Amazon Leadership Principles - Interview Questions and Answers - Preparation Guide

[@KentuckyMills]

Don, I got my dream job at Amazon! Thank you for this video and all of your other videos you post! They were and are a major help!

[@sunday4105]

Don, I had been stuck in a job I hate for 6 years but I had never left is because it paid well. It is also a job that was completely different from the job I used to do, so returning to the same profession before that became really difficult since I already spent 6 years in this other job. Three months ago, I got laid off because the company faced financial issues due to COVID. I would get interviews once a month (yep) since I'm trying to go back to the same profession I had before, but because of my most recent job, I guess my application got ignored a lot. Luckily, I got an interview for the profession I love and your videos helped me structure my thoughts and sell myself despite the 6 years I spent in my recent job that was irrelevant to the job I was applying for . Now, I am paid more and I get to do what I like. I guess that job really was meant for me. Your advice definitely helped me be my best self in that interview. I'm a manager now.Thank you!

[@RushabhTikale]

Hello sir Please help me to stand in the Amazon and to be the part of your team. Thanx in advance

[@1bethebest]

I like the way to change the tone of your voice, never bored watching you for long time because of this, it's like you're playing a piece in theater.. thank you

[@dewiecesweitzer6286]

During the interview remember to answer the questions using the STAR Method.. Situation, Task, Action, Results

[@DonGeorgevich]

exactly

[@MatejMikleBarat]

they ask you to do it in the invite ;)

[@ankithdhannayaka3347]

Yes exactly

[@gaycha6589]

So you have to say what they want to hear? Sounds inauthentic. Play their process, say the right things. It should be a two way process. Do you really want to work for people who are so prescriptive? Star etc is old hat. The LPs are in no way unique to AWS.

[@Forever_Soriyah]

Just got an email for a Tier 3 position on Tuesday and have the same document in my email. So blessed to come across the video thank you so much Don

[@Strataluke]

These videos heled me get a job. Thank you Don!

[@Gray-Wolf-Media]

I currently work for Amazon as a tier 1 on the ship dock. I applied and got accepted for a maintenance tech 2 role at my facility. I have to take my interview on the 30th.

[@peeyasasarkar1938]

This actually makes sense rather than giving out the answers. All employers want to see their candidates talk like themselves. Thanks a lot!

[@gauthamhonnavara]

I recently brought your 140+ questions and I absolutely loved it. I am always afraid of behavioral interviews and find myself stumbling even though I have some concrete stories. This PDF really helped remove some of the guesswork and helped me build on top of the stories that I currently have. Thanks !

[@subhashvysyaraju6480]

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[@user-account-not-found]

@@subhashvysyaraju6480 its in the description

[@KenSherman]

0:08, 19:11 - 20:00 You geared this toward leadership & management. What about tech? It seems like placing labels or low-tier positions may also be considered a leader in relation to a contributor to a large team? You may have answered it already 37:40. 2:58 I can read most of this under 4K full screen (2160p - the highest setting so far which is HD, btw) until we get to some/most of the lighter fonts under the *Invent and Simplify* and *Are Right A Lot* subheadings. Nvr had someone 2 break it down pretty much line 4 line like that. Thank you.🙂

[@juiceproducts1951]

I'm so glad I found this on time. I have the 4-5 hour long video loop interview tomorrow. Thanks for the content!

[@ocdpfsas]

How'd it go?

[@RestaurantManager101]

Was it really 4-5 hours? I was thinking more around 2 hours. How did it go? Did you get an offer?

[@ocdpfsas]

@@RestaurantManager101 Mine was 5 hours, and I got an offer! :)

[@RestaurantManager101]

@@ocdpfsas great job!!!! Maybe that was pre Covid. I have one today, online, which is a final round, 2-3 hours tops. But congrats and have you started yet?

[@RestaurantManager101]

@@ocdpfsas nice congrats!!!! Mine was two hours, yesterday. Not sure of the results, felt I did well.

[@AbolTabol163]

Hi Don, i dnt know you will see my comment as this video is 2m old. Thank you so much for your videos. I have been watching all ur videos and prepared myself for last 2 months for interview. Guess what I have a job offer from Ministry of Justice in UK as project manager. I cant describe how much I got benefited by watching your videos.

[@DonGeorgevich]

congrats!

[@TiffanyLand]

Loved Amazon’s transparency here

[@athosar]

An insightful, honest and immensely helpful video, Don!

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@babalolajes]

I have secured a graduate role. Thanks Don!

[@DonGeorgevich]

congrats

[@johnjohnjohn353]

Thank you so very much!! You’ve explained the real expectations behind the principles so well.

[@DonGeorgevich]

You are so welcome!

[@jonatis01]

Very helpful breakdown. I'll let you know if it worked after my interview next week!

[@DonGeorgevich]

good luck

[@am2023]

Did it work?

[@deborahjohnson7739]

Really good video. I love the way you went over the Amazon principles document line by line. Thanks!

