Unfortunately, my interview experience was disappointing. The interviewer seemed unprepared to conduct a well-rounded technical discussion. The questions were opaque and overly narrow, with the majority of the time spent drilling into a single topic—leaving no room to explore the breadth of my skills or experience.

Repeated interruptions and being asked to restate my answers multiple times made the conversation feel disjointed and frustrating. In a 60-minute interview, it’s crucial to use time wisely and respectfully.

Tools like recording and AI-assisted note-taking could help improve this process significantly. Amazon needs to better vet and train its interviewers to ensure they reflect the company’s values.

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