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How to rock the Amazon competency based interview
Insider secrets from an 8 year’s Amazon Hiring Manager!

What you will learn

How a competency based interview at Amazon is conducted: what to expect

The Amazon Leadership principles: their importance for the interview

The STAR interview method: do’s and dont’s for your answers

Examples of Amazon Leadership principles based questions

Practical tips on how to best prepare yourself to rock the interview: the “cheat” sheet

Description

I am a Procurement & Supply Chain Transformation Director with 10+ years of professional experience (including 8 years at Amazon) as an Hiring Manager.

I have reviewed thousands of CV’s, interviewed 200+ candidates and interview prepped 100+ people and I understand deeply the Amazon interview process, how to perform well, and what hiring committees are looking for when making a decision.

This course is designed to help individuals who are interested in applying for positions at Amazon. You will learn how to effectively prepare for and pass an interview using the STAR method and the Amazon leadership principles.

The course will cover the key concepts and strategies needed to showcase your skills and experiences in alignment with Amazon’s expectations. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of the interview process at Amazon and be equipped with the tools to confidently navigate it.

Course Objectives:


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  • Understand the Amazon interview process
  • Understand the STAR method and its application in Amazon interviews
  • Familiarize with the 16 Amazon leadership principles and their significance in the interview process, including tips on do’s/dont’s
  • Learn how to effectively prepare for an interview at Amazon (including practical tips i.e. the “cheat sheet”)
  • Gain confidence in passing the interview with the top 5 Amazon interview questions (taken from the Amazon question bank!) and a demonstration of compelling answersΒ (1 live during the course and 4 provided to you in writing in a 5 pages world file you will be able to download!)

Knowledge checks:

At the end of each key course section, you’ll have a short Quiz (4, in total) to assess your understanding, reinforce learning and track progress!

Course material:

  • You will not need to take notes. At the end of the course, you can download a pdf version of the presentation
  • You’ll be able to download the top 5 Amazon interview questions with examples of compelling answers

I hope you enjoy the course, see you soon!

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Content

Introduction

Brief overview of the course objectives, structure and outcomes

Understanding the Amazon Interview Process

Amazon interview process: assessments, phone screens, on site interviews
Emphasis on Amazon’s commitment to the STAR method and its significance
Quiz on the Amazon interview process

Decoding the STAR Method

Detailed explanation of the STAR method
STAR Method Quiz

Unpacking the Amazon Leadership Principles

Introduction to Amazon’s 16 leadership principles (LP’s)
In-depth discussion of a select few leadership principles and their relevance
Tips on incorporating LP’s into interview responses
Amazon Leadership Principles Quiz

Navigating the Interview Don’ts

Insight into common mistakes candidates make during Amazon interviews
Interview Don’ts Quiz

Effective Interview Preparation Techniques

Step-by-step guide to preparing and practicing for an Amazon interview
Creating a tailored “cheat sheet” for quick reference during interviews

Mastering the Top 10 High priority Amazon Interview Questions

Walkthrough of ten high-priority Amazon interview questions
Applying the STAR method to craft compelling responses: a live example

Building Confidence for Success

Addressing interview anxiety: techniques to stay calm and focused

Conclusion and Recap

Summary of the key takeaways from each session