I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Oct 2010
Interview
There were 3 separate phone screens that took place over a 6+ week period. The questions were all about inquiries into my background and seemed to fit with the position they were considering me for.
The onsite interview took place on a Friday. I interviewed with about 7 different people. Some people were very robotic, especially one of the senior managers. He was just in rapid-fire mode with the various scenario types of questions. They seemed to indicate they were having a very difficult time trying to find qualified candidates who were willing to relocate to Seattle. One manager used the words: "They are getting scrapy". I took that as meaning they were getting desperate which is why they can't find candidates in the local Seattle, WA area.
I felt that things went reasonably well and then I find out the very next Monday that they decided not to make me an offer. That was very strange as I know the people I interviewed with never even met to discuss my potential fit. They would not give me any more information and I am guessing that one person on the interview team has ultimate veto power over candidates. That one manager even pressed me with a few questions on my interview strategy for potential candidates and he seemed to feel that if one person on the interview team objects then no-hire.
What really ticked me off was that they took more than 2 months to process my travel reimbursement.
I don't think I would have enjoyed the place anyway as I could tell they lacked process and it is all-hands-on-deck for every fire.
Good luck.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What thing should I know about you that I failed to ask?
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Amazon in Dec 2009
Interview
I am currently pursuing my MBA and this interview was through the school campus. I interviewed with them as well as several other companies. The best advice I have is getting the right job is all about fit. Research the company and the position you are seeking very well. Understand the skills that will be useful for the position and have a well prepared "story" about your prior experience and how what you have learned there will help you in the new position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you think you will be satisfied in this job in spite of years of experience in another Industry?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Amazon in Jun 2010
Interview
Met HR Manager at HR Conference in San Diego. Made contact with him via email and he asked for my resume following a few questions including whether I was open to relocating. Received a follow-up email to set up a 45 min interview over the phone. Interview went well, more of a feeling out interview. Have a second phone interview with another HR Manager.