I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in May 2009
Interview
Two phone interviews: one with hiring manager and another with an engineer. Interviews are professional and respectful. Need to get prepared. They ask teaser questions. If you think logically, you should have no problem. Try your best to answer even if you stuck. They like to help you succeed.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
If you are asked to design an elevator, what are things to consider?
First I passed the assessment its not an easy one, next step is phone screen 1 hour interview, my recruiter shared helpful information; connect 12 LP's to your work examples using a STAR method, 2-3 examples per LP.
Process was relatively straight forward, I didn’t make it to the loop. What I can tell you is the recruiter will be overly excited about you as they are with all candidates. They’ll tell you, you can expect to hear back in two days for feedback. Truth is, if they reject you then you will not hear back within 2 days it will be more like a week. Silence means you aren’t getting the job, they’re very binary.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When did you make a choice no one asked you for? Why?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Amazon (Luxembourg)
Interview
Good interview, reached the marathon loop of interviews. It was intense and quite focused on STAR stories obviously. Got some nice feedbacks as well to improve in case I managed to get another interview in a few months
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How did you manage a conflicting situation with a peer ?