Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. La procedura ha richiesto 2 settimane. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Amazon nel mese di apr 2025
Colloquio
This was one of the most disappointing and ineffective interviews I’ve experienced. The conversation was led by two individuals involved solely in the recruiting process—neither of whom were the decision-maker—yet were tasked with evaluating my qualifications based on a limited set of scripted questions. The interview felt impersonal and mechanical, lacking any real engagement with my professional background. Furthermore, the lead interviewer struggled to articulate follow-up questions clearly, making communication difficult and the entire exchange feel more like a standardized test than a meaningful dialogue about my experience or fit for the role.
I also find it unacceptable that, after specifically requesting feedback to improve my interviewing skills, I received no follow-up at all. This lack of professional courtesy reflects poorly on Amazon’s candidate experience. It’s evident that the process prioritizes algorithmic, rehearsed responses to behavioral questions over assessing true qualifications and relevant experience. Additionally, it’s concerning that I was not given the opportunity to speak with the hiring manager—the person I would potentially be working with—after completing a rigorous assessment. Interviews should be a two-way street, offering candidates a clear view of the team and role expectations. Unfortunately, that standard was not met here.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Tell me about a time when you made a difficult decision with limited data
Screening call with recruiter, followed by 3 back-to-back interview loops. Interviews focused primarily on behavioral questions tied to Amazon Leadership Principles, along with an Excel assessment testing analytical and data manipulation skills.
The process was well-structured and followed Amazon’s typical interview format:
1. Recruiter Screening
* Initial discussion about experience, role scope, and expectations
* Basic behavioral and background questions
2. Hiring Manager Interview
* Focus on past experience, business impact, and ownership
* Mix of behavioral and situational questions
3. Interview Loop (3–5 interviews)
* Multiple interviewers covering different Amazon Leadership Principles
* Included a Bar Raiser interview
* Heavy focus on:
* Decision-making
* Trade-offs
* Metrics and impact
* Depth of ownership
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Useless leadership principles framed in behavioral question. Tell me about a time when
Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Amazon (Toronto, ON)
Colloquio
You start with an online assessment, which is relatively easy. Then a recruiter reaches out to you if you pass and will ask standard hiring questions. After which, you will then have a phone screen interview and if you pass, you do an interview loop with 5 people. Which is insane for a role that does not pay 100K annually. They also make you go prepare 12-20 STAR stories that you should pretty much memorize.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Tell me about a time you invented a process to make things simpler