Amazon Interview Question

Tell me about a time you handled a crisis?

Interview Answer

Anonymous

Apr 6, 2021

During a particular team project for my previous employer, we were literally seven days away for the project deadline and everything was going smoothly and as planned. Unfortunately, two important members of the team had to go off without notice; one due to sickness and the second due to compassionate reasons. The project was thrown into turmoil, and it initially looked like the project would not get delivered, having potentially disastrous consequences for the client. I decided to step up to the plate and search for ways we could get the project over the finishing line. I started scouting for talent from other departments, and after a day of intense searching, we managed to hire two people to help us complete the project. We all worked around the clock due to the time already lost and pulled together, dug deep and focused on the project outcomes. At the end of the deadline the project was completed, and more importantly, to the required specification. I believe I am at my bet when under pressure and can always be relied upon to be resilient, innovative and determined.

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