I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA)
Interview
Three phone interviews. Great correspondence from recruiting team. Fourth round, In-person was also well managed; however, it felt like a beat-down process rather than a true discussion. I have 15+ years experience, and I felt like I was treated like a junior level applicant or recent grad. Let's discuss ideas and if this will work, rather than challenge me and attempt to make me feel small at every turn. This was two of the six in-person interviews. I don't play games, and didn't feel their culture was where I fit.
Plus, I had to write a 3-4 page essay after the 3 rounds of phone interviews. Not one person in the in-person day had read my essay prior to meeting. All my prep with ideas and essay was pointless.
They held interviews. There were multiple rounds. I met people. It was as expected, they're clear on the process. Answers were timely. The online assessment was work but it was completed and that moved me forward.
It was touch and go but moved quickly. Several around with multiple layers of interviewers were in the process. Some sessions were team interviews which is helpful. Others were virtual which was also helpful.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you contribute to our culture in a meaningful way?
I applied online. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Amsterdam) in Jul 2022
Interview
I rarely leave reviews but in this case i feel i have to share my position. The process has been very lengthy with a total of 7 interviews, a written assessment and a request of preparing a large number of case studies.
I have done everything and after 7 interviews even the hiring manager praised me for my dedication and preparation and that i would have been great for the job.
after the last interview i was told that they aim to get back to me within 5 working days, after few weeks and chasing no reply from them, I have just received a line that i wouldn't have been offered the job with little or no explanation/feedback.
I found the all process quite dry and not very respectful, considering the time I have spent to prepare for those interviews, plus considering I have already a very demanding job and I am working full time.
I never spoke or received a call from a "real person" only emails.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Many questions on describing how your cope with certain situations? how you show innovation? Stakeholders management etc
Candidates applying for Management roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Amazon overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Amazon as a Management according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 100%
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