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Kathrina Mariel Pelaez

Content Writer

Before joining IGotAnOffer, Mariel worked with B2B and B2C digital marketing agencies, creating content for clients across various industries, and continues to freelance on the side. As part of the team, she writes interview prep guides and resources to help candidates navigate the hiring process at top tech companies. Outside work, she enjoys running with her pup Millie, traveling, and listening to true crime podcasts.

Latest articles by Kathrina Mariel Pelaez:

Two product managers brainstorming with sticky notes on a glass wall during a planning session

Product managementSep 25, 2025

STAR method for Product Manager Interviews (why it’s NOT the best)

Is the STAR method really the best way to answer product manager interview questions? Learn why it falls short, how IGotAnOffer’s SPSIL method is a better alternative, and get tips for answering STAR-type questions from expert PM coaches.

Woman in office having a video call with a colleague, discussing work while seated at a desk with a computer, keyboard, and plants

Product managementSep 18, 2025

8 Most-Asked Product Manager Behavioral Interview Questions (examples, answers, how to prepare)

The 8 common behavioral questions that you need to prepare for to pass your product manager interviews, complete with detailed tips and example answers. Plus more behavioral questions from PM interviews at Google, Meta, Amazon, Netflix, etc.

Young woman wearing headphones smiling while working on a laptop in a kitchen setting, with a cup and notebook on the table

CoachingSep 02, 2025

23 Best Online Coaching Platforms 2025 (by price, industry, etc.)

Learn all about online coaching: how it can help you address professional challenges, how much it generally costs, and the best online interview coaching platforms to consider based on your goals, budget, and preferences.

Young woman wearing headphones taking online notes while participating in a video call on her laptop

ConsultingAug 20, 2025

9 Best Sites to Practice Case Interviews (2025)

Learn all about case interview coaching: how it can address particular professional challenges, how much it generally costs, and the best sites to practice case interviews based on your needs, budget, and preferences.

Man having a video call with a woman on a laptop while sitting at a wooden desk with plants in the background

Software engineeringAug 11, 2025

Meta Team Matching (process, timeline, questions to ask)

Everything you need to know about Meta’s team matching process. Includes the process, answers to common questions, and insider tips from a Meta expert to increase your chances of landing a match.

Person holding a smartphone with the TikTok app open, sitting next to another person on a wooden table background

DataJul 30, 2025

TikTok Data Scientist Interview (questions, process, prep)

Complete guide to TikTok data scientist interviews. Learn more about the role, the interview process, practice with example questions, and get all the interviewing and prep tips you'll need.

landing page of wall street prep

CoachingJul 22, 2025

Wall Street Prep: Our take (review, pricing, alternatives)

A review of Wall Street Prep and its services, plus a shortlist of the best free and paid alternatives, fully categorized. Includes reviews on IGotAnOffer, Corporate Finance Institute, Financial Edge, and other good Wall Street Prep alternatives. Plus info on Wall Street Prep pricing.

Woman writing feedback-related notes on a whiteboard during a brainstorming session

Software engineeringJul 07, 2025

Google L4 Interview Guide (questions, process, prep)

Complete guide to Google L4 interviews for software engineer candidates and other roles. Includes a breakdown of the L4 interview process and question categories, as well as a preparation plan.