How Long It Takes Amazon to Make a Hiring Decision After The Interview
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SUMMARY ⤵️
I will talk about how long Amazon usually takes after interviewing you to let you know whether you're hired or not.
Before jumping in, I should clarify that Amazon is still going through hiring freezes. They have suspended the interviewing and hiring of new talent quite extensively. So, anything I share with you here would normally apply to the steady state of how Amazon runs its business.
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Hi, I’m Nick! 👋
I was an Amazon Bar Raiser for five years, and a Bar Raiser Mentor for two—meaning I helped certify which Amazonians were trusted to make final hiring decisions.
After Amazon, I started Amazon Bound, a coaching service that helps job seekers land roles at Amazon and change their careers.
I also created Amazon Bound School, a private community with weekly live coaching, interview tools, and support from like-minded candidates.
More recently, I built Score My Interview, an AI-driven tool that gives instant feedback on your STAR responses—so you can improve faster without waiting for a coach.
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TIMESTAMPS ⏱️
00:00 Introduction
00:15 How Long It Takes Amazon to Make a Hiring Decision After The Interview
01:05 The 2 and 5 Promise
01:36 No Correlation Between How Long You Wait and The Hiring Decision
02:12 It Could Take Longer to Decide for Senior-level Roles
03:21 Summary and Parting Words