I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon in Dec 2014
Interview
They found me - linkedin I'd presume - then interview via phone with HR, then hiring manager (x2) in my case by phone, then on site in Seattle with 5-7 people (forget exactly the #)... Trouble was they were never clear on the role. In fact each person came in apparently hiring for some role unknown to me! Surprise! Anyway, bit of a bait and switch which they are known for (happened to a friend of mine as well). Do your research on the company and what you are getting yourself in to. The people themselves I interviewed with were 90% very good, wouldn't mind hanging out with them; the culture thought <10% good, overall seems to be some very poor HR practices that very good people are dealing with because of their vested $ and opportunity. They treat you like a commodity, treat the job like a transaction and expect no loyalty if you go in is my advice.
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Pretty standard questions. They try to test you on the last world breaking idea you have come up with and implemented - in my case I was a little more conservative in my accomplishments; if you ask them their personal example it gets quiet :-) Anyway, decent people though, just bad company / culture (in my opinion only)
The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in May 2015
Interview
They seem to have a canned process for cycling people through. It is a bit impersonal. This statement applies mostly from the recruiting department. I am guessing they are overwhelmed and don't have time for pleasantries.
The actual interviewers were nice and great to speak with. I have heard they frequently interview you for a job then offer you a different role. This may or may not be a good thing to you if you interview here.
They have very stringent selection criteria.
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Question 1
What do you try to avoid in your current day to day tasks?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in May 2015
Interview
Two phone screens then an onsite all day interview with 6 people. I prepared by pulling examples which I thought hit each leadership principle but you have to be in your a game in order to weave them in. I thought the interview went well but not only did not get the job I got turned down by two other teams based on the feedback.
Beware you basically get one shot then your done.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Every question was "tell me about a time...". the key is to bring up the right examples while not using the same ones over and over because you speak with 6 different people who all take notes.