retention, and revenue.

3. Evaluate Feasibility and Strategic Fit

Assess each feature's technical feasibility, alignment with LinkedIn's strengths (e.g., data, network), and potential to drive subscription growth. Consider dependencies and risks.

4. Define Success Metrics and Go-to-Market

Outline how you would measure success (e.g., conversion rate, retention, engagement) and how you would position and promote the feature to target users. Consider pricing and packaging implications.

5. Prioritize and Recommend a Roadmap

Select the top 1-2 features to focus on, explaining your rationale and how they fit into a phased roadmap. Be prepared to discuss trade-offs and potential iterations.

Key Points to Mention

  • Leveraging LinkedIn's unique data (Economic Graph, network insights) to create differentiated features
  • Addressing specific pain points for key segments (e.g., job seekers: interview prep, salary insights; sales: lead recommendations, CRM integration)
  • Enhancing the value of Premium through exclusive access or advanced analytics
  • Driving conversion from free to Premium by offering limited-time trials or freemium hooks
  • Increasing retention through features that become more valuable over time (e.g., personalized career coaching)
  • Aligning features with LinkedIn's overall mission and monetization strategy

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