61. We seek to hire highly ambitious people. Where would you like your career with Amazon to take you?

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Imagine you've been with us at Amazon for a while. Reflect for a moment and think about your future; where do you see your career path heading with our company? What are your professional aspirations, and how do you believe Amazon can facilitate your career ambitions?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Career vision : Your ability to set long-term goals and demonstrate a clear understanding of where you want to take your career within Amazon.

  • 2. Alignment with company goals : Your understanding of Amazon’s objectives and how your personal career goals align with the company's direction.

  • 3. Growth mindset : The proactive attitude towards personal and professional development and the capacity to articulate how you plan to grow within the company.

  • 4. Strategic planning : Your skill in strategizing your career path and detailing how you plan to achieve your objectives within the context of working at Amazon.

Purpose
  • 1. Assess fit with company culture : Determining if your ambitions mesh well with Amazon's culture and values, such as innovation, customer obsession, and long-term thinking.

  • 2. Evaluate potential for growth : Understanding if you have the potential to grow within the company, taking on more complex roles and responsibilities over time.

  • 3. Measure commitment : Gauging your level of commitment to the company, and whether you see yourself as a long-term fit for the organization.

  • 4. Understand motivation : Deciphering what drives you professionally and whether those motivators are in sync with what Amazon can offer.


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  • 1. Link to Amazon’s leadership principles : Frame your response around Amazon's leadership principles, showing that you're not only ambitious but also a good fit for the company's culture.

  • 2. Discuss professional growth : Express your interest in specific areas where you anticipate growth, such as taking on leadership roles or expanding your technical expertise, to illustrate your career trajectory.

  • 3. Talk about contributions : Communicate how you envision your career growth contributing to Amazon's success, demonstrating a mutually beneficial relationship.

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