Description
At Amazon, research is considered to be fundamental. In your past experiences, have you found it important to conduct research prior to initiating a project? I'd like you to share whether you prioritize preparation and investigation, or if you have a preference for taking a more direct and immediate approach.
1. Planning and Organizing : Shows the interviewer your ability to plan ahead and organize tasks and research effectively before commencing a project.
2. Analytical Thinking : Demonstrates your capability to analyze a situation and gather necessary information before making decisions.
3. Risk Management : Indicates your recognition of potential risks and the steps you take to mitigate these risks through preliminary research.
4. Decision Making : Reflects on your process for making informed decisions and whether you gather data and insights beforehand to guide these decisions.
1. Understanding of Project Management : Assesses your approach to project management and whether you value the research and planning phase as a critical step.
2. Assessment of Judgment : Evaluates your judgment in determining the necessity of research and how it impacts the outcomes of your projects.
3. Prioritization of Tasks : Aims to establish if you can prioritize tasks effectively, starting with research as a foundation for a project's success.
4. Balance between Preparedness and Agility : Seeks to understand how you balance being prepared with the ability to act swiftly in different project scenarios.
1. Reflect on a Past Experience : Encourages you to consider a specific instance where research played a key role in the success of a project or where immediate action was required.
2. Consider the Role : Suggests that your response should be aligned with the responsibilities and expectations of the role you are interviewing for at Amazon.
3. Analyze the Impact of Research : Prompts you to think about consequences or successes that have resulted from the choice to conduct or skip the research phase.