Top 7 Amazon Interview Questions + Explanations (with Ex- Amazon + Google + Facebook + Microsoft)

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

TIMESTAMP: (thumbs up!) 1:00 - #1 How to answer WHY AMAZON vs. what to avoid! 2:30 - #2 The most innovative thing you have done? 4:22 - #3 The most complex problem you have solved? 5:50 - #4 What is your WEAKNESS? (Think of a STRENGTH!) 7:34 - #5 Career Failure (Your Career Mistake) 8:45 - #6 Building a product or program from beginning to end? 11:27 - #7 Disagreement with your manager (Oh, Yes!) Many of you who landed an interview or job offers have asked me to buy me a cup of coffee, with no pressure, should you be interested: ➥ www.buymeacoffee.com/hollylee JOIN My KZbin Community: Click the JOIN button on any videos! Weekly MEMBER-ONLY LIVE Career Coaching ➥ Tuesday 12:30 PM Pacific ➥ Friday (Leadership) 9:30 AM Pacific ➥ Community Tab (Questions to ask Interviewers + more templates!) VIP Coaching + Weekly Mock Interview ➥ www.hollylee.co/vip

[@PhilRub1981]

Hello! I apply at amazon for job seasonal in Connecticut. They don't hire me because there are some " safety questions" absolutely I must answer 2 on 3. Can you help me with some question safety?

[@PhilRub1981]

People tell me there is no question for kind of job, Assortation or fulfillment... So I like amazon and I want to work at😢

[@ritusaharan8938]

I am

[@brysonb3569]

Just wanted to say thank you! I watched A LOT of your videos and was offered an L-6 position at a brand new sort facility. I applied several times and finally got an interview. I watched a lot of your content before I went to panel. I prepared over 30 pages of STAR stories. The panel was challenging and I loved it. I’m so happy!

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

That is wonderful, @bryson. Make sure we are connected on Linkedin! CONGRATS!!!! 😍

[@johnkiin219]

Does that mean you have 6 interview because it was a L-6 position?

[@michellehuynh9057]

can I DM you to ask more questions relating to your interview?

[@bmajgaonkar]

Can i DM you?

[@mariaclara-jv4ey]

I got a job offer in Amazon!!! thank you so much Holly Lee! your channel and videos help me a lot!

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

You are so welcome! 🌟 Make sure we are connected via Linkedin.

[@s.r.h.3554]

I am an entry level employee at Amazon fulfillment and been here a year. Packing and all the other entry level jobs in that area. Very generic, easy, and boring work but I see the importance of it all. Applied for Process Assistant position and did the interview. Three questions based on customer obsession, a past goal and how achieved, and name a failure and consequences. Used Star method had past situations ready and felt like I did pretty good. Even interviewers said they got what they needed and it was great, BUT he wanted answers all based on experience while at Amazon. This floored me. Because the work is so easy, generic and mindless all my answers would be empty. As a good worker doing what comes natural puts you so far ahead of the rest doing this job. A goal would be wanting to get the new position. Customer obsession would be I pack fast to get orders out the door. A failure? How would I have answered these and they get anything meaningful based on 1 year of work at the warehouse?

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Great questions. As your industry experience is with Amazon it made sense that they were digging to see if you are a fit and has all the LPs. The expectation is not having every answer for an L4 role, rather, what did you learned and what value have you added?

[@daviddorame3752]

Ahhhhh, damn it. I’m sorry man. It sounds like you did a great job in the interview. You seem to genuinely care and want to do well. I hope you get the next opportunity 🔥👍🏽

[@kunikasingh7371]

Thank you holly, taken notes from your video and I've been selected for L5 in amazon. Thanks a ton once again.

[@Marco-vv4ez]

I just wanted to say I don’t comment literally ever on videos but your videos have helped me get a management role! I just graduated this May and was looking for a career in my field. This video nailed the interview questions to a T!

[@JoseGonzTravels]

I didn’t get hired on with Amazon but the interview experience was well worth it. I’m now with a smaller company working as a manger. I felt that Amazon prepared me to be a better interviewee in the long run.

[@izzykhan123]

What qualifications and experience did you have prior to getting the interview. Sheesh you must be a stand-out candidate if you got chose for an interview by AWS. Pretty impressive dude

[@JoseGonzTravels]

@@izzykhan123 I have a Bachelors degree in Finance with 5 years experience in FP&A (SAAS Finance). I also recently completed my CFI to become a certified financial modeling analyst.

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Beautiful background!

[@rubiismail1076]

Hi Holly, I wished I had come across your site earlier. I have an interview with AWS tomorrow and I've learnt so much just from watching your content the past 2 days. Thanks so much Holly. I'm just so in love with your energy, generosity and authenticity.

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Preparation is key.

[@resortpoint]

Cam on Chi Holly! You're the most to the point so far. Very helpful.

