10 Mistakes To Avoid During The Amazon Interview

[@jerryyang5154]

If you are never used coaching service. I recommended you book a session with dan. I booked 2 and it helped me land a job from amazon. The technical rounds wasn’t perfect, so I think it’s the behavior rounds gave me the job. I thought i was good before booking the sessions but it turns out I learnt a lot from the sessions.

[@DanCroitor]

Thank you Jerry!

[@lionofjudah1750]

Hello Jerry, what position were you interviewed?

[@kikilala365]

English is my 2nd language, will that affect the hiring decision?

[@carloscab3854]

@@kikilala365 do not worry Amazon hires lots of asians and indians

[@eon001]

@@DanCroitor I have an interview scheduled next week. I'm quite comfortable with the situational stuff. I'm concerned about how much there going to dwell on the technical stuff. Specifically the Linux stuff which I'm weak on. I past the phone screening comfortably though. I'm at the 4 person face to face interview stage.

[@SquashFiend]

Went zero prepared for an AWS interview and got the job. While in AWS prepared for a month for an internal job transition, yet failed miserably. And at that time i was coached by 4 managers inside AWS before the interview, who themselves were hiring managers and bar raisers. The key to getting a job at Amazon or a job at any company is be yourself and present your core technical and problem solving skills honestly. Everything after that is a bit of luck and alignment of stars. All the best

[@DanCroitor]

some people do need training / coaching / mentoring to become an even better version of themselves

[@5P4R74N300]

Been working at Amazon 6 months now and loving it, thanks for helping me interview prep!! Not only helped to get in but also understand Amazon culture and how we can be our best self!

[@DanCroitor]

Great to hear!

[@charlybao5410]

Hi Spartan!! I'll have an interview next week for Amazon, could you tell me more less how the process is? And some tricks to get successful?

[@bls20]

I DID ask for another question half way into my 5th interview of the day as I could only think of an example I had given earlier in the day (I explained this to him). The interviewer was more than happy to ask a new question and so we carried on - I got the job.

[@bhaumikp]

Based on your experience in the AWS interviews. How long can you wait to respond to a question?

[@tarsicion]

Thank you so much for your videos Dan! I just got a call from HR at amazon telling me that I got the offer! I watched about a dozen of your videos and the insights really helped a lot!

[@DanCroitor]

That is awesome! Congrats Tarsicio! stay safe

[@kimpei2967]

Hi Dan. Thanks for sharing. It's very informative. I watched all your tutorials about Amazon and I finally landed an offer today as a Financial Analyst. I will definitely recommend your video to Amazon applicants. Thanks again for your help!

[@DanCroitor]

Congrats Kimi! and thank you for sharing

[@raquelrosario]

Hi Kimi, did you receive any technical questions and if so what were they? Thank you so much!

[@JECHANNY]

Hi Kimi, can you share what sort of questions they asked? Did you also have to be interviewed by a panel of5 ?

[@kimpei2967]

@@JECHANNY I remember 80% were behavioural questions re LPs and 20% were technical ones re data projects from my resume. Yes I was.

[@JECHANNY]

@@kimpei2967 Thanks! I have a phone screen today..hopefully it will go to plan.

[@khethelihlemlambo9919]

Thank you sir for your hard work I just got accepted at Amazon. God bless you

[@nqobilemsomi3656]

Hey Khethile, how long was the process applying online till the interview?

[@khethelihlemlambo9919]

@@nqobilemsomi3656 I took them a week to respond to my application and we then schedule a phone interview.

[@nqobilemsomi3656]

@@khethelihlemlambo9919 Wow that's great to hear. Congratulations. I wish you all the best. I am still waiting for feedback, from my application.

[@khethelihlemlambo9919]

@@nqobilemsomi3656 Hopefully they will respond, things are a bit slow because of this pandemic.

[@nqobilemsomi3656]

@@khethelihlemlambo9919 thank you, I have already gotten that job as we speak LOA

[@eon001]

Just secured an interview at Amazon. Wish me luck.

[@hudaguidance507]

Good luck! Can you update us please? I applied too

[@eon001]

@@hudaguidance507 Yea for sure.

