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Amazon Leadership Principles Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a Leadership Principles interview at Amazon, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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Question 1 of 30

Tell me about the most successful project you worked on and why it was significant.

Your interviewer is curious about what your answer to this question will reveal about your work ethic and development as a career-minded professional. When describing your most successful project, highlight what you accomplished concerning the project and the milestones of your career development. Anything that suggests that you actively take charge of your professional development can go a long way here. As Jeff Bezos says, "What's dangerous is not to evolve."

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Amazon Leadership Principles Interview Questions & Answers

  • Accomplishment

    1. Tell me about the most successful project you worked on and why it was significant.

  • Accomplishment

    2. Tell me about the last time you went the extra mile.

  • Accomplishment

    3. When was the last time you were right and over-delivered as a result?

  • Accomplishment

    4. When was the last time you proved yourself when others resisted your lead?

  • Communication

    5. When was the last time your communications skills were put to the test?

  • Communication

    6. Tell me about the last time you disagreed with your senior staff. What actionable steps did you take?

  • Communication

    7. Tell me about the last time you were challenged by something you delegated to others.

  • Compatibility

    8. What does 'The Big Picture' look like to you?

  • Competency

    9. Tell me about the last person you interviewed and hired.

  • Creative Thinking

    10. Tell me about the last time you approached a complicated situation from outside the box.

  • Critical Thinking

    11. Tell me about your attention to detail. When was the last time you missed something, and how did you come to realize it?

  • Customer Service

    12. Tell me about a time you dealt with an angry customer.

  • Customer Service

    13. Discuss a time you went above and beyond for a customer.

  • Diligence

    14. What is your approach to using the manager's expense account?

  • Diligence

    15. Tell me about the last time you made a commitment that challenged you.

  • EQ

    16. When was the last time you had to admit you were wrong?

  • EQ

    17. Tell me about the last time you failed and didn't live up to your promises.

  • EQ

    18. Tell me about the last time a subordinate offered you some negative feedback. What was it, and how did you respond?

  • EQ

    19. Tell me about the last time you took on too many responsibilities.

  • Leadership

    20. Who are you mentoring now, and how is their development coming along?

  • Leadership

    21. What would the teammates you supervised say about you as a leader?

  • Leadership

    22. What big picture contributions have you made at your current place of work that greatly benefited your teams?

  • Leadership

    23. When was the last time you identified an opportunity at work?

  • Leadership

    24. How do you ensure your teams produce quality work?

  • Management

    25. How do you monitor the performance of your teams, individually and as a whole?

  • Performance Based

    26. When was the last time you improved your KPIs?

  • Problem Solving

    27. Tell me about the last time things didn't go according to plan.

  • Problem Solving

    28. Would you rather step back and take time to form a plan or go what with you know, work with what have, and go with your gut?

  • Teamwork

    29. When entering a new work environment, what kind of impression do you try to make?

  • Teamwork

    30. What kind of relationship do you have with your coworkers?