Amazon Marketing Mock Interview

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Question 11 of 30

Tell me about a time you failed at work.

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Sue Oberliesen
Sue Oberliesen

Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She

Amazon doesn't want to hire someone who makes excuses and blames others for their mistakes. This type of person doesn't usually learn from their failures and is difficult to work with. Your response to this question will reveal the kinds of risks you take and the habits you possess and define your perceptions of success and failure.

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