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Originally a small online bookseller, Amazon was founded in Seattle, Washington back in 1994. What started as a small concept has multiplied into a multi-national company making over $10+ billion every year. Amazon currently employees over 300,000 workers in the US alone. How do those workers get hired; specifically, the prospective front end developers? Career Karma is here to give you the breakdown of Amazon\u2019s hiring process, plus tips and tricks on landing your own job with the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Short History of Amazon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Amazon originally began with book selling! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Before we dive into the rigorous process of getting a job at Amazon, first we need to head back to the company\u2019s roots. When you look at the global enterprise of Amazon today, it\u2019s crazy to think that this all started with one idea. Jeff Bezos (Amazon\u2019s founder) wanted to find an efficient way outside of the United States Post office to ship products. He started out with the smartest and most sustainable product that he could think of: books. Bezos didn\u2019t stop there, as he quickly expanded the business to include other products, starting with CDs and eventually adding clothing, household items, and anything that could fit in a box. 
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The company continued to grow as it acquired other companies such a Twitch and Audible and also launched its own movie and music streaming service. While Amazon hasn\u2019t always been the giant that we know and love today, it has always had one constant: it\u2019s mission statement. Amazon\u2019s mission statement is \u201cto be Earth\u2019s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices.\u201d Amazon has always been a customer-forward company, with one of its core principles being to always put customers first. So, when it comes to hiring, it\u2019s safe to say that Amazon is also looking for candidates that embody these beliefs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hiring Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Amazon\u2019s hiring process is highly unique and unlike any other company. Jeff Bezos himself has been quoted regarding the hiring process: \u201cI\u2019d rather interview 50 people and not hire anyone than hire the wrong person.\u201d This model rings true with Amazon\u2019s hiring team today. Amazon hires team members using what they call \u201cbar raisers\u201d. Bar raisers at Amazon are full-time employees who sometimes spend up to 30 hours a week interviewing potential candidates for other departments. These are employees who already have jobs at Amazon who are able to take a direct role in the hiring process. This in itself is unique. An additional factor is that several people from multiple departments are needed to sign off on a candidate before they are offered a position with Amazon. If for any reason the candidate doesn\u2019t live up to the standards of all of the bar raisers involved, the prospective hire\u2019s candidacy can be vetoed at any time. While this may sound rigorous to some, Bezos commends the process saying that it weeds out \u201ccultural misfits\u201d who may not fit with the company\u2019s values. As one might imagine, a process like this is rather extensive and takes a lot of time. So, don\u2019t be discouraged if you aren\u2019t contacted within a few weeks, for some potential employees, the hiring process can last for months! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Interview Questions <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If Amazon sounds like your dream company and you happen to love a challenge, you may be wondering how to prepare for an interview. These are the most popular interview questions for full stack developer candidates with amazon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n