I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA)
Interview
I was contacted by a recruiter for an initial phone screen and then asked to do a video recorded extemporaneous-speaking type "interview" where I was provided with potential questions ahead of time and then a selection of the questions were randomly flashed on the screen and I had to record my answer. After that, I was asked to travel to their Seattle, WA headquarters for an on-site interview with their Kindle Sales team. What a horrible experience! I was initially excited to be interviewing for such a reputable company but after meeting with their hiring manager I was extremely put off. I was led into a windowless room and interviewed by 2 men, one of whom spent the entire interview typing away at his laptop and didn't say a single word to me. It seemed like some sort of intimidation tactic. Only the one guy, the hiring manager, spoke to me and didn't really seem interested in getting to know me as a person. Only fired off questions that he wanted to ask. It was very one-directional and made me feel like I was being interrogated. After the interview I felt really demoralized. It was the most unpleasant interview I've ever been a part of! I heard back from there weeks after that they declined to move forward with me but I shed no tears over that for sure! After that experience, would never want to work here.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What KPIs do you use to measure your sales success?
Mi sono trovata bene, nulla di complesso. Hanno fatto domande conoscitive molto generiche e mi hanno chiesto come avrei affrontato un business case, ma senza particolari difficoltà. Nel complesso direi abbastanza facile.
The process was straightforward but very structured. I applied online and was invited for a virtual assessment. After passing that, I had a one-on-one video interview with a hiring manager. They focused heavily on the Amazon Leadership Principles, specifically asking for examples of how I handled difficult customers and prioritized tasks in a fast-paced retail environment. Even though I didn’t get an offer, the recruiters were professional and kept me updated throughout the stages.
Overall great experience. It was very tough, but I was able to get through it. I would make sure you prepare beforehand. I would do some research into the role itself as well as into Amazon.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you failed and how you recovered,