#1 hack to ace your Amazon Interview

Eric Hudson is a former Amazon recruiter where he spent 8 years and gained extensive experience in hiring for various roles as well as experience as a Bar Raiser. In this video, we talk about his journey at Amazon, why he doesn’t use the STAR method (and what he likes to focus on instead), and the #1 thing you want to think about when you’re preparing for your interview. To book a free 15 minute chat with Eric about coaching you for your dream job, visit www.carrus.io, create an account, and pick a time with him! Come check out these articles over on our blog on topics that Eric mentioned: Amazon’s Leadership Principles: https://carrus.io/amazon-leadership-principles/ All About Bar Raisers: Amazon’s Essential Element to the Hiring Process https://carrus.io/all-about-bar-raisers-amazons-essential-element-to-the-hiring-process/ How to Use the Star Method to Nail Your Interview at Facebook, Google and Amazon https://carrus.io/star-method/ [1:11] Tell us about your career journey to Amazon [4:24] Eric’s recruiting and hiring experience at Amazon [5:57] What Eric found exciting about being at Amazon in his role [7:36] Eric’s experience launching the APAC hiring and what he learned about different jurisdictions [11:40] What Eric learned through Bar Raising [13:00] The importance of storytelling [14:17] Why Eric isn’t a fan of the STAR method and the two pillars he prefers to use [14:40] Pillar one: Content [16:00] Pillar two: Delivery [17:15] The Vague person and Verbose person and challenges with each [18:51] The Director’s Dilemma [19:30] S, Set the Scene [20:10] P, Problem [20:30] S, Solution [20:43] Why you have to use “I” instead of “We” [21:02] I, Impact [23:06] Story of a well-qualified candidate who did not pass the interview and why [25:41] Focus on selling yourself [28:10] How Eric gives specific information to help people get better and better [28:56] Why winging it is the worst thing you can do