[@eon001]

@@hudaguidance507 Didn't get it :( Very odd interview. Heavy focus on the 14 leadership rules. The weirdest thing is I answered all the questions confidently and swiftly. Developed a pretty good rapport with the 4 interviewers. One of them even let slip that I was there ideal candidate. I'm a little confused, frustrated and saddened right now, but I'll keep marching forward. :)

[@dines1983]

eon001 thats sad man i can feel it. But all is for good.. having said that i have my second round telephone tomorrow. Pray for me 😜

[@eon001]

@@dines1983 Good luck brotha. I wish you much success. I wish I could give you advice, but I thought I done great and still failed so what do I know? lol :P

[@khaledelnagar4135]

Thank you so much, your videos helped me crack the interview!

[@martinadevincenti6545]

Hello Dan! Your videos are sooo useful! I have watched them all before my interview and they made me an offer! Thank you!!!

[@DanCroitor]

Congrats Martina!

[@ChrisFrazierthecoach]

I just interviewed for Amazon and watched your videos to prepare. I hope to get the job on 2/04/2020. I am hoping and praying. 💪🏾

[@obianujuaugusta3050]

hi Chris pls what role did you interview for

[@ChrisFrazierthecoach]

Well I didn’t get the job, but it was for DSL position. That is a short term disability case manager position.

[@obianujuaugusta3050]

@@ChrisFrazierthecoach thank you for your response. And sorry for that u didnt get the job. Keep pushing sth greater is coming

[@ChrisFrazierthecoach]

I am not giving up at all. Thanks for your kind words.

[@delaynabolden5976]

Chris Frazier I’m interviewing for the same position Thursday any tips ?

[@The64v]

The thinking out loud and brainstorming idea really helps, b/c I just read a book on how to be a successful female engineer and in that book the author said to stop thinking out loud. So glad that thinking out loud is good.

[@CaramelisedKimchi]

May I ask what this book is called? I would love to have a read as well. :)

[@picklerix6162]

It's a great time to be a woman in the tech industry. At my former employer, women got first dibs on any open management positions. Female engineers are so scarce that they are pretty much guaranteed a spot in many large tech companies. When I worked for a large computer company, HR told us that we HAD to hire a female engineer. We made offers to four different female candidates and we were outbid every time by other tech companies. After trying for almost two years to hire a woman, we ended up finally making an offer to a male college graduate and he is still working for that same company. When I was in college, IBM came to interview but the recruiter told us that IBM would only consider women and minority candidates. IBM hired the worst student in my graduating class. IBM only hired him because there were no women in my graduating class.

[@petertrast]

I think most great companies want to hire great people, not necessarily great technicians. It must be true because I know I usually succeed where more experienced or better technically qualified people often fail. There is a Venn Diagram where technical skills and people skills overlap. I think it is the sweet spot that opens doors for people like me who are in the top 10-15% of both but not the top 1% of either one or the other. I really preach this to those that I mentor in the IT world and I see it applying across a broad swath of the technical giants. Be a great engineer and someone who loves people, even if you aren't the very best of either...

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Amazon only hires two types of people: those on visas that work cheap and 2: those with very AWS certification. They want billable cheap resources from Day 1. Making money is their mantra and not paying taxes. They don't care about anything else. Or you need to be buddies with a VP at Amazon or well connected to bypass the stress day long interview process.

[@shawnp6291]

good point. i had been reading something similar , that its better (easier) to be top 25% in two skills and combine them, than expect to be the top 5% and dominate a very specific field.

[@petertrast]

Actually Amazon salaries are AMAZING for experienced engineers.

[@erickkisreal9398]

I have some general questions if it's not too much trouble. 1. How bad does it lower my chances if I needed hints or help from my interviewer to solve a technical question? 2. Also do they actually run the code or review it after the interview? I feel like I made a mistake and I corrected my mistake in a thank you letter. Is it too late?

[@akashnagaraj]

Could you please update us on your interview, and if you heard back?

[@akshaykapoor4221]

Hi Dan, just want to thank you for the videos that you've shared on KZbin. They helped me a lot during my Interview preparation and I recently got an offer from AWS. It's my dream company to work for and all this wouldn't have been possible without going through the brilliant content that you've posted - I will highly recommend your KZbin channel to anyone who wishes to crack the Amazon interview. Thanks again !

