Interview: Amazon Recruiter (Things you should know before applying)

[@이응-k7o]

This is the most helpful amazon interview prep video I've ever watched. THank you so much

[@CareerSchool]

Glad this can help!!!

[@이응-k7o]

In fact, I got a job at Amazon. It’s been an year now since I start working at Amazon 👍

[@darthvadar2915]

The guy on the left asked every question that I had, every last one. Great guy! Thanks for this.

[@CareerSchool]

thanks for the comment! that was me :)

[@carlosvillanueva5632]

So happy you asked about work life balance. I am about to interview and I am crazy anxious thanks to the rumors online. I want to work for a cool company but I don't want to die for it.

[@CareerSchool]

Thanks for the comment!

[@LilMissAliKat]

As someone fairly unfamiliar with the Amazon workplace culture, as well as having applied without a referral (which I would assume puts me at a bit of a disadvantage,) this was incredibly helpful!! Thank you for the video!! 👍🏻

[@CareerSchool]

glad this was helpful!

[@LilMissAliKat]

@@CareerSchool Just wanted you to know that I had my interview with Amazon & got the job!! This video was so instrumental in how I approached the process and I just cant thank you both enough!! ☺️🙌🏼

[@aimeesteel4758]

This is such a great interview with great tips! I particularly enjoyed the part about being concise during interviews. Keep it simple!

[@CareerSchool]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zahravisram3915]

Incredible video from an Amazon Recruiter providing advice on the Amazon interview process! Looking forward to joining the team - I am an Amazonian.

[@CareerSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brittanybaker8685]

Amazon looks at every resume that comes in without a screening system? That’s different + amazing.

[@CareerSchool]

Thanks for the comment!

[@Fouroclocklover38]

Correct. And I Agree.

[@1202aquarius]

this is one of the most helpful and descriptive video I can find on the internet about the Amazon hiring process. Kudos !!

[@CareerSchool]

thanks for the comment!

[@beeebeeeto]

I was contacted by an AWS recruiter, had my first phone interview which ended with the recruiter saying “ we went overtime but you’re so interesting to listen to, I really liked everything I heard” 3 days later I check the dashboard and see that I’m no longer under consideration. I asked confirmation from the recruiter that the process was not going forward but I haven’t received a reply. Oh well.

[@CareerSchool]

I’m sorry you are going through this.

[@தமிழோன்]

I think they're trained to talk like that. My Amazon recruiter was also very friendly until he tried to ghost me after the 4 hour long final round. I sent an email after a week for a feedback and then after a month. Then finally after a couple of months, he called me to say that I was not selected. He didn't even care to explain what went wrong and he was not as energetic as he was initially. 🙄 But one good thing about Amazon is that your resume and contact details will remain in their database. You may be contacted again by a different recruiter in the future. I got contacted by 3 different Amazon recruiters after the rejection.

[@johnny5941]

@@தமிழோன் Are you Indian? How would that affect your job search with amazon?

[@BlackShogun1]

My son went from working hard on a hay farm to being a package driver for Amazon for one dollar more an hour. He loved it at first but that love quickly wore off. As he kept making his delivery time goals each week, they kept pushing him more and more without any bonuses. It was never good enough. He was working 12 hour shifts. He was exhausted, going up flights up stairs carrying packages daily. The better he was, they more they worked him until he completely gave out. Once he tripped on a step and he was terrified to tell management so he wouldn't get yelled at n get a mark against him or get fired. I cleaned his elbow and super glued his elbow skin together and put butterfly stitches on it send sent him back to work. A year later, after 2 years of no raises, tighter goals to meet, no recognition for safety, and reaching his goals, he gave up n quit.Km 5 months ago

[@CareerSchool]

Hi BS1 - I am very sorry to hear this. Hope your son is feeling happier now.

[@arielsantos3652]

great conversation and insights from an insider perspective...

[@CareerSchool]

Glad this can help!

[@LillyAnneEspinosa]

Thomas, you were my lunch buddy for my onsite !!

[@CareerSchool]

thank you for the comment!

[@shanmujai]

Thank you very much ! Great video. Love the recruiter’s helpful nature. I have an upcoming interview and is really helpful.

[@CareerSchool]

Thank you!

