I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA)
Interview
Frustrating. I went through 3 phone interviews (2 with recruiters, 1 with the hiring manager). I had positive responses, and was invited on campus for an in-person interview. The questions were behavioral, following the STAR method, and focusing heavily around Amazons leadership principles. I had really great rapport with 3 of the 5 panel members I met with (including the manager who I would be working under), all stating that I would be a great fit, and that they could see how I could contribute in a positive way. I met with two gentlemen who I did not have a great conversation with. One seemed like he was trying to hard to be overpowering, and definitely showed distaste for my answers in an unprofessional manner. After all was said, they called the next day, and said that I had a lack of experience for the position highlighting characteristics I went over in my conversation with the two gentlemen I met with. Frustrating response considering they could have decided that in one of my three phone interviews, or by reviewing my resume prior to bringing me in and giving me false-hope that I would be a great fit for the company. Overall, make sure that you are "on" with all four/five panel members, as it seemed my fate with Amazon was ended by only one of the conversations I had.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you were communicating with a colleague and it wasn't being well received.
2 interviews with people on the team I joined, half an hour each in length over Amazon chime online. I received an offer shortly after as it was a contractor role
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about times I worked to fix something without getting a managers approval
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Amazon
Interview
They ask you questions about Amazon's principles, focus on customer obsession and ownership. Make sure you use the STAR method since that is the way they write everything out in their notes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time you exceeded customer expectations?
I interviewed through a staffing agency and accepted a contractor position as a recruiting coordinator. After about 9 months, I interviewed for a full time position at Amazon and met with 4-5 interviewers. Each interview was about 30- 45 minutes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer.