Why do you want to work for Amazon?
How you answer this question stands to inform your interviewer which, if any, of their recruiting efforts were most successful. Having this question answered is of great value to your interviewer, and affects other aspects of their job. The marketing that goes into recruiting their target talent is time-intensive and costly. Help them identify which of their efforts are having the most impact. Spend some time familiarizing yourself with all the value propositions they post on their career site, attesting to the many reasons why Amazon is your preferred employer. Then share which of those had the most impact and assure them that this job opportunity is the right fit.
Here are some of the most common value propositions, aside from statements pertaining to their culture, work environment, leadership principles, and values. "Bring your voice. Find the right job for you. Learn new skills. Amazon is investing 1.2 billion to train 300,000 US employees with new skills so they can access in-demand, higher-paying jobs at Amazon or elsewhere. We offer a range of benefits that support you and your eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children-starting with healthcare from day one. At Amazon, our goal is to be the world's most customer-centric company by delivering innovative products, services, and ideas. Learn more about entrepreneurial opportunities with Amazon. We're committed to supporting small and medium-sized businesses, a fundamental part of our work. When they thrive, our customers benefit from the products they offer. We're making big, bold commitments in sustainability because it's a win all around. It's good for business, the planet, our customers, and our communities."
"I've been friends for some time with an individual who works in Amazon's cloud division, and she often talks about the company and the work environment there. From how innovative and customer-centric everyone is, to how they treat every single customer with true caring, to bringing your dog to work, and just having a good time. Also, I love that hard work and having a good time aren't mutually exclusive. For as long as I've known her, I've been jealous, and one day she said, 'What are you waiting for? Come on board.' I thought to myself, she's right. And I wasted no time. So, in short, it feels like the perfect fit for me, and always has, and I'm not interested in wasting any more time, and for that reason, the timing feels right."
Here are some additional tips offered directly from Amazon's recruiters that could help you answer this question effectively: "Be prepared to explain what interests you about the role and the team (or teams) you'll be meeting with. Ensure each answer has a beginning, middle, and end. Make sure your answers are well-structured. Use the STAR method to frame your responses. Be ready to answer follow-up questions in greater detail. Highlight your unique skills."
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