[@JessicaHicks]

This was a great interview!

[@CareerSchool]

thanks!

[@Victajay]

wonderful insight, subscribed.

[@CareerSchool]

Welcome aboard!

[@mariamogyorossy6132]

Excellent interview prep video, thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@CareerSchool]

Thanks for the comment!

[@mr.mystiks9968]

Bruh if your managers need to TELL you to take PTO, that just screams bad WLB for the average employee. If WLB is fine, your managers shouldn’t have to compensate it for it. Plus, Amazon hires so much primarily due to the fact that they PIP and fire employees with a yearly target. Someone’s getting let go at the end of the day.

[@CareerSchool]

Hi Mr Mystiks - I think it depends on what team you are on and what you are looking for in your career too. But great points you have there as well!

[@jazmin6031]

Me excited because after the phone screening for a Recruiter role, my application stills says under consideration!!! Omg, I hope I can work there. I already imagine the fast paced day, all the challenges!!! omg, would be so cool

[@CareerSchool]

glad things are moving forward! keep up!

[@jazmin6031]

Got rejected already :(

[@miranlee9765]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing this!

[@CareerSchool]

thank you for the comment!

[@murugesanmahalingam6965]

Great conversation and valuable insights . Thanks for this video

[@CareerSchool]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Idontknowthing001]

Super thank you to both of you for your wonderful contribution here. I found it very useful. Thank you must go without saying for this insightful vid though I hope more people start contributing to such videos with 'Super thanks' on this free platform.

[@CareerSchool]

it is my pleasure thank you so much!

[@theunstoppablealex6587]

Great video, you went down in depth

[@CareerSchool]

thank you for the comment!

[@tkimdev]

I have an amazon interview coming up :) helpful video thank you

[@CareerSchool]

Good luck!

[@ZOA360]

The one question he should’ve asked him was, “How did you get hired by Amazon?” * I’d be curious to hear both their answers.

[@CareerSchool]

Hi Ted! thanks for the note. I will def try to ask next time!

[@villian_von_badguy_ii145]

@3:15, I just went through the Phone interview and am about to have my 4-5hr in person (Virtual). The phone screen was not the way you explained it. My phone call was with a person who does the job, but he was in Prague, the local office manager was on the phone call also. The manager just didnt say or ask anything during the call.

[@CareerSchool]

Hi Mutant Mike, Thanks for the note. The format might differ slightly depending on the team you are interviewing for. But the fundamental of the interview should’ve been the same. Hope you passed your phone screen!

[@RoadToSalvationX]

Great talk, thanks a bunch

[@CareerSchool]

thank you for the comment!

[@sebastianjr.4714]

Thanks for some great tips and advice...

[@CareerSchool]

thank you for commenting!

[@todayis-cc5vg]

This is really cool 😎 Thanks for sharing this video!

[@CareerSchool]

thank you for the comment!

[@nagautube1]

Nice discussion, thank you !!

[@CareerSchool]

Thank you for the comment!

[@NguyenVinhHang]

Thank you for the informative video, this gives me an idea about referrals. 🤗

[@CareerSchool]

Glad that it helps!

[@srideviperumal9825]

Thank you so much this video helped me in clearing my interview 🙏

[@CareerSchool]

Thank you for the comment!

[@lynnr2946]

Very helpful information

[@CareerSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anvithakondahouse5373]

Thanks a lot for this conversation

[@CareerSchool]

Our pleasure!

[@Shaniloka369]

That was great interview conversation. Thanks for this

[@CareerSchool]

thanks for the comment!

[@Shaniloka369]

No response yet

[@CareerSchool]

I would move on and apply to other roles if that is the case. Im sorry

[@clarkkent-gable]

I just applied and took the exam. So hopefully the Recruiter likes my response.

[@CareerSchool]

great! hope all goes well!

[@eon001]

I've got an interview with Amazon tomorrow. Kinda burned out with the studying tbh. Hopefully I'll do well.

[@CareerSchool]

Good luck!!

[@gjdud12]

how'd it go?

[@eon001]

@@gjdud12 Great. Got through to the 2nd round, but then I got a email yesterday saying my position was filled, and they would not be processing my application any further. :(

[@gjdud12]

@@eon001 That's unfortunate. I'll be taking my interview tomorrow... They said my written assignment was outstanding but I'm still anxious. Anyway, Hope you find a better position next time!