[@mobush35]

Hi Holly! Thank you for your awesome videos. I studied and took notes for my interview by watching your videos. I really liked the STAR method. This was something I have never done before and it worked to gain my focus to write the question down before answering the question. The three step interview went great. I just received my offer letter for my position as a Safety Specilaist! Thanks again!

[@samialp8295]

Hi Martin, I have my first interview tomorrow for Health and Safety Specialist position, can you please give me some more information about the first call? In the invitaion mail it does not say phone screening, it just says 45 minutes call with the recruiter. Should I expect questions regarding LPs or is it just about my previous experiences? Hope you see my message :)

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Apologies for the delay in responding! CONGRATS! Make sure we are connected via Linkedin. 🌟

[@andresmaldonado7356]

I am watching your videos, this is the second one, I am about to binge watch all day during work. I work for Amazon but applied internally for an IT support associate position and prepping for the interview process. This is fantastic information and if I get the position I am going to send you a gift because this type of information is priceless and I appreciate you, your knowledge, experience, tips, and the time you are dedicating out of your day to help strangers. God bless you and have a great day Holly

[@kiwi73703]

Did you get the job?

[@TarasovFrontDev]

Gosh, that's the kind of HR manager I can truly admire

[@mauislim3075]

I have an interview tomorrow for a zone lead and what I thought before with my approach was totally wrong. Thanks for the video. I know kinda see how to lead into the q&a of the interview. Keeping my fingers crossed tomorrow!!!

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Best of luck

[@andreasteyn]

You give such amazing advice, and the way you present and talk is clear and easy to understand. I am sharing your resource with other students and candidates who are looking for work at Amazon and other companies. Your channel is a one stop for everything you need to know to be well informed, and in the know, and make sure to focus on the talents we already have but now will know how to talk about them better in an interview. Please know everything word you say has an impact and it is helping! thank you

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

I was literally commenting on another member, that I like to create content strategically for younger professionals to understand. If I start throwing out corporate phrases, then, I would have left out those who doesn't have experience working in the big tech companies.

[@LoveisJustice]

Great info. I worked for Apple for 4 years and I can relate to some of these questions. You give me some updated insight on how Wow them in the interview. Ty!

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Best of luck 🤞🏻

[@gameplayer1980]

Love the energy in this video. Straight shooter.

[@andylen7072]

Great video. Short, sharp and get to the point. Most importantly have you reflected before and done the work to prepare. Well done Holly!

[@Infantry4Life.RealWarFighters]

Holy, I’m Vietnamese/ Chinese/French. Great tips and I hope I pass my interview.

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Best of luck!

[@kennfranc]

Can you do a video about HR Contact Center Associates, ERC DLS Support, and ERS Sr. Associate, ERC.? Amazon is hiring, ramping actually on this roles, please help us understand it more and the interview keys as well. Thank you!

[@jamesdduong]

Thank you chi Holly. I have an interview next week and this is extremely helpful.

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Best luck to you!

[@xudong5269]

valuable 15mins!

[@karnambhavna9436]

Hi Holly, Can you make an interview specifically for Bar raiser rounds in Amazon. I am an ex Amazonian and i have again got interview scheduled with Amazon..your approach on how to tackle the Bar raise rounds will be very helpful

[@Malinga88]

Thank you so much for this Holly! I have an interview next week and I'm going to watch ALL of your videos. A recruiter reached out to me for a job I hadn't applied for. And I'm kind of worried if I will be able to answer the questions well enough, even though it's a role I haven't done before. Do you have any advice on how to prepare?

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Take a look at this playlist: Questions + Examples kzbin.info/aero/PLfJSsY_suCKNd4YjtP4OjoJuaZSmcW-q1

[@anngene5753]

Hi Holly, thank you so much for these videos!! You mentioned in a comment below you should take 1 month to prepare for an Amazon Interview?? Is this correct? I have to schedule my second round interview (2nd one after recruiter) and almost scheduled it for the following week but now wondering if I should schedule it for a few weeks later? Thank you!

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

If you have failed interviews or with a smaller company, I'd recommend a few months to prep. Take a look at my "Failed Interview" Playlists as I talked about why you should push it out or cancel it if you're not ready.

[@anngene5753]

@@HollyLeeCoaching Thanks for the quick reply, Holly! Doing it now. Thank you and take care!

[@mauriciobori]

Really good content thanks! You’re a great communicator Holly

[@StephenGinman]

You got so much good advice but do you have examples for people who are applying for a job, say for example an entry-level IT at Amazon, but has only discovered that this is the career path that he/she wants to take but doesnt have credentials at all?

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

That’s pretty much a large amount of my members. Have you been to my Tuesday live coaching? Members do show up weekly to announce their amazon offer.

[@clairestofthemall]

Watching and subscribed because i applied internally for an L5 role. Waiting for the 5th bar raiser interview. Very helpful

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Good luck!

[@abm2234]

TY for all your videos, they were a BIG help preparing me for my Loop!! 🤞💫

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Happy to help!

[@natalieclarereadings]

Great value! Love people who help people ❤

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Hey Friend 😍

[@nardaromero8354]

Hello Holly! Thank you for your help! I cannot name one specific thing that helped me get a job at Amazon because I watch many many of your videos!!! But I know that information you provided has definitely contributed!!! Thank You! I was not able to afford the private coaching but I would love to donate if you accept donations! Please! Please! Thank You 🙏🏻

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

How did your interview go?! If you're interested, I LOVE coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/hollylee

[@lsworldtraveler590]

Wonderful, helpful video. Thank you

[@japanjournal6560]

Thank you for sharing, very helpful!

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

You are so welcome!

[@ryangupta6996]

So thankful to you for the compete insight

[@ebenezerfagundes1001]

You are so good!

[@Uldrod]

Hi Holly! I just want to thank you for your videos and tips. I'm not a developer, but today I had an interview with a big company for a dream job and I prepared myself with your tips and it really helped me. I don't know if I'm going to get the job, it's still too early in the process to tell, but I was prepared for the interview. So thank you sincerely.

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

That is awesome!

[@nonyobusiness2904]

thank you! eye opening :)

[@AngelaLMays]

Your video and advice is great and very helpful. I like the way you provide detailed explanations for each question type. Thank you so much for your advice.

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

You're very welcome!

[@stephanieemicente]

Hi Jolly, I was watching your videos and something caught my attention, in this one you recommend speaking on "i" and not "we". But in another one you mention that a common mistake is to speak about yourself too much and forgot to mention the other people and you may look like full of yourself. Do you have any tips on how to talk about your achievements without sounding egocentric? thank you for all your help

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Great question. Rather than saying "we" which does not demonstrate what you have actually done or your efforts in delivering results, simply start with "I own, I lead, As a project owner, etc" I should make a video about this!

[@stephanieemicente]

@@HollyLeeCoaching thank you very much for your guidance. I would like to say I just got an offer! Your videos were more than helpful. I would love to buy you a coffee 🎉

[@shubhamchandra9258]

This is simply epic. Thanks for the very directed content.

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gemgemvn]

It's great to find your video. Thank you from Vietnam.

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Thanks for watching! I miss New Year in Saigon!

[@amylovescoffee4759]

Hi Holly, I'm so happy to discover your channel, instant Sub! Btw I was also born in Vietnam and Chinese, immigrated to US when I was 13. (High-five!) 👏

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Tech companies are 70% diverse. English is my 4th language and I relied upon grammarly pro in all my writing; no shame in that!

[@amylovescoffee4759]

@@HollyLeeCoaching ah ha! English is also my 4th/5th language, I still need to improve😄. And yea, I love how inclusive and diverse tech companies culture is, that's why I'm targeting tech jobs and in the process of prepping. Your videos are very helpful. Thank you for great content.

[@andresvillalpando542]

Thanks for your video Holly, very helpful!

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Glad it was helpful!

[@klaudia85]

Thank you Holly for your videos. It was very helpful🥰i passed my intern interwiev🙂

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Congrats, @szydełkiem wyczarowane!

[@dreday1062000]

Thank you for your video. It's really helpful. I have an area manager interview tomorrow. A recruiter found me while pursuing my MBA. Is it true that all college hires are only offered L4 positions?

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

I am not experienced in the college space but I believe so. Degree without industry experience.

[@annavandgaard8438]

This is a great video!! 🙌

[@krithikahariharan9364]

Hi Holly do you have reference material for Amazon solution architect online assessment test.

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

All my materials are online by doing a quick search, as mentioned on my "Interview Strategies" playlist with tutorial as well.

[@walterbrown2425]

My phone interview for Loss Prevention Specialist is coming up on Monday. What are some questions I can expect?

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Have you seen my playlists of questions and answers?

[@sydneytan1026]

Hi Holly, I wished I watched this video earlier than your others. I’m in the loop with the last interview coming up tomorrow. I was asked 5 times on innovative or creative. I literally ran out of examples that I prepared. I blew it by taking a long pause over 5mins looking for a story during one of the interviews. Any last minute advice? Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Never take an interview until you’re ready!

[@LarryAdigun1]

Hey Holly love your videos, I went through a few of your videos and I think I'm pretty prepared. The ones I'm having the most trouble with is complex problem and most innovative. I'm applying interviewing for Project Support Engineer for the Global Security team and my background is project, product management and operations support which aligns perfectly lol but I'm having trouble formatting how I would answer those because I want to show ownership, innovativeness and really reel them in to the story and tips?

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

ALL your answers should be showing ownership as without that you won't be able to deliver results to your customers. Don't overthink - what is the biggest problem you have solve (think large scale).

