I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Amazon
Interview
Everything is done electronically. Simple job application and you'll receive an email to schedule a Hiring Event where they tell you what to expect. They briefly talk about the different roles that you could be assigned to and a system where they dock points if you've done something incorrectly ("Three strikes, you're out!"). During this time you'll do an oral drug test, choose which shifts you prefer, and have your picture taken for your future badge. No job interview. No questions.
After receiving an email confirming the results of your drug test and background check - depending on the center you are applying to - you are subjected to multiple emails every week stating how amazon hasn't forgotten about you and is still confirming New Hire Orientation dates. Until there is an actual opening, they send an invitation to start your days as an "Amazonian" with a shift that is, hopefully, one you can work with.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Phoenix, AZ) in Oct 2017
Interview
I applied online 10/19 and immediately received an email with contingent offer and link to fill out I-9 and schedule hiring event. I scheduled for the first available time which was on 10/23. The hiring event was held at the staffing agency which had all kinds of sketchy looking people outside and walking in and out. There was a line out the door to check in and if I really didn't need the job probably would have left just because the environment was so uncomfortable like a welfare office! The hiring event consisted of a group of about 15 individuals sitting in a semi-circle around a tv screen that went over what to expect with amazon position and then sticking a stick thing in our mouth for 10 minutes for the drug test. As the drug test was completed we were told to sit back in lobby then await our turn to be individually called up to take a picture for badge (I wish I would've known, I would have worn make up) and select an available shift. Then we waited to get called by other lady individually to take a copy of our proof of identification. They said to check email and that it could take up to two weeks for drug and background test. That same day I got an email from the background check place saying they needed additional info because addresses didn't match report (I recently moved and don't even get mail at current address which I informed is why it wouldn't show on background), I immediately called and provided info because I did not want any delay on hiring process. On 10/25, I received email that everything cleared and to schedule orientation/start date. The only date available was 11/7 which is almost two weeks away but I guess I can be patient until then. They sent an email with link to finish all on boarding paperwork and set up direct deposit which I've completed and now I just wait for orientation. Overall the process was simple and I appreciated not having to do a one on one interview because I get so nervous and sweaty usually for those. However I wish they'd do the hiring event somewhere else as the atmosphere in that staffing agency is worse than applying for food stamps!
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Amazon in Oct 2017
Interview
It's easy. I applied online on 5th of October and the next day I received email to book apppointment for Amazon Welcome Event. Welcome Event took about 3 hours . We did a simple test and also drug test. When I passed the tests , I just need to confirm the shifts time .