[@eon001]

@@gjdud12 Thanks. I'll be alright. I might still be in the running for another vacancy. Either way I'll be ok. Good luck for your interview.

[@rayantar3181]

Really useful, thank you!!

[@CareerSchool]

Thank you for the comment! Glad this is helpful!

[@hjs5094]

Very interesting and informative

[@CareerSchool]

thank you for the comment!

[@jieunkang1124]

This video is very helpful!

[@CareerSchool]

thanks for the comment!

[@Nat-qw6jf]

This is so good!

[@CareerSchool]

thanks for commenting!

[@tjaz507]

Thanks for posting!!!

[@CareerSchool]

thank you for the comment!

[@jefflitman773]

Hi Thomas, thanks for producing these, they are one of the better ones I have viewed. I am currently interviewing for a Sr. Partner Dev Manager role within the GSI Alliances. It is an individual contributor role. I have been through 2 rounds of interviews and have moved forward to having my panel interview "Virtually" in the next week or so. My question is do you really need to have examples ready for all 14 LP's or are their a few for my role that are typically asked. Thanks again!

[@CareerSchool]

Hi Jeff! Thanks for the comment. So i would have total about 6~8 stories in which can cover the leadership principles. If it is an ic role you prob wont get “hire and develop the best” if that make sense

[@jessiezhao7704]

great content!

[@CareerSchool]

Thank you!

[@소이소이-r3l]

Great video! Thank you for sharing info :) 😸

[@CareerSchool]

thanks for the comment!

[@codeTreeMS]

Amazon leadership Principles, specially for SDE position, @

[@CareerSchool]

Thank you for the comment!

[@Idontknowthing001]

Thanks!

[@CareerSchool]

thank you for the kind donation!!

[@ALHASSAN4571]

i love to do this!

[@CareerSchool]

thanks for the comment

[@keatonchaplinfilms6264]

How are ya, Career School. it is extremely gorgeous video. thanks. :)

[@CareerSchool]

thank you for the comment!

[@edgehodl4832]

great video! question, how many pages resume can be tops?

[@CareerSchool]

I always say that your resume should be one page max.

[@hulakids5498]

Pls add more videos about recruiter

[@CareerSchool]

will try! thanks for the comment!

[@mojjammil]

Great video. Going to be handy for me while I'm waiting for my update. I was reached out from Amazon UC Dublin for and FEE and AWS Lambda position. I just had initial chat with the recruiter on LinkedIn and was asked for my CV. After reviewing CV with the team, I was invited for an online coding assessment. I was given 5 days to do the assessment. Now I'm waiting to hear back after the Engineer's review of the code - which apparently will take 24-48 hours. Let's see how the rest goes.

[@CareerSchool]

hey! glad this can help! fingers crossed!!

[@ValeriaOz]

Tell us about the outcome!

[@TheCustomer]

What if I have 3 different applications under consideration? Different areas, catalog associate and Senior positions in supply chain. I was interviewed for one, I am more interested in the other 2 because they pay more and they are senior positions. How can I follow up about the other 2 positions without sounding negative or give the impression that I dont like the position I am being interviewed for? Will they even interview me for more than a position at once?

[@CareerSchool]

Hi F - I would reach out to your recruiter or recruiting coordinator and ask for advice.

[@akidim13]

Is military a plus ? I have a great resume but nothing specifically to recruiting , but what I do have is skills that will do great in recruiting , if that makes any sense

[@CareerSchool]

Hi! thank you for commenting. I would check out this website! www.amazon.jobs/en/military

[@Tsooraz]

Is it possible to apply from smartphones?many times i tried but I'm getting too confusion to fillup the online form?

[@CareerSchool]

great question. I think you can but I never tried.

[@mariab.cardona1879]

Thomas: Amazing interview! I have a question, during the last months the web is plenty of scammers who are trying to take advantage of candidates. So I got a email today asking me to schedule a phone interview. So I chose threes options for a call. I am not sure if that is a real email or maybe the scammers wanna make a pass on me. How do we recognize if it is so??

[@CareerSchool]

very good question but I am not sure how to answer this. I would recommend you comparing your email address with the one you applied with. Also, might be a good start to check the email sender on LinkedIn to see if he/she is actually an Amazon employee.

[@DreeTheSupplier]

I had my interview via Amazon Chime

[@ravellaprasadrao5230]

@@DreeTheSupplier what are questions in phone screening

[@KenSherman]

1:13 oordinator or coordinator? 10:51 Now they have 16 leadership principles.

[@CareerSchool]

coordinator and yup you are right!

[@TheCustomer]

What is the salary for Catalog Associates? I am being considerer for Catalog Associate or Senior Catalog Associate working with AVS. Any idea whats their salaries in Netherlands or in the EU?

[@CareerSchool]

Hi F! I would encourage you to check it out on google or level.fyi. Unfortunately, I am not aware what a catalog associate is :(

[@misswiss278]

can you say sth about the pathways program? do they look for special grades...?

[@CareerSchool]

thanks for the comment! let me try to find someone to interview!

[@himanshuk9580]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@CareerSchool]

Hope it helped!

[@himanshuk9580]

@@CareerSchool yes, I am happy that I've found this channel.👍 Lots of insight in other videos of this channel as well.

[@anaszubi8091]

How quickly can I transfer to a different roll within Amazon after my start day? For example operations to corporate

[@CareerSchool]

I don't think there is a set time on when you can transfer. but usually people stay in one role for 1 year~1.5 years.

[@Fouroclocklover38]

30 Days after you are Hired you can Transfer.

[@MikeC-bu7ds]

If you weren't selected for the role after the interview process, how long should you wait before applying for a similar role posted within Amazon?

[@CareerSchool]

It depends but I think you can try immediately.

[@riyabhatia106]

hello Thomas i have a scheduled interview for recruiting specialist/onboarding specialist role please guide me a bit on this. I am pretty nervous but i really want a job.

[@CareerSchool]

Hi Riya, I am Yong who interviewed Thomas in this video. Hope your interview went well!

[@arsenaljam]

Hi Riya Bhatia, I also have an interview for a recruitment role at Amazon and was wondering whether you had any advice about the interview? If I may, what sort of questions did they ask during your interview? I hope you received good news on yours!

[@kidmelo1994]

I have a hard time making my resume 5mb to apply for Amazon. How to make a resume bigger

[@CareerSchool]

thank you for commenting! I would convert it to pdf. that way it will be smaller in size :)

[@yosiefberhe4974]

Hi, it was a good video to watch, but how many weeks do they take to reply with an answer to the applications? it's been 2 months since i have applied and i did not get any reply for the application from the recruiters. It just says 'application submitted', what does it mean and when should i get a reply or a call from the company Amazon?

[@CareerSchool]

Hi yosief - thanks for the comment. I understand that this might be frustrating. But I dont really have a good answer to this. I would suggest you search for a new role that matches you and submit again. Thanks for being patient!

[@yosiefberhe4974]

@@CareerSchool I did apply for other role 2 days after i applied to the first role. but that was rejected, the first one is still there, no acceptance no rejection.

[@CareerSchool]

Hi Yosief - I am not a person who hires. So I dont know everything about recruiting. That being said, I would try applying for more roles and if that still doesnt work, try getting your resume reviewed and a referral from someone you know that works at Amazon! hope this helps!

[@yosiefberhe4974]

@@CareerSchool thank you very much. I will try doing that.

[@CareerSchool]

@@yosiefberhe4974 thank you for subscribing!

[@khusbu_k1]

Hello, I had applied for the position of Abuse Prevention and Community Trust Ops on 13th January Due to some technical issues I was not able to attend. I had mailed the recruiter but no response came it's been 3 days. Do they cancel the candidature if interview not attended

[@CareerSchool]

they shouldnt be canceling the interview because of that. hope you heard back!

[@lillydo7713]

Hi Thomas, can you share your experiences as a former Amazonian, is there a hire to fire culture and PIP culture to remove the lowest performers each year? I've read many posts or articles that concerns me Amazon has this internal toxic culture which makes it a turn off for candidates to apply or accept an offer.

[@CareerSchool]

Hello! I dont think this is something that I can discuss. Thank you for understanding.

[@Shaniloka369]

Do they respond to your application for management role? Cause I have applied late May but I haven't heard from them. I feel they don't want me. 😕

[@CareerSchool]

Hi - I would say that it depends. But if you don't hear back for 2 weeks, i would just go with applying to another role.

[@madhun8092]

How it will be on Amazon leadership principles round

[@CareerSchool]

hi! I have other videos on my channel that you can reference for Leadership Principle. is there a specific one you are looking for?

[@huntercool9153]

Hey, i applied for Lead fulfillment associate and got a interview call but just wondering is it lower than manager/ PA ? and how about the pay scale...?

[@CareerSchool]

hello! i think it will depend on the role.

[@picklechips1483]

Hello! I know this is old news, but thought I would provide an update. Basically, its a Tier 1 position with the same pay but you're an assistant to the learning department. You're an unpaid trainer essentially. But, you get to be considered an "Ambassador" and I think that makes you eligible to go out of state and be a trainer at brand new opening Amazons for time and a half. They do pay for your hotel and flight as well.

[@caitthegreat6186]

I’m applying for a job at Amazon to work as virtual customer service and I was wondering if there’s going to be an interview where I have to actually talk to someone or if there will be no interview and just a test that I have to take online, because I read that some people don’t even have an interview and they just take this online assessment and then wait for Amazon to respond and tell them if they got the job or not.

[@CareerSchool]

Hi - I am not familiar with the virtual customer service role. My understanding is most of the corporate roles would be interview questions based on Leadership Principle.

[@caitthegreat6186]

@@CareerSchool Oh ok

[@radhikamaddela9173]

Mine is different, i go the online assessment first

[@CareerSchool]

What role were you interviewing for?

[@jasontaylor8283]

I just went through the process for a technical sourcer and there was an online assessment after the recruiter screen

[@yeahriightt24]

@@jasontaylor8283 interesting, I’ve never heard of an online assessment for a sourcer. Could you give detail?

[@LilMissAliKat]

@@CareerSchool Same with me, I applied directly through the Amazon website for the PillPack Virtual Customer Care position. After my initial application & resume were submitted, I was emailed an invite for an online assessment. I would assume phone and virtual interviews come later? if the assessment is passed?

[@ibrahimkouandi3969]

Comment pour travailler avec la société Amazon

[@CareerSchool]

Thanks for the comment

[@Champion5150]

Do you have any videos on Amazon DSP partnership interviews

[@CareerSchool]

hey! thanks for the comment! are you asking for Amazon Ads?

[@Champion5150]

@@CareerSchool Dsp

[@christopherwalsh3101]

How I find an amazon recruiter?

[@CareerSchool]

I would try to use LinkedIn!

[@MrLeoben2]

I had onsite over a year ago and failed. Got put on a 1 year ban from applying. I applied recently after the ban and got rejected again. I feel someone might be blacklisting me. I know I have what it takes to do this job. Is there an appeals process? Or can I get a referral to overturn a possible "strongly not inclined"

[@CareerSchool]

I cant really speak to this because i dont know the background. Did you have a referral when you applied again?

[@1pavankumar23]

This is good video, however have one question, heard from friends .. Does Amazon, has any process of firing people yearly with certain percentage? sorry, just like to clarify this details, as the is videos shows, recruiters are very good and open to help.

[@CareerSchool]

thanks for the comment. I dont think I am the right person to talk about this. thank you!

[@lah523]

Can someone help me with the application Amazon Team lead please? I feel like I’m lost. I don’t know how to put all my experience in word. Any hep would be appreciated

[@CareerSchool]

Thank you for the comment! What help are you looking for?

[@lah523]

@@CareerSchool I’m applying in Amazon for team lead position. There will be about 300 applicants. I don’t know how to make my cover letter and CV look stand out

[@od2437]

I want to quit my current job so I can prepare for the interview. Does it matter if I’m not employed when applying to a position at Amazon?

[@CareerSchool]

I dont think it matters.

[@od2437]

@@CareerSchool ok thanks. I thought not having a job currently would make my resume less competitive somehow

[@ssa7438]

Great video, ****new sub*****I notice he said connect to as many recruiters as possible. How can I find an Amazon Recruiter? I have been looking into jobs on Indeed. However there are so many scams.