[@DanCroitor]

Congrats Akshay!

[@colkiwi]

Dan, thank you so much for your many helpful videos. I watched several of your videos while prepping for my interview loop with Amazon. I found all the videos I saw to be helpful, but this video was one of my favorites. In the loop I was asked what I would describe as some fairly tough behavioural questions, harder than any other interview I've done. But I answered confidently because I knew what to expect and I had prepared my stories. These videos were a key part of that. Today I received an offer! It is definitely a step up in my career. BIG thanks to Dan for his help!

[@DanCroitor]

Congrats! and thank you for sharing your experience.

[@DJPapzin]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *📝 10 Mistakes to Avoid During the Amazon Interview* - Research and preparation are key to avoiding common mistakes during the Amazon interview process. 00:14 *😶 Avoid Being Quiet* - Don't stay quiet for too long when asked a tough question. Instead, think out loud and ask follow-up questions to show your thought process. 02:25 *📖 Know the 14 Leadership Principles* - Amazon's 14 leadership principles are crucial. Prepare stories for each principle to have answers ready for various questions. 03:27 *🌟 Master the Behavioral Interview* - Behavioral interviewing assesses reactions to different circumstances. Prepare by practicing answering common behavioral questions. 05:18 *🏢 On-Site Interview Setup* - The on-site interview aims to avoid hiring BS artists. Be prepared for tough questions and follow-ups to demonstrate your critical thinking. 07:01 *🙋 Be Yourself* - Be consistent throughout the interviewing process. Recruiters are experienced and can spot inconsistencies. Made with HARPA AI

[@wendym1234]

Thank you. It sounds to me that going on an Amazon interview would be my first mistake! Sounds intense!

[@wquiles]

Thank you Dan. Your AWS videos helped me a lot with my own interviews.

[@DanCroitor]

Great to hear!

[@akshaywahi3214]

Thank you Dan. You really have created a wonderful content. Kudos.

[@DanCroitor]

I appreciate that! Good luck!

[@d1zguy864]

I just went on a onsite interview at Amazon. Was extremely annoyed at the behavioral interview. I felt the interviewers themselves would not impress me if I asked them the same questions...And I was proven right. I had asked them the same questions they did but using different words and was not impressed by what they had to say! Tsk tsk tsk I guess beyond the leadership principles it boils down to how the panel rates you (thumbs up or down) or if you raised the bar in their eyes. And that is very subjective as it can disqualify you regardless of how well you adhered to leadership principles or technical aspects. Not sure I want to work at a company like Amazon anymore and will look elsewhere. Also don't expect any feedback. Just a simple "we decided not to go forward"

[@DanCroitor]

Thank you for the feedback

[@marcusjjabber]

Which site were you interviewed?

[@YamFZR93]

This just happened to me last week. I didn't ask them those questions though. They obviously want to hire robots, not real humans. I had more experience than 5 of the 6 interviewers, most seemed happy with my answers. I know a guy who got half the answers wrong and was still hired though. I don't think Amazon could find its ass with both hands. Total Clown Show.

[@d1zguy864]

@@marcusjjabber Herndon, VA

[@d1zguy864]

@@YamFZR93 Agreed

[@memekirkland4436]

Your videos have helped me pass my interview! Thank you!

[@DanCroitor]

Congrats Meme! do you have any advice for others going through the process?

[@memekirkland4436]

@@DanCroitor My advice would for others would be for them to be themselves mostly. Do not overthink the interview process because it is much easier than you think it would be. Practice your STAR scenarios and again, be you!

[@DanCroitor]

@@memekirkland4436 Thanks for the feedback!

[@DanCroitor]

@@memekirkland4436 Thank you for the advice!

[@sabuein]

Thank you, Dan.

[@tqw1423]

I just completed my interview loop on Amazon. Thank you for the contents! All the best!

[@DanCroitor]

how did it go?

[@tqw1423]

@@DanCroitor I got an offer as data scientist! Thank you again!

[@DanCroitor]

@@tqw1423 Congrats!

[@swativivaan]

How can I book session with you?