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hawazinalabbasi]

Thanks for the video, I think you missed some of the Amazon Leadership principles : Learn and Be Curious Leaders are never done learning and always seek to improve themselves. They are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. Hire and Develop the Best Leaders raise the performance bar with every hire and promotion. They recognize exceptional talent and willingly move them throughout the organization. Leaders develop leaders and take seriously their role in coaching others. We work on behalf of our people to invent mechanisms for development like Career Choice.

[@yuouyang4207]

Happy new year, nice to see here again

[@DonGeorgevich]

Same to you!

[@am2023]

My two cents. Please break into time staps so its easier to follow up topics. I love your input on leadership principals. My letter is different but it certainly covers the points analyzed here. Thanks for the video

[@tulaykurt5347]

Anybody else other than me who does not like him saying about 5 to 7 times he will go over the document with us? Am I impatient OR is it necessary to keep repeating what you will do next, where I already knew what the video is about before I started it.

[@MarciaPze]

This was an incredible video, thank you so much!

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@augustusb3501]

Great information! Excellent presentation

[@atl8840]

Thanks for what you do just got inclined this helped lots

[@aguante_yo]

excelente video!!!!!!!!!!1

[@channytutanes7550]

Thank you so much sir. You really help me well giving an ideas and strategies especially star method in interview. thanks once again sir.

[@DonGeorgevich]

Most welcome!

[@IradaAbasova]

Hi Don- can you please share a link to the 2-page Amazon blueprint document you refer to in the video? I have an interview coming up with then and it would be super helpful to read that doc in advance to prep myself. Thank you.

[@DonGeorgevich]

I posted them on my blog and in the description of the video. Here is the link to download the Amazon PDF questions guide: www.jobinterviewtools.com/amazon-job-interview-questions/

[@alangamrican1940]

FYI, Video link in document is no longer available. Thanks for your guidance!

[@kdobaria]

Can you help with healthcare interviews. Especially with the new COVID environment and staffing issues

[@5excellent]

I used your videos to help me through an interview few months ago. Unfortunately, I did not succeed this time. However they said they were really impressed and think I would be great for the said role. They place me on a reserve list of qualified applicants in case someone drops out or future roles. It's been 3 months. Nothing. Is being in the reserve list an accomplishment? Or is it false hope? Last I spoke to them they said could be another 3 months. Should I forget this and move on? Welcome all opinions. Thanks

[@berguzarkorel5350]

Move on

[@5excellent]

@@berguzarkorel5350 thanks for replying. Can you add anymore? Like why you said that, have you been in a similar situation etc. If you don't mind my asking.

[@berguzarkorel5350]

@@5excellent sorry, it was pure intuition i do that at times ( disclaimer it has nothing to do with labourous reasoning) sometimes when people adk a question the answer just comes to me naturally from somewhere😊.I hope i do not sound crazy

[@5excellent]

@@berguzarkorel5350 thanks. A little crazy is ok by me.

[@berguzarkorel5350]

@@5excellent ❤

[@sebastiangao6889]

OMG， Don, this is what I need, I love you, lol

[@DonGeorgevich]

glad to hear it and good luck on your Amazon interview

[@TheBharathibalaji]

Hi sir, can you please suggest good interview questions book to get into Amazon or useful for interview preparation?

[@habiebiee1]

I am not applying for amazon but I think those are great tips!👍

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad it was helpful! the tips work for most jobs anyways

[@chinitahera8025]

Do you have to be a student? most jobs I've seen require be a student. Any input on this? Thank you in advance.

[@argg.x]

Why so late? I had my interview at 11:30 ToT

[@DonGeorgevich]

:-)

[@argg.x]

@@DonGeorgevich but I got it! !!!

[@DonGeorgevich]

congrats

[@gayatrijoshi9450]

CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE?

[@vladx3539]

you do know Amazon is much more than online Shopping, right?

[@DonGeorgevich]

yes, but you comment suggests that my video was about shopping when it's about leadership interviews.

[@Vector2sam]

Don, any tips for level 5 position panel interviews? I suppose, the principles will be a must know but any other tips?

[@DonGeorgevich]

I don't know what you mean by a level 5 position.

[@wdavis1000]

I would absolutely love to connect with you for a career coaching session..I am gearing up for interview but I do not have the funds to pay for the session (hence why I am searching for a job)

[@ABWSKITCHEN]

It helped me a lot.

[@papachoudhary5482]

Thanks! Sir

[@DonGeorgevich]

Most welcome

[@eon001]

Anything for Amazon Datacentre Engineers?

[@DonGeorgevich]

nothing specific, though I do offer coaching: www.jobinterviewtools.com/hpc

[@eon001]

@@DonGeorgevich Thanks. I have an interview tomorrow. I've actually interviewed before with Amazon so I know what to expect, but I don't now what will ensure me a results. My last feedback said I need to tighten up my principles, but I don't know how much emphasis I need to devote on them vs general technical knowledge.

