What one word would your previous supervisor used to describe you?
Before your interview, reflect on some of the words your previous supervisor used to describe you. Then, examine the keywords Amazon frequently uses to describe their ideal employees and work culture, such as passionate, smart, obsessed, innovative, and pioneering. Write down all the keywords they use and any that Jeff Bezos frequently uses, and examine how you are aligned with these descriptives and how you fit the bill and would complement their teams.
"One word my previous supervisor used to describe me is driven. In a performance review, my supervisor told me that I was one of the most driven employees he had ever worked with and offered me a promotion after six months. When I set my sights on a goal, nothing will stop me from achieving that goal."
"My boss often uses the word 'madman' to describe me. He frequently says that because I work smart, hard, and fast. Normally he asks me to take something on, then the next time he sees me, he asks about my progress. I inform him that I'm done, and he calls me a madman. It's how he introduces me to everyone."
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Anonymous Answer
My last manager described me as "fungible". He was complimenting my versatility. What he meant was that it didn't matter what task was given to me, I would figure out a way to make it mine and succeed.
Marcie's Feedback
An initial reaction to being described as fungible might be negative as it gives the connotation that you're interchangeable or replaceable. However, your additional explanation shows that it was intended as a compliment and highlights your ability to handle whatever comes your way. Your answer is out of the box and interesting which will likely fascinate the interviewer. Great job!
Anonymous Answer
Driven
Marcie's Feedback
Awesome. And why would they describe you as driven? And how will being driven help you excel in this new role?
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