How To Rock The Amazon Competency Based Interview

Amazon interview process, STAR method, Leadership Principles, practical tips, templates and top questions!

What you'll learn

How a competency based interview at Amazon is conducted: what to expect

The Amazon Leadership principles: their importance for the interview

The STAR interview method: do's and dont's for your answers

Examples of Amazon Leadership principles based questions

Practical tips on how to best prepare yourself to rock the interview: the "cheat" sheet

Requirements

No experience required for this course

A Laptop and Internet connection

Description

I am a Procurement & Supply Chain Transformation Director with 10+ years of professional experience (including 8 years at Amazon) as an Hiring Manager.I have reviewed thousands of CV's, interviewed 200+ candidates and interview prepped 100+ people and I understand deeply the Amazon interview process, how to perform well, and what hiring committees are looking for when making a decision.This course is designed to help individuals who are interested in applying for positions at Amazon. You will learn how to effectively prepare for and pass an interview using the STAR method and the Amazon leadership principles. The course will cover the key concepts and strategies needed to showcase your skills and experiences in alignment with Amazon's expectations. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of the interview process at Amazon and be equipped with the tools to confidently navigate it.Course Objectives:Understand the Amazon interview processUnderstand the STAR method and its application in Amazon interviewsFamiliarize with the 16 Amazon leadership principles and their significance in the interview process, including tips on do's/dont'sLearn how to effectively prepare for an interview at Amazon (including pratcical tips i.e. the "cheat sheet")Gain confidence in passing the interview with the top 5 Amazon interview questions (taken from the Amazon question bank!) and a demonstration of compelling answers (1 live during the course and 4 provided to you in writing in a 5 pages world file you will be able to download!)Knowledge checks:At the end of each key course section, you'll have a short Quiz (4, in total) to assess your understanding, reinforce learning and track progress!Course material:You will not need to take notes. At the end of the course, you can download a pdf version of the presentationYou'll be able to download the top 5 Amazon interview questions with examples of compelling answersI hope you enjoy the course, see you soon!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Brief overview of the course objectives, structure and outcomes

Section 2: Understanding the Amazon Interview Process

Lecture 2 Amazon interview process: assessments, phone screens, on site interviews

Lecture 3 Emphasis on Amazon's commitment to the STAR method and its significance

Section 3: Decoding the STAR Method

Lecture 4 Detailed explanation of the STAR method

Section 4: Unpacking the Amazon Leadership Principles

Lecture 5 Introduction to Amazon's 16 leadership principles (LP's)

Lecture 6 In-depth discussion of a select few leadership principles and their relevance

Lecture 7 Tips on incorporating LP's into interview responses

Section 5: Navigating the Interview Don'ts

Lecture 8 Insight into common mistakes candidates make during Amazon interviews

Section 6: Effective Interview Preparation Techniques

Lecture 9 Step-by-step guide to preparing and practicing for an Amazon interview

Lecture 10 Creating a tailored "cheat sheet" for quick reference during interviews

Section 7: Mastering the Top 10 High priority Amazon Interview Questions

Lecture 11 Walkthrough of ten high-priority Amazon interview questions

Lecture 12 Applying the STAR method to craft compelling responses: a live example

Section 8: Building Confidence for Success

Lecture 13 Addressing interview anxiety: techniques to stay calm and focused

Section 9: Conclusion and Recap

Lecture 14 Summary of the key takeaways from each session

Anyone interested in diving deep on the Amazon interview process and how to best prepare for it