Product Manager - Amazon

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Hi there! I'm trying to make the move to Amazon for product manager position and has not been successful. Wanna get your thoughts and advice esp. from those who went through the procees, particularly:

- is referral the only way to get past resume screening? I applied 2 times before and never heard back. I do believe I'm much better in person than on paper so need to find the right way to do this.

- I heard that I should maintain a period of at least 6 months between applications - is it just myth or it really impacts how recruiters would view my profile if I apply for multiple posts during a "short" (less than 6m) period of time?

- any Amazonian/ Amazonian PM that could help me with a referral and/or a quick chat - i'd love to learn more?

Thanks guys!

SrProdMgrSEA · Accepted Answer

About the 6 month period - it's not about you maintaining a 6 month period. The reality is that if you interview for a position and don't get the job, then you will not be allowed to interview again for at least 6 months. They actually increased it to 12 months last year but I don't know what the number is today. Apply as often as you want, it doesn't matter. Screening calls don't count. Only actual interviews post-screening. If you have already interviewed with them, the recruiters will tell you if you're still within the current window (whether it's 6 months, 12 months, or something else) and need to wait another X months, or if you're eligible to proceed.

19g6vl27r9u34 · Answer

In the same boat.  I've applied for several PM roles that I'm very well qualified for, but never hear anything back.

CNS · Answer

Referral won’t get you past resume screening but you will be reviewed. Your writing skills/resume are part of your skills as a person (not big though). You can apply to as many roles as you like. Any failed interviews will only impact that level (and above) and role for a minimum of 6 months up to 2 years. Hope this helps!

h8f31nyfwA · Answer

- is referral the only way to get past resume screening? I applied 2 times before and never heard back. I do believe I'm much better in person than on paper so need to find the right way to do this.

How long ago did you apply? The last 6 months have been hard at Amazon. The timeline for a hiring freeze can sometimes last between three and six months. If you applied within the last 3 months, its possible you're in the shadow realm.

Before you can get to the in-person part of the process, you HAVE to get through the screening. Have you had anyone review your resume? Are the keywords strong? Is the formatting optimized?

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