How to get a job at Amazon

To get a job at Amazon, you need to get the proper education, develop and hone the right skills, and go through the Amazon application process. Here are some details on these steps and others you can take to get a job at Amazon.

• Get the proper education

This depends on what type of position you are seeking at Amazon. Entry-level positions, such as delivery driver, and warehouse worker, don't require much formal education. Most of these types of roles only require a high school diploma or equivalent, though an associate's degree can help.

More senior roles at Amazon, such as managers, tend to have at least bachelor's degrees in areas like:

• Business administration

• Marketing

• Business management

Most applicants to manager roles are going to have at least a bachelor's level education, so you will be up against some stiff competition if this is your aim.

• Develop and hone the right skills

Amazon demands that their employees have varied skill sets. This is especially true for mid and senior-level roles.Some of the most important skills to have when trying to get a job at Amazon include:

• Strong Communication skills

• Marketing skills

• Sales experience and skills

• Attention-to-detail

• Problem-solving

• Teamwork and collaboration skills

• Strong organizational skills

If seeking a manager position at Amazon it is important to note that the role not only involves task delegation to subordinates, but also report filing.

• Amazon online application

Here is a step-by-step guide to the online application process:

• Navigate to the Amazon website. Amazon announces openings for jobs on its website.

• Pick the appointment for the role you want to apply to when it becomes available.

• Create a profile on Amazon.

• Amazon does not accept cover letters, so make sure your resume is tip-top.

It is a good idea to create a resume specifically for Amazon. You should tailor this document to align with the job description, its responsibilities, tasks, and preferred qualifications.

• Online assessment tests (for managers)

• The first test has you use Amazon's 16 leadership principles along with critical thinking to make hypothetical decisions and snap judgment calls.

• Next you have an assessment test concerning your work style. The Amazon recruiter uses your answers from this test to determine if your personality is a good fit for Amazon. There are 38 statements you must select to strongly agree or not agree.

It is important to note that some other roles at Amazon might require different kinds of assessment tests.

• Interviews

You need to be highly motivated and driven. This should come across in your interview with Amazon. Keep in mind you are one out of possibly hundreds of applicants; any way you can highlight your skills, abilities, or experience, you should take full advantage of. Amazon uses the STAR format for interviews, which consists of:

• Situation

• Task

• Action

• Result