I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Mar 2014
Interview
phone screens followed by onsight. The interview process is well structured to select only the best. First there are 2 phone screens where they ask basic SQL, problem solving and analytical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q1. what is the most challenging analytical project you have ever completed in your life.
Interview focused on analytical thinking and case studies. Main focus was on the leadership principles. First interview was a phone interview that covered a few basic questions and SQL coding. The loop had 4 rounds.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the difference between inner and left join?
The interview process was smooth and conversational. The interviewer was calmly asking questions about my previous work experiences and listened patiently. He even gave me ample time to frame my answers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Tell me about your previous work experience.
2. Asked few SQL questions
few rounds of interviews ranging between technical and conversational. Mostly in the form of " tell a story of time where ..." to show how you relate to amazon LPs
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