For Business Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Amazon with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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The selection process includes three stages: first, resume shortlisting based on qualifications and experience. Next is a technical round assessing skills in SQL, Python, and Power BI. Finally, candidates face an HR round to evaluate communication, cultural fit, and overall personality. Each stage is designed to identify the best fit for the role both technically and interpersonally.
Well structured interview with multiple steps, inlcuing both technical and personal steps. Technical interview was inlcuding excel usage with most common formulas was relatively easy if you know excel. However personal interviews were very open and can be complex
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of a moment that you over exceeded the expectations
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Oct 2024
Interview
The first round was a SQL assessment on hacker rank platform lasting approximately 2 hours. It included 19 multiple-choice questions and 4 SQL query-writing tasks, ranging from basic to advanced difficulty.
The next step was a phone interview that focused equally on SQL skills and behavioral questions aligned with Amazon’s Leadership Principles.
The final stage was a loop interview consisting of 5 back-to-back sessions with the hiring manager and various team members, covering both technical and leadership-focused topics.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you came up with an innovative solution to a problem.
Describe a time when a customer asked you for one thing, but you knew that they needed something else