[@adidoido]

Thanks a lot for your videos, they are very helpful and informative and they helped me get a position as Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services.

[@makosko]

Thank you very much for this informative video, really helped me prepare for my interview with Amazon

[@NathanKwadade]

Marián Siegfried what’s the outcome of the interview???

[@drdr9637]

Hey dan, just wanted to say that I've recently accepted an enterprise sales role at AWS and would not have been able to do it without your videos. You should add a PayPal donation or similar to your site as I'd love to donate to say thanks

[@DanCroitor]

That is awesome!

[@TheJessicagardner]

So helpful, thanks

[@kanishkmahajan7922]

thank you for your awesome coaching! I just received an offer from AWS and all your tutorials on LP really really helped

[@DanCroitor]

You are so welcome!

[@sandracarneiro750]

Hi Dan! Your videos are extremely helpful and a good resource for preparation! Quick question... are the questions you listed with the purple background examples of questions you were given when you interviewed there? thanks so much!

[@d1zguy864]

Sandra Carneiro the questions he listed are word for word what I was asked. Sometimes even the same question by a different interviewer... Redundant

[@iosucuriel6196]

Hello Dan! Thank you for the information. I will have my online interview tomorrow for AST (Ad Success Team). Do you have any feedback regarding the behavioral interview for this position? Thank you!!

[@ashwinivyas5639]

Hello Dan, how to answer ‘tell me about yourself’ ?

[@blackwonderandre]

Dan thank you for all you do on your channel, thanks to your insight I have been invited for an on-site interview will let you know if I get the job

[@jngf100]

Very helpful , thanks!

[@DanCroitor]

Glad to hear it!

[@dronionmonkey]

Thanks for putting these tips together. I appreciate the well thought out and concise explanations.

[@DanCroitor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dronionmonkey]

@@DanCroitor Great news! I got the job! Thanks again for the help!

[@DanCroitor]

@@dronionmonkey Congrats Daniel! Any advice / tips and tricks for others going through the process?

[@dronionmonkey]

What you have in your video is pretty spot on and was really helpful. Something I wish I studied more about is scalability for the whiteboard system design interview. Distributed systems is a great topic to know in depth. Prep that really helped me was writing down relevant experiences for each of the amazon leadership principles, and remembering to be myself. Studying all the common algorithms on a site like code chef also helped a lot. Remembering to think out loud helped me catch a lot of things I would have done wrong. The interviewer was able to follow my thought process and caught a few things for me, even. Sorry if these are a bit vague, but I don't want to say anything I'm not supposed to.

[@DanCroitor]

@@dronionmonkey That's excellent advice, thanks Daniel!

[@nizu3016]

Thanks for this. I got selected in amazon

[@DanCroitor]

Congrats! ans thanks for supporting my channel with your feedback

[@jesuis_jo]

Brilliant Dan (as usual). Unfortunately I did not have enough time to prepare my interview so I will follow your advise. "Be yourself". Will be great if could please tell me if you have a video for AWS interviews.

[@KJohansson]

Good one, the recruiter at AWS pointed me to this video. ;)

[@Vishal-vq1cm]

​What if a candidate fails on second application after an onsite interview. Would cooling period become longer?

[@DanCroitor]

depends on the role, and the team - maybe ask them

[@sanchitagawand2732]

Hi Dan do you have any list for Business Analyst questions?

[@mohammadravi5967]

I have cleared two round of interview for Network Technician AWS and now HR arranging third round- onsite panel interview, please brief me about the on-site panel interview with good tips.

[@whatwasisaying1338]

Thanks for sharing!

[@DanCroitor]

Thanks for watching!

[@mortsey]

Thank you great information!

[@PugsCanDance]

Dan your content has been so helpful during my recruiting process at Amazon. I’m headed to my onsite interview next week!

[@rezagrans1296]

@PugsCanDance Ruf ruf🐶 this izint fur thu f.c fulfilmint sen-ur puzishinz huh؟ ; )🐷🐖🐳

[@larryhoover9040]

I am on to the "loop" round!

[@alihkassem]

What is the loop round?

