99. We want to hire people at Amazon with the desire to lead others. How many people did you supervise in your last position?

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In your most recent role, can you tell me about the size of the team you were responsible for? Specifically, how many individuals did you directly supervise?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Leadership : The ability to guide and manage a team effectively, making decisions that impact team dynamics and performance.

  • 2. Team Management : The competency of overseeing the operations and performance of a team, as well as handling administrative and personnel responsibilities.

  • 3. Delegation : The skill of appropriately assigning tasks to team members based on their abilities and current workload, ensuring efficient task completion.

  • 4. Interpersonal Skills : The capacity to maintain professional relationships, communicate effectively, and motivate team members.

Purpose
  • 1. Leadership Experience : To gauge your experience in a leadership role and your ability to manage the complexities of supervising others.

  • 2. Team Size Management : To understand the scale at which you've previously managed teams and determine if it aligns with the team sizes at Amazon.

  • 3. Fit for Role : To assess if your past supervisory experience makes you a suitable candidate for a leadership position within the company.

  • 4. Scope of Responsibility : To identify the extent of your responsibilities in a leadership position and how that might translate to a similar role at Amazon.


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  • 1. Scope of the Role : Discuss not only the number of people you supervised but also the scope of your managerial role, including any significant leadership responsibilities.

  • 2. Growth and Challenges : Mention any increase in team size over time or specific challenges you faced while managing larger teams, as this can indicate your ability to adapt and grow in a leadership capacity.

  • 3. Skill Development : Reflect on how managing a team has helped you develop your leadership skills, which could be beneficial to your potential role at Amazon.

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Topics: 
Leadership
Companies: 
Amazon
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