I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon in Aug 2017
Interview
The hiring process was well worth the wait. I applied 7/24/2017. Went to my hiring event on 8/09/2017. I did a drug and background screen and took a picture for my badge. I also picked my shift. I got my results back 08/23/2017, which is understandable considering they are hiring extensively in large numbers right now. I am now pending my start date. I am so excited to be a new employee for Amazon!
No interview at all, you go into the hiring center, take your drug test, fill out some preliminary paperwork, verify the building and schedule you want, your start date and that's it.
Not too bad pretty easy and straightforward, simple question surrounding handling and moving. Make sure you know basic safety rules as they will ask you, for example how do you carry heavy items.
Apply online, go to the on-site office for oral drug swab and ID picture. Start date is assigned once background check comes back. The actual start date will depend on how fast the check comes back but isn't normally delayed.
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