How many stages are there in Amazon recruitment?

The Amazon recruitment process generally consists of five main stages. These stages can vary slightly depending on the role and location but follow a structured path from application to offer. Here's an overview:

1. Application and Resume Review

• Description: This is the initial stage where you submit your resume and application through Amazon’s job portal. Amazon's recruiters review your resume to ensure your qualifications align with the role.
• Outcome: If your application passes this screening, you'll be contacted for the next step.

2. Phone Screen

• Description: This stage involves one or two phone interviews, depending on the role. For technical roles, you’ll be asked to solve coding problems or discuss system design. For non-technical roles, expect questions about your background and Amazon’s Leadership Principles.
• Duration: Typically 30 to 60 minutes.
• Outcome: If successful, you’ll be invited to the next stage.

3. Onsite or Virtual Interview Loop

• Description: This is the core of the Amazon interview process and usually consists of 4 to 5 interviews conducted in one session. The interviews may be either virtual or in-person and focus on technical skills, problem-solving, and behavioral questions related to Amazon's Leadership Principles.
  • Technical Interviews: In technical roles, you’ll face coding, algorithm, or system design questions.
  • Behavioral Interviews: All roles include behavioral interviews to assess cultural fit, particularly regarding how you embody Amazon's Leadership Principles.
  • Bar Raiser Interview: A unique aspect of Amazon’s process, one of the interviews will be with a Bar Raiser, whose role is to ensure that only candidates who raise Amazon’s hiring standards are selected.

4. Final Decision

• Description: After all interviews are completed, the hiring team meets to discuss your performance in each round. The Bar Raiser has significant influence during this stage.
• Outcome: If the team reaches a consensus, the recruiter will contact you with either an offer or a rejection.

5. Offer and Background Check

• Description: If you’re selected, you’ll receive a formal offer, including salary, stock options, and other benefits. After accepting the offer, Amazon will conduct a background check, verifying your work history, education, and potentially criminal records.
• Outcome: Once the background check is complete, you’ll move on to the onboarding phase.

Summary of Amazon Recruitment Stages:

1. Application and Resume Review: Submit your application and await initial screening.
2. Phone Screen: 1-2 phone interviews assessing technical skills and cultural fit.
3. Onsite or Virtual Interview Loop: 4-5 in-depth interviews, including a Bar Raiser session.
4. Final Decision: Hiring team reviews your performance.
5. Offer and Background Check: If successful, you'll receive an offer and undergo a background check.

This process ensures that Amazon thoroughly evaluates both technical and cultural fit.