I applied online. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon Web Services in Nov 2024
Interview
I encountered significant challenges during the scheduling process due to the substantial time zone difference (13 hours) with the foreign recruiters. They preferred scheduling interviews with only 24 hours' notice, which caused conflicts with my existing commitments. It took five attempts to secure a scheduled time.
The first-round interview with the pre-screen hiring manager seemed promising. The conversation was productive, and the hiring manager expressed enthusiasm about my skills and experience, stating I had the potential to excel in the role. He even indicated that he was recommending that I move forward in the interview process and who I would meet with next.
However, the experience took a disappointing turn. Just 24 hours later, I received a generic email from AWS HR stating that I was no longer being considered for the position, as they had decided to move forward with other candidates.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you describe a challenging account you managed, focusing on the obstacles you encountered and the strategies you employed to overcome them and drive growth?
I interviewed at Amazon Web Services (New York, NY)
Interview
The interview process starts with a prerecorded video interview. You receive the questions on your screen, record your answers, and upload the video. If you move on, the next round is a virtual interview with a real person on Microsoft Teams. The questions are pretty straightforward—they mainly ask about your previous experience and include a few behavioral questions using the STAR format.
I interviewed at Amazon Web Services (Canada Creek Ranch, MI)
Interview
Tell me about your background.
What attracts you to this role?
What type of clients have you managed?
How many years of experience?
What is your career goal in next 5 years
I interviewed at Amazon Web Services (Chicago, IL)
Interview
The process took around 4 weeks from application to offer. It began with an online assessment focused on logical reasoning and marketing case analysis, followed by two virtual interviews and one final panel with senior managers.
The first round was with HR — mainly behavioral and background questions:
“Tell me about yourself.”
“Describe a campaign you managed and what metrics you used.”
The second round was a functional interview with two marketing managers. They went deep into analytical thinking and creativity — one question was:
They wanted structured thinking, consumer insight, and local market awareness.
The final round was panel-style (3 interviewers). It felt conversational but intense — they probed on cross-functional collaboration, brand guardianship, and how to handle disagreements with senior stakeholders.
Overall impression:
Interviewers were professional, sharp, and respectful. Every question felt intentional, and they genuinely wanted to see how I think rather than test memorized answers. The pace was fast but not stressful.