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Amazon believes that leaders are never done learning. What is the most important lesson you have learned in the past year, and how will it benefit you as a Brand Specialist?

"The most important lesson I have learned this year is not to hesitate when it's time to act. Everyone says to 'seize the day;' however, I used to find myself more in the mindset of 'analysis paralysis.' I could read all of the books, listen to all of the podcasts, and plan my life to the tiniest detail. But, one day, I reflected on my previous year and concluded that I did a lot of learning and planning but did not take a lot of action. I found myself in a cycle of learning but not often applying the lessons. I often felt hesitation to move forward on the learning I was absorbing. I decided to start taking action on one thing every week. For instance, one week, I stopped researching how to write the perfect resume and hired a resume writer. The next week, I stopped combing endlessly through job boards and instead picked up the phone and reached out to 5 people to ask them for job leads. This action quickly compounded, and it's how I found myself interviewing with Amazon! I took action towards the goals that I wanted to achieve, rather than only planning my strategy and stopping short of taking action. As a Brand Specialist and an Amazonian, I must be ready to 'Learn and Be Curious' and take action. Just as Amazon outlines in its Leadership Principles, I will always be learning and seeking to improve myself. As much as I will be curious, I will also take action to explore those curiosities. I will keep this lesson in mind as I continue taking bold action in the workplace."

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  • 4. Amazon believes that leaders are never done learning. What is the most important lesson you have learned in the past year, and how will it benefit you as a Brand Specialist?

      How to Answer

      Note: After passing the online application and virtual assessment stage, Brand Specialist candidates attend a series of one-on-one or panel-style interviews. In this stage, candidates are primarily asked questions based on Amazon's 14 Leadership Principles. For this reason, it's essential that, as a Brand Specialist candidate, you spend ample time learning Amazon's 14 Leadership Principles. Be ready to offer multiple real-life story examples of how you have emulated these principles in your life, preferably drawing examples from your work, post-secondary education, a team sport, volunteer commitment, or a club-based activity.

      Amazon's 5th Leadership Principle is 'Learn and Be Curious.' This principle states, 'Leaders are never done learning and always seek to improve themselves. They are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them.'

      The interviewer wants you to talk about an important lesson you have recently learned. When discussing the lesson you have learned, include specific details as to why this lesson will benefit Amazon, should they hire you as their next Brand Specialist.

      Answer Example

      "The most important lesson I have learned this year is not to hesitate when it's time to act. Everyone says to 'seize the day;' however, I used to find myself more in the mindset of 'analysis paralysis.' I could read all of the books, listen to all of the podcasts, and plan my life to the tiniest detail. But, one day, I reflected on my previous year and concluded that I did a lot of learning and planning but did not take a lot of action. I found myself in a cycle of learning but not often applying the lessons. I often felt hesitation to move forward on the learning I was absorbing. I decided to start taking action on one thing every week. For instance, one week, I stopped researching how to write the perfect resume and hired a resume writer. The next week, I stopped combing endlessly through job boards and instead picked up the phone and reached out to 5 people to ask them for job leads. This action quickly compounded, and it's how I found myself interviewing with Amazon! I took action towards the goals that I wanted to achieve, rather than only planning my strategy and stopping short of taking action. As a Brand Specialist and an Amazonian, I must be ready to 'Learn and Be Curious' and take action. Just as Amazon outlines in its Leadership Principles, I will always be learning and seeking to improve myself. As much as I will be curious, I will also take action to explore those curiosities. I will keep this lesson in mind as I continue taking bold action in the workplace."

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