[@danchase2023]

@@alihkassem I hope it's better than the loop square (sorry had to do it)

[@rodolfomelloluizferreira8801]

@@alihkassem The interview Loop is the last step in Amazon recruitment process. You are interviewed by 4 to 7 different people (HR, Desired Area, etc)

[@mariab.cardona1879]

Dear Dan: It is so great I found this videos on youtube. This is really helpful. Today I received a notification about a telephone interview, so I chose next coming Friday. I am applying for a position as Senior Finance Analyst and I started to get ready for my phone interview. I don't to miss this chance to belong to the amazonians group. I would like to receive any advice from you in order to go to the next level. Please can you give me some time to get a Coach session with you?

[@shawnp6291]

great advice, thanks!

[@linshao9819]

Hi Dan, I really appreciate it for your videos, just got the offer from Amazon. This is a great opportunity that can make my life different.

[@DanCroitor]

Congrats and thank you for sharing!

[@garimaseth8460]

I am interviewing as an Instructional designer and want to practice answers. are there peer groups that can help?

[@DanCroitor]

Yes, checkout my website for the free role play service amazoninterview.coach/role-play.php

[@quinjuanmurray7528]

I didn't do any interview, I put in application, did drug test background check and that was that been with Amazon 2 years with no interview

[@conspiracytheorist5408]

Thats a lie cause Amazon does not do applications

[@quinjuanmurray7528]

You sound dumb, how TF else u get a job? Every job in the world does applications dumb ass

[@ElleMitchell]

These interview tips are for Amazon HQ and tech positions, not warehouse jobs.

[@ElleMitchell]

@@quinjuanmurray7528 You_ and Conspiracy Theorist _both_ sound dumb, the professional level require submitted resumes, the warehouse jobs only accept online applications.

[@quinjuanmurray7528]

@@ElleMitchell I sound dumb even though you just repeated what I said, btw I work there for 2 years

[@filiusreticulum2926]

Jeez all these questions in purple are hard. Even with unlimited time I can't think of an answer.

[@ImNotADeeJay]

Same. If they ask me those questions I am toasted.

[@Danieltang428]

Anyone know how long it take Amazon to get you the official offer? I interviewed two weeks ago, got the verbal offer three days later, and have been waiting for the official offer.

[@DanCroitor]

It usually takes them a while..

[@Danieltang428]

@@DanCroitor Thanks! I was worried because they told me they would stay in touch with me and get back to me last week but haven't heard anything and also they didn't respond to my follow up email this Monday. Anyways thank you for posting these videos. They are very helpful!!

[@syedsaida7326]

Thank you so much sir it is very help to interview

[@sandydamron7748]

May I use my own phone?

[@brennyfeliz2692]

Thank you for this video. I had a question to ask, if it's not too much trouble. I have a virtual interview with Amazon for an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist position would you be able to recommend questions and/or things I should avoid and should not avoid for it, please? I would really appreciate and be grateful for constructive help.

[@jadabrown929]

brenny feliz How did the virtual interview go? What kind of questions did they ask if you don’t mind sharing .

[@yasminesoqrat2334]

Thanks for the valuable information. I have a question concerning the failure story. Should it be related to professional experiences, or is it in general? I would appreciate an answer from anyone that was actually asked the question during the interview or from yourself Dan. Thanks a lot

[@almeidalopes]

It must be related to professional experiences, except if you have just graduated, then you could use some cases from college. The important part is that you acknowledge *your* failure (never blame someone else or "share" it with a team), and you must have a lesson learned, even better if you had the opportunity to fix it.

[@khayaldashdamirov4002]

Hello, Currently I am preparing for the Amazon interview, we can collaborate and discuss our behavioral examples.

[@brennyfeliz2692]

Is it a good idea to have notes in response to the behavioral questions on hand for virtual interviews? I would be grateful for a response, sir.

[@DanCroitor]

if your question is for telephone interviews, then probably yes, so long as you're not going to read your answers from there during the call; overall, my experience is this is much less significant than it sounds; it should go without saying that you should never expect to get asked only questions that you prepared for

[@brennyfeliz2692]

@@DanCroitor Thank you, sir!

[@ssebuliba30]

Hello i am Non US citizen am i eligible for a position at Amazon?

[@RonaX]

Yes, Amazon has to do the immigration process if you're qualified for the open position.