[@Yawar1986]

Hi Holly, are those standard questions for Salaried positions? Because I have Zoom interviews for Loss Prevention Specialist.

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

how did it go?

[@Yawar1986]

@Holly Lee unfortunately they never got back to me to set up the interview after I emailed them saying that I was interested. After a month they sent me an email saying that the position was taken and there won't be mote openings in the area.

[@OnlyloveandGod]

You are awesome!!!

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Hope it helped!

[@integratedjourney]

just heard THE CEO of Amazon saying in a video explaining Frugality on Amazon website that some Manager said: " I would bend over for a penny"!!!!!!! What in the world? How is that smth that inspires trust or willingness for someone valuable to come in such a company? Thats despicable! Not very leader like AT ALL!

[@HeyItsSahilSoni]

I have a question, probably a stupid one, but ima ask anyways. Can I ask the interviewer "why shouldn't i join you?" Would that be any good?

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

That's actually an intelligent question!

[@HeyItsSahilSoni]

@@HollyLeeCoaching thanks for replying, so if someone do ask that question, what type of response could come from that, I mean to ask if there are any patterns to look for in the response to identify any red flags or something off?

[@ds68889]

Hi Holly, I am from Singapore and really wanna thank you for your videos and coaching. Got a question here and hope you can shed some light. I am trying to gauge the expected salary for a finance role, can I use the glass door salary in US for that role and convert it to Sgd to derive the number? In short, does the salary of a role in Amazon differs across geographical area? Many thanks. :)

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Great question. Each country has it's own cost of living that differs and I believe Singapore's salary is lower. I won't be able to give you the specific numbers. My advice is to never settled for the first offer!

[@rintheusa]

Why am I only seeing this after my interview with the hiring manager 😢

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

saved it for next time!

[@HannibalPOV]

Hey Holly because of your videos I made it to my 2nd round of amazon interviews. The first one was about behavioral questions but the 2nd wil be as well about that. Is that normal ?

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Everything is normal, as one would never know the exact questions; hence, the art of interview.

[@motivationshortsadda]

Hi could you please tell me what behavioral questions were asked?

[@sacomoris]

Hello, how was your interview?

[@motivationshortsadda]

@@sacomoris it was puton hold

[@apoorvakumar7102]

Hi. I am a US citizen residing in India. Do I stand a good chance of getting an internship with Amazon in the summer of 2022?

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

I don’t have any details on college hiring. I bet you can find a ton of resources on google search.

[@supercrazydesi]

Apply on their website under the intern/recent graduate section. Yes, they will consider you.

[@dhruvivijaydesai8307]

I have a phone call interview in 4 days, is it possible you can coach me I signed up for the VIP coaching :) Love your videos!

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Hello, @Dhruvi! Thanks so much for inquiring my VIP Coaching service. 4 days is not enough time for me to get you ready, as it takes at least a month to prep for an Amazon interview; unless you have already worked for the top tech companies. Do reach out to me via Linkedin, so I can evaluate your background.

[@dhruvivijaydesai8307]

@@HollyLeeCoaching You are so quick in responding and being there for me :) I am so excited and yes I did message you :)

[@Kingj2real]

I feel like I watched a video that was just links to other videos 😅

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

That's how our human mind learned!

[@amerhannoun1088]

I will be honest, watching your videos without having an example answer just to build my answer on is stressing me out

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Did you click on the recommended examples videos? As it’s hard to fit everything in one single video.

[@AbdullahButt-r2q]

How to pass amzone safety question

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

All the questions are the same. Take a look at the playlist "Amazon LP Questions"

[@brunojustino5940]

Algum vídeo em português ?

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

sorry, no :(

[@rikucoffee6474]

Hey Holly.. I get emails from amazon recruiters with the job opportunities. However when I reply with my details and resume, I never hear back from them. This has happened about 5 times already. I have prune and improved my resume, however the case is still the same. Do you see any reason, why this keeps happening. India.. for Program Manager roles

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Follow up with the Recruiter! Sometimes, they just reach out to hundreds of candidates at a time and need to check their inbox!

[@rikucoffee6474]

@@HollyLeeCoaching thanks Holly. Dint expect a reply from you, amidst this swarm of comments tagging you. Thank you for your reply

[@shanejohnson41]

Holly how can I contact u for hire ?

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

www.linkedin.com/in/hollylee/

[@siobhanquinn4635]

Videos very choppy

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Which part do you have questions on?

[@purplesparklefelicity5731]

1st view

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[@purplesparklefelicity5731]

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[@EvaBopp]

20 years???? excuse me? when did you star work? at age of 10?

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

I don't reveal my age =)

[@webadzteam8484]

interview with amazon is waste of time.

[@HollyLeeCoaching]

Why do you feel this way?