I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Sept 2013
Interview
I was contacted by an Amazon recruiter specializing in transition military. We conducted a phone interview (60 minutes) and went over the basics of the position, salary, and my background. She determined I would be a good candidate for an in person interview. I interviewed on the Amazon campus in Seattle about 3 weeks later. The interview lasted approximately 5 hours broken down into: 15 minutes for a math flow question, and then 4 x 50 minute interviews. Three of the interviewers were operations managers and the fourth was an HR rep. They asked behavioral questions and situational questions pertaining to the previously submitted writing sample. None of the questions were a surprise as the writing sample questions alluded to the tone of the interview. Math flow was basic and they asked follow on questions to see if you understood the logic behind your answer.
All virtual. STAR interview questions (situation task action result). Think of examples of tough situations you had to deal with. I think I had 2 or 3 interviews before I got an offer. Pretty smooth process overall.
or an Amazon Level 4 (L4) Area Manager phone interview, you will face 2 to 3 main behavioral questions, alongside a highly possible operational math screening question. Because L4 is typically an entry-level management role (often targeted at recent college graduates or individuals with early-stage leadership experience), the focus shifts heavily toward potential, basic problem-solving, and your ability to lead groups of people
STAR method is a must. very results focused so add what you contributed. had 3 back to back interviews that were quick and they spent most of the time reading and taking notes
