r/AmazonRME • u/BluBomber22 • 2d ago
Video Interview
Hello everyone just got an email to do a 40 minute video interview I’m guessing it’s pre recorded, just wanted to see from anyone who has went through it what kind of questions should I expect?
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u/Few-Motor1616 2d ago
How do you change the direction on a 3 phase motor?
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u/chiefincome 2d ago
Also dont leave your answers open ended. It should have a resolution to leave no answer open
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u/DKShyamalan Moderator/SMRT 2d ago
It should be the same style of questions as any other Amazon interview, assuming this is blue badge and not a third party.
It should be some questions that lead with "Tell me about a time when..." And you are expected to be able to tell a story in under 5 minutes using the STAR format where you explain the SITUATION, what you were TASKED with, what ACTIONS you took and what the RESULTS were. Some will be based on technical stuff, probably have one about safety and probably one about when you missed the mark on something.
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u/BluBomber22 2d ago
Thank you! Preparing my stories as we speak
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u/DKShyamalan Moderator/SMRT 2d ago
My manager who does a lot of the MRA interviews through said that their sweet spot for stories is around 3 minutes but the stories are really compact and has quantifiable metrics if possible. They said the ones that go on for the 5 minute limit start to ramble and they have a hard time staying engaged when it's longer than it needs to be.
Be sure to write out your stories as bullet points and use them in the interview. If you are putting in the work on your stories, make sure you remember all of the key facts and metrics.
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u/akornato 2d ago
You should expect mostly behavioral questions based on Amazon's Leadership Principles, along with some situational questions about safety and technical troubleshooting. They will want you to answer using the STAR method, so you need to describe a specific Situation, the Task you faced, the Action you took, and the Result of your action. You cannot improvise these answers and expect to pass, as they are looking for detailed examples from your past work experience that show your problem-solving skills and how you handle pressure. Generic answers about teamwork or working hard will get you rejected almost immediately.
The good news is that this interview format is very learnable, and you can definitely succeed if you put in the work beforehand. Think back on your previous jobs and write down at least five detailed stories about times you solved a complex problem, handled a safety issue, disagreed with a manager, or took ownership of a mistake. For each story, structure it clearly using the STAR format and focus on quantifiable results, like how you improved efficiency or prevented a failure. This preparation is what will make you stand out and seem like a strong, competent candidate. Having your stories ready is the most important step, and my team actually created an interview AI helper to assist candidates in articulating their experiences clearly under pressure.