[@monstermash7681]

They don't even interview you at Amazon.. you go take a drug test bring your I9 forms get you picture taken for your badge and then wait for them to email you as long as you pass the drug test and background your hired then you go for you first day of training and that's it.. it's the easiest process iv been through.. atleast for warehouse jobs

[@allenleavell2847]

He means if you're trying to get the higher-up/management jobs

[@coreyj.7776]

This is for professional roles. Your bosses. Not the labor intensive warehouse working job.

[@therealhassan0]

And give you 15 dollars per hour for lifting boxes upto 49 lbs for straight 10 hours. That will destroy the your mental health. And your physical look.

[@mmmery1900]

Could you please make a video about those who don't have any work experience yet . How should they promote themselves ! Thank you in advance

[@DonGeorgevich]

I think i already have. Have you looked through my channel?

[@sush970]

Hi , I need mentoring can you help

[@EssDubz]

Your opening said "going for a leader of management position" but the LPs are a requirement company wide. I'm going for a software engineering interview and they heavily stressed this. Why are you starting off the video with such a limited focus?

[@DonGeorgevich]

because I have the most experience with leadership positions

[@ayj3106]

dude its called private career coaching. You expect that for free????!! LOL smh He posts what he is naturally knowledgeable in and what can be the most broad in terms of audience..... example: leadership postion

[@EssDubz]

@@ayj3106 no. My point is he has no idea what he's talking about. Amazon is a very unique company and he is completely missing the entire point of the leadership principles. He starts off saying that the LPs are for managers and that's literally not at all what they are for. This entire video is "I have a document and I'm going to read it". There was ZERO due diligence done on the company philosophy or leadership principles in general.

[@DonGeorgevich]

I've coached 11 clients this year on leadership positions with Amazon and all but three of them were hired with salaries up to $470k. I'd like to think I have some credibility to speak on the topic - maybe not.

[@EssDubz]

@@DonGeorgevich that's exactly my point - all leadership positions, but you fail to realize LPs are for the entire chain, top to bottom. Also FWIW my amazon interview is for $250k with 3 YoE, if we wanna throw numbers around.

[@Luv_Renee]

Well I'm always having bad experiences as a customer dealing with Amazon and I order from them a whole lot. Drivers not following my delivery instructions, my stuff been stolen, sending it to the wrong addresses. I've called so many times about that. Now what I like is that when that happens, Amazon will credit your money back to your card or your Amazon account. But still . That's annoying when the drivers don't pay attention or don't care.

[@camillaaguilar9664]

How do i qualify to work for Amazon

[@camillaaguilar9664]

?

[@camillaaguilar9664]

?

[@DonGeorgevich]

the same way you would qualify to work anywhere. get experience.

[@monstermash7681]

They don't even interview you at Amazon.. you go take a drug test bring your I9 forms get you picture taken for your badge and then wait for them to email you as long as you pass the drug test and background your hired then you go for you first day of training and that's it.. it's the easiest process iv been through.. atleast for warehouse jobs I live in Baltimore so things might be different in other states

[@MatejMikleBarat]

Please update, this is not valid any more

[@93gtech]

Don thank you sharing this, I found it to be very informative and helpful. Please post your LinkedIn profile URL. I would love to connect.

[@DonGeorgevich]

linkedin.com/in/dgeorgevich

[@RestaurantManager101]

However, I did not go off of this video nor did I take any verbiage into the interview

[@gollamshanthi]

They will share the LP's with interview invite

[@awesomepokemonmoments9155]

these type of thing is like: what do they want to hear. So memorize a bunch of things, and say what they want to hear. Get hired and be a zombie. No wonder we have so many zombie movies out there.

[@sunnymalhotra1348]

Dear AWS aspirants, don't choose this job..!! Round 1, Round 2 and also Round 3 almost will interviewed by Ur seniors only. If U were a 2024 passed out graduate then 2020 or 2021 batch of students from AWS will come for interview. So it is very sad that that seniors are very busy with regular job work and interviewing others. After succesful completion of Round 2, they will never send emails to u other those who do not selected. Those who excellently answered in Round 2 will not qualify in Round 3. Even if we contact the enquiry people, simply talking non-sense. AWS do not follow the leadership principles. If yes, they can contact every person why they do not selected in interview. The AWS team of United States recruitment team , must record and watch the video which is interviewed by the senior and know the truth. We lost our confidence even if performed well in Round 1 and Round 2. 😑😑😑

[@owenzmortgage8273]

Missleading title, not useful for interview, and you are not the expert to give right advice.

[@kheshwankolah9935]

Amazon is boring place to work. Google Facebook r fun.

[@marcinlesniak8266]

L

[@tutnetam]

Too much BLA BLA! DISLIKE

[@asadanees781]

Most material of your video is irrelevant

[@DonGeorgevich]

I just coached a guy last week who was interviewing for an Amazon management position paying $273k and I used everything from this video. Guess what, he got the job and a $25k starting bonus. you can say it's irrelevant all you want, but have you put in into practice and are you speaking from experience or does the content not make sense to you?

[@ninazuninazu6123]

it is too much talk

[@privatename18]

Hi Don, I have a job interview coming up with amazon. I'd like to know what kind of position I should apply for. I need to talk to you over the phone or WhatsApp or email.