I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Amazon in Sept 2021
Interview
The interview process was very clear from the beginning. After less than a week from sending my CV I received an email from the recruiter who asked for a first phone screening. The recruiter is your best friend in the process. Mine was very nice, since the beginning she explained to me the steps, the process, the possible duration (it lasted 2 months from sending my resume to receiving the offer) and what to expect in any possible way - she was also very open to all my questions.
My personal experience was very pleasant, although stressful as I prepared almost obsessively for all 2 months since I wanted the job so bad.
Everyone was very responsive via email and always available. Recruiters and interviewers were up at sunrise to make it possible despite the time difference.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Tell me a bit about yourself.
- Why Amazon?
- Why do you want to be an EA?
- What are the skills that you think would make you a good EA?
- Have you assisted a Senior Manager before? Tell me about it.
- Have you ever taken a commitment on a project with your colleague you couldn't deliver? What did you do, how did you explain it to your colleague and what would you do differently now?
- Tell me about a time you noticed something was done wrong and fixed it yourself instead of asking someone else to. What did you explain that person that you did their job and how did they take it?
- Tell me about the project you are most proud of. Was it successful and if so, how do you know it was successful? What kind of impact did it have?
- Tell me about a time that you didn't settle for good results because you wanted to deliver the best.
- Tell me about the biggest mistake you ever made. How did you make it right and what was the feedback?
- Tell me about a time you had to make a decision without having time or all the information. How did the client take it? What was the result?
- Tell me about a time you had to make a swift change of direction mid-project.
- How do you make friends on a new workplace?
- Tell me about a time where your manager disagreed with you but you stuck to your decision. What was it and what happened?
- Have you ever taken projects outside of your scope/field? What was it and how did it go?
- If you have to take a project in a completely different field, what do you do?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult customer. How did you handle it and what was the outcome?
- Have you ever created or improved a process? Tell me about it.
Screening call, five ‘loop’ interviews & HM chat. Loop based on Amazon leadership principles & STAR interview format. You receive plenty of information on how to prepare for the interviews which are back to back and 1 hour each
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time something went wrong, what were you doing, how did you deal with it…
Very intense. 2 phone screens and 4 45 minute interviews, known as the loop. The recruiter prepared me with much detail about what to expect. If you prepare, you’ll be fine.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Amazon
Interview
Went through phone screening and never heard back even after reaching out to recruiter. It was unusual since they are usually quick on notifying you. I've went through a few interviews with them in the past.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are some critical feedbacks you have received?
