Amazon Leadership Principles Interview Questions
Go Back1. Tell me about the most successful project you worked on and why it was significant.
2. Tell me about the last time you went the extra mile.
3. When was the last time you were right and over-delivered as a result?
4. When was the last time you proved yourself when others resisted your lead?
5. When was the last time your communications skills were put to the test?
6. Tell me about the last time you disagreed with your senior staff. What actionable steps did you take?
7. Tell me about the last time you were challenged by something you delegated to others.
8. What does 'The Big Picture' look like to you?
9. Tell me about the last person you interviewed and hired.
10. Tell me about the last time you approached a complicated situation from outside the box.
11. Tell me about your attention to detail. When was the last time you missed something, and how did you come to realize it?
12. Tell me about a time you dealt with an angry customer.
13. Discuss a time you went above and beyond for a customer.
14. What is your approach to using the manager's expense account?
15. Tell me about the last time you made a commitment that challenged you.
16. When was the last time you had to admit you were wrong?
17. Tell me about the last time you failed and didn't live up to your promises.
18. Tell me about the last time a subordinate offered you some negative feedback. What was it, and how did you respond?
19. Tell me about the last time you took on too many responsibilities.
20. Who are you mentoring now, and how is their development coming along?
21. What would the teammates you supervised say about you as a leader?
22. What big picture contributions have you made at your current place of work that greatly benefited your teams?
23. When was the last time you identified an opportunity at work?
24. How do you ensure your teams produce quality work?
25. How do you monitor the performance of your teams, individually and as a whole?
26. When was the last time you improved your KPIs?
27. Tell me about the last time things didn't go according to plan.
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?
29. When entering a new work environment, what kind of impression do you try to make?
30. What kind of relationship do you have with your coworkers?