Behavioral Interview Prep
Master the STAR method and prepare compelling stories for behavioral questions. Includes Amazon Leadership Principles and generic competency frameworks.
Customer Obsession
Amazon LPLeaders start with the customer and work backwards. They work vigorously to earn and keep customer trust.
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Ownership
Amazon LPLeaders are owners. They think long term and dont sacrifice long-term value for short-term results. They act on behalf of the entire company.
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Invent and Simplify
Amazon LPLeaders expect and require innovation and invention from their teams and always find ways to simplify.
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Are Right, A Lot
Amazon LPLeaders are right a lot. They have strong judgment and good instincts. They seek diverse perspectives.
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Learn and Be Curious
Amazon LPLeaders are never done learning and always seek to improve themselves.
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Hire and Develop the Best
Amazon LPLeaders raise the performance bar with every hire and promotion. They recognize exceptional talent.
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Insist on the Highest Standards
Amazon LPLeaders have relentlessly high standards. They continuously raise the bar and drive their teams to deliver quality.
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Think Big
Amazon LPThinking small is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Leaders create and communicate a bold direction that inspires results.
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Bias for Action
Amazon LPSpeed matters in business. Many decisions are reversible and do not need extensive study.
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Frugality
Amazon LPAccomplish more with less. Constraints breed resourcefulness, self-sufficiency, and invention.
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Earn Trust
Amazon LPLeaders listen attentively, speak candidly, and treat others respectfully.
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Dive Deep
Amazon LPLeaders operate at all levels, stay connected to the details, audit frequently, and are skeptical when metrics differ.
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Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit
Amazon LPLeaders are obligated to respectfully challenge decisions when they disagree, even when uncomfortable.
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Deliver Results
Amazon LPLeaders focus on the key inputs for their business and deliver them with the right quality and in a timely fashion.
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The STAR Method
Structure your behavioral answers using this proven framework to deliver compelling stories.
Situation
Set the scene. Describe the context and background of your story.
"In my previous role at Company X, our team was facing a critical deadline..."
Task
Explain your responsibility. What was your specific role or challenge?
"I was responsible for leading the migration project with a team of 5 engineers..."
Action
Detail what you did. Focus on YOUR specific contributions.
"I first analyzed the root cause, then proposed a new architecture and coordinated..."
Result
Share the outcome. Quantify your impact with metrics when possible.
"As a result, we reduced downtime by 40% and saved $50K annually..."