[@kshixson83]

Hopefully those questions in purple are not asked to junior level employees just out of college. I'm going in for a interview tonight and will update.

[@kshixson83]

I went to a recruiting event for HR assistants. They held interviews for each of us and asked three questions. We were told that they would make their decisions the same night and we would know with in 5 business days.

[@maimunamalik2883]

Hi Dan, how do I prepare for corporate role, technical part?

[@mattyniall]

I’m a junior just out of college and have an interview online for mechatronics maintenance on Tuesday any pointers?

[@Tokebeauty]

Hello pls I need your help, I had an interview via phone yesterday and after they conducted a test. But I missed one which means I only have one more chance today. I want to work as a full associate pls I need help especially the robotic

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

I have interviewed there twice and failed both times. I guess that I am not a good fit to work there.

[@DanCroitor]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@shawnp6291]

keep trying places bro... and keep working on Mturk. theres some gold to be made there.

[@gogo22976]

I was expecting 10 mistakes to avoid during the Amazon interview, but you only delivered 5.

[@dimitrisservis8422]

Behavioral questions are the most ridiculous thing in the world. They say nothing about you and mean nothing about how you are going to behave in the future.

[@asmaali4830]

Where are the answers dan

[@TexanFoxx]

Answer to what the purple questions? You need to have your own experiences that you can speak from, not Dan's personal answers.

[@Thek0easy]

Hi Dan, thanks for the information. Do you have any resource page which contains information such as Amazons leadership principles, behavioural questions listed out, etc? Thanks.

[@DanCroitor]

Hi there, my latest two videos have lists with many behavioral questions for SDE and PM roles, and help on how to answer them. Regards

[@indutacc]

@@DanCroitor Can you please provide me the link to the PM role behavioral questions and answers?

[@kokoser3108]

@@indutacc Could you find it?

[@goldiemusic8394]

I didn't watch this video. It watched me.

[@anonymousronin7572]

😆 Right.

[@davidsanchezplaza]

Typical, everybody raise revenue by 500% 😂😂😂

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

when is Bezos going to pay taxes?

[@davidsanchezplaza]

You didnt get my point, im not discussing personal or companies taxes (disclairmer: i support that everyone should pay a large fair amount of money, specially in the country where they generate revenue). This irony was against the fact of the STAR METHOD examples, where they always talk about big numbers, when, MOST of the people do NOT even have the chance to be on those deals. I give you another example: "I have improve the search engine of a famous mountain view company by 25% increasing the revenue in 3 trillio. dolars."That guy probably exist, called Jeff Dean, but is one in the life time

[@anybody_y]

@@davidsanchezplaza couldn't agree more on this, perhaps they are out to find those super rare ones that indeed would contribute to a 500% raise in revenue

[@haroonwardak5667]

3:35

[@babitarpur]

Like it!

[@BellaNavella]

I think I’ve interviewed for a job at Amazon at least 6 different times. All fails. Why do they even contact me??!

[@walterdiaz2003]

Open your own business. I have rejected Amazon and facebook interviews, I don't have time for their shit. I spent years in college so it enables me to implement my ideas through entrepreneurship.

[@ElleMitchell]

Big deal, plenty of people spend years in college and only learn how to be drones. Successful entrepreneurs have personal and leadership traist others don't. It has nothing to do with level of education or how long you stayed in school.

[@HaloSmyth]

You should really narrate the screens. It would mean I could just listen to you videos instead of watch them

[@ProfessionalTycoons]

good video

[@hieuluong3032]

Too general information. Not really helpful. These infos you can find out a lot in internet. You don't have to repeat.

[@gatelmdigouti4893]

AMAZON MUST FOCUS ON HUMAN NOT ON RULES AND A CODE LIKE A BIBLE

[@ritaz82]

Hi Dan, thank you for sharing with us you expertise! I just sent you an e-mail with a request for some information about you services..

[@annachan6706]

skip the first minute

[@paolofu9881]

Can you speak louder???

[@DURTTfrmGIGFAM]

Are you kidding me? The entire process is based on you being a "BS Artist" nobody should have to study to "Pass" a interview.

[@sctmprn]

Ahahah. Your comment shows that you have never gone through one of these interviews