How to rock the Amazon competency based interview
What you'll 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
Requirements
- No experience required for this course
- A Laptop and Internet connection
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:
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 answers (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!
Who this course is for:
- Anyone interested in diving deep on the Amazon interview process and how to best prepare for it
Instructor
I am a Procurement & Supply Chain Transformation Director with 10+ years of professional experience (including 8 years in FANG companies) as an Hiring Manager.
I enjoy coaching aspiring talents to dramatically increase their chances of landing their dream job or to help them accelerate time to promotion.
I have reviewed 500+ CV's, interviewed 200+ candidates and interview prepped 100+ individuals. I understand deeply the interview process, how to perform well, and what hiring committees are looking for when making a decision.
I hold a master's degree in Law and an MBA in international management from ESCP Europe Business School (ranked 8th in Europe an 27th worlwide).