I applied through college or university. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Amazon (Toronto, ON) in Jan 2017
Interview
2 rounds of interview consisting of behavioral questions. Each round constitutes of two back to back 30 min interviews by two different interviewers. The questions asked are strictly behavioral and situation based. Since the role is in operations most of the questions will be focused on man management and other operational issues. Each of those questions should be answered keeping Amazon's 14 leadership principles in mind as those questions are framed to test candidate's responsiveness to a particular principle of Amazon.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you manage a conflict with your subordinates.
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Amazon
Interview
1 screening interview, online test, 4 interviews on same day divided into two rounds: Round 1 of two interviews of 30 minutes each upon clearing which you qualify for Round 2 of two 45 minute interviews.
I was approached by a recruiter months before. Applied online, did the test and got a call for a screening interview nearly 4 months after. Passed the screening interview a week after which I was set up for a day long interview virtually online - 4 managers from different areas of the business.
Interviews went fine I thought, one really good and the other average. Questions were pretty straightforward, checked glassdoor in advance and it captured several. Was really surprised however when got turned down for Round 2 despite what seemed like positive feedback during the interview.
The worst part of it is a robot from HR called, gave the news in two short sentences and offered no feedback as Amaon's policy is to provide no feedback whatsoever to candidates. Sour grapes perhaps, but interviewed many times before and never been treated as bad as this.
Why they approached and invited in the first place 4 months after screening God knows. Waste of a holiday and missed a weekend class.
Definitely cancelling that Amazon Prime membership now :)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Tell me about a time when you had to bend the rules slightly to accomplish what you wanted?
2. Why Amazon?
3. Tell me about a time when you removed some block to allow your team to function smoothly?
4. What were your KPIs from last month? What were the targets and why did you miss them?
5. What do you offer that is different from other candidates? Why you?
6. Give me an example when you improved a process. What did you do specifically?
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon in Jan 2016
Interview
Three separate rounds consisting of two interviews each. All on the phone despite them asking you to create a Jabber account. Almost all behavioral questions based on their leadership principles. The interviewers provide absolutely no feedback or emotion to your answers, which can throw you off. You must be confident and have specific details about improving business functions, not just overarching ideas.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you improved an existing process in the organization.