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Question 37 of 54 for our Amazon Mock Interview

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Question 37 of 54

Do you know anyone who works for Amazon?

Someone who has an internal referral has a higher likelihood of getting hired at Amazon. If you don't have a genuine referral already, there are tools you can use on platforms such as LinkedIn, which can help you determine someone you may know who already works for the company. Ideally, the person should work in a similar role to the one you are vying for and can vouch for your character.

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How to Answer: Do you know anyone who works for Amazon?

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  • 37. Do you know anyone who works for Amazon?

      What You Need to Know

      Someone who has an internal referral has a higher likelihood of getting hired at Amazon. If you don't have a genuine referral already, there are tools you can use on platforms such as LinkedIn, which can help you determine someone you may know who already works for the company. Ideally, the person should work in a similar role to the one you are vying for and can vouch for your character.

      Written by Kevin Downey on January 25th, 2023

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      The interviewer would like to see if a friend referred you to this position, a former co-worker, or an industry acquaintance. This question is another way for the interviewer to ask where you heard about the role and if you have any connections from within. You can keep your answer brief and to the point.

      Written by Kevin Downey on January 25th, 2023

      1st Entry Level Example

      "Actually, yes. My uncle works in Amazon Web Services in an upper management position."

      Written by Kevin Downey on January 25th, 2023

      1st Answer Example

      "I do not personally know anyone who works for Amazon. However, I am connected with a couple of your employees on LinkedIn due to common group interests. I look forward to getting to know your team!"

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 27th, 2021

      2nd Answer Example

      "My former manager works for Amazon now; however, he is in a different department. His name is James Smith. He's a great guy! I would be happy to fill out any referral paperwork if you wish."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 27th, 2021

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "yes, I know someone."

      Kevin's Feedback

      This response should be further developed to share who you know that currently works for Amazon, their role, and how this impacted your interest in the company.
      "My sister-in-law is the HR rep for the Amazon Cloud division. She’s the one who turned me on to the position. She’s on a first name basis with Jeff Bezos and seems to understand him fairly well. Based on everything she’s said about the company over the years, it sounds like a great place to work. She even took me on a tour of the Amazon Spheres. Pretty amazing place."
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