Jeff Bezos Knew Great Hiring Was Crucial Because He Used To Ascertain One Key Thing In Interviews — Now, Amazon Has Dropped 6 Must-Know Secrets To Landing A Job At The Tech Giant In 2025

Amazon.com, Inc. has unveiled a comprehensive guide to help job seekers navigate its rigorous hiring process—an approach rooted in founder Jeff Bezos’ long-standing belief that hiring the right people is critical to a company’s success.

What Happened: Since Amazon’s early days, Bezos has spoken about the importance of hiring top-tier talent.

In a 1998 interview, he revealed that he spent “about a third of the interview asking questions designed to ascertain whether or not [a candidate] can hire great people.”

He believed that scaling Amazon successfully hinged not just on external challenges but on the company’s internal ability to execute with top talent.

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Now, Amazon is continuing that legacy by pulling back the curtain on its hiring process. In a blog post last week, the company outlined six key things every candidate should know when interviewing for a job at Amazon in 2025.

The Interview Process Is Structured And Multi-Step

Amazon’s hiring process typically involves an initial phone screen, followed by role-specific assessments, and then an in-depth interview loop with multiple employees. The entire process can take anywhere from three to six weeks, with additional time required for senior roles.

You’ll Have Several Key Contacts Throughout

Candidates will interact with a recruiter, a dedicated scheduler, and multiple interviewers, including a “bar raiser.” This specially trained interviewer ensures Amazon maintains consistently high hiring standards and helps eliminate bias in decision-making.

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Amazon’s Leadership Principles Are The Foundation

Amazon evaluates candidates based on its Leadership Principles, which guide company culture. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate how they embody these principles, with “Customer Obsession” being central to every role.

Clear Timelines Help Keep Candidates Informed

Amazon aims to provide a decision within two business days of a phone screen and within five business days after final interviews. Offers typically involve a brief negotiation phase lasting a few days to a week.

Extensive Resources Are Available

Candidates can access role-specific interview guides, insights on company culture via Amazon’s YouTube channel, and structured preparation methods like the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

‘Candid Chats’ Offer A Glimpse Into Amazon’s Culture

Before making a decision, candidates can participate in informal Candid Chats with current Amazon employees, allowing them to ask real questions about company culture, work-life balance, and career growth.

Amazon currently holds a market cap of $2.254 trillion, ranking as the world’s fourth most valuable company. Year-to-date, its stock is down 3.41%, but over the past 12 months, it has risen by 21.74%.

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