[@CareerSchool]

I would check it out on LinkedIn to search for people. For example, search for “amazon recruiter” or roles that you are interested in like “amazon product manager”

[@jannatuljahin6770]

Can anyone tell me where to apply to be a recruiter in Amaozn? Share the link please

[@abhishekmahadik4082]

Hi if someone is rejected after they have gone through the entire interview process. Does amazon reconsider such profiles in future ?

[@CareerSchool]

good question this really depends. but I know that the company "recycles" candidates.

[@HowardFeinstein]

Whats your advice for an interview for a specific role, but you're really interested in a different role at a company?

[@CareerSchool]

I think this is a good question. I would first chat through this with your recruiter. They might have better answers. I would say something like "I am open to other roles like XX or YY"

[@rawiaj6984]

Hi, Is it always has to be numbers in the interview? Can you explain more what’s the numbers that they will ask about? Or it depends on what is the job position? I was a store manager and now I have an interview for operation supervisor with Amazon and I’m actually terrified because I’m not a big talker and I don’t really understand the numbers questions?!

[@CareerSchool]

Hi RJ, thanks for the comment. Yes. I understand that quantifying stuff might be hard. if you were a store manager can you say something like "because of my work I was able to make things more efficient which led to saving XX hours per employee per day which is around YY hours per year in total" hope this helps!

[@rawiaj6984]

@@CareerSchool Thank you very much, I appreciate it 🙏

[@darthvadar2915]

I got a message from a recruiter and I thought I was special. Clearly I'm not

[@CareerSchool]

you are def special! thanks for the comment!

[@jeswynntellezhernandez428]

Can I just go up to the recruiting office and apply in person ?

[@CareerSchool]

I don't think they do that anymore :)

[@isaacmcsorley9773]

"mhm"

[@CareerSchool]

thanks for the comment!

[@lasttwhisper]

I thought it will be the area manger or level 3s that makes someone go ahead on the process or not. or maybe this guy was talking about L4 , l5 , l6 positions in that case i can see it that way. however in my warehouse ,, i saw lots of level 1 promoted to level 3 because they kissed asss to level 4 and they all got promoted. ? hmmmm someone isnt right here ? unless that area manger was the recruiter ?? who the hell is the recruiter in my warehouse ??

[@CareerSchool]

hi! thank you for the comment. These are mostly focused on the corporate roles not warehouse roles.

[@lasttwhisper]

@@CareerSchool thanks. anyhow, i figured out how it works in my warehouse. My AM can refer me but the operation mangers are the hiring managers and they have the final saying. Lol i literally disrespected or didnt say anything to operation mangers because they never talked nor work with the team in the fields. this is the main reason i got fked at my application.

[@just5462]

I never heard anyone say I'd like to work for Amazon... hmm

[@CareerSchool]

thanks for the comment!

[@tonywilliams4410]

dude said "here at Amazon" 4 trillion times

[@CareerSchool]

Thanks for the comment!

[@johnnydavid601]

I was a keen optimistic to travel to Canada I tried all I could to get a visa to Canada for I failed for 2 years, A medical doctor based in Canada referred me to Mr Aiden james, he really guided me and I was issued a visa on January.

[@whatsapppto9724]

the good things about him, is his ability to help the average and the poor to afford Tobe among the 4000,0000 of immigrants of Canada 2021

[@marybray1635]

he submitted my application to ESDC for LMIA followed by the second application to CIC, finaly i got a permission, well I got my Visa afterwards mr.jared. is really playing a professional role.

[@CareerSchool]

thanks for the comment

[@lxc7548]

Will it hurt my case if I tell my recruiter that he looks really hot?

[@CareerSchool]

I dont think that is a good idea ;)

[@viktorask]

Brutal company, little benefits. No way would works for them

[@CareerSchool]

Thanks for the comment

[@oarecarerobert3764]

Please stop hmm-ing in the microphone and said "yes, yeah etc" when your interlocutor is speaking. Is unnecessary and if you want to say something please keep everything until after your interlocutor is ending what he has to said. You had nice questions and is a great interview overall, but please stop doing that cause is really, really hard for us to listen through. Thank you and good luck!!

[@CareerSchool]

Thanks for the feedback! Hope the content helped

[@khalidtheefirst]

calm down lol he owes you noting