Morgana Mahendru

In this article, we’re going to give you four actionable steps toward crafting the perfect answer to the question, “why do you want to work for Amazon?”.

“Why Amazon?” is one of the most common behavioral interview questions asked in Amazon interviews across roles, so it is very important to prepare an answer that will set you apart.

Our first tip: do your research!

Let’s jump right into it.

Amazon is a fast-paced company that has very high expectations of its employees. At Amazon, you’ll be addressing complex problems, working with the best of the best, and optimizing technology that serves billions of people.

Interviewers ask “why Amazon?” to test whether you’ve got the motivation to last in this kind of environment. If your Amazon interviewer senses that you are not motivated enough, or if you’re motivated for the wrong reasons (i.e. just a paycheck), then they will be unlikely to push your application further.

Interviewers also want to get an idea of how well you’ve researched and prepared for the interview. As Amazon is a highly data-based company, they’re looking for employees who know how to put the work in and make major decisions based on analysis.

Coming to the interview with well-researched and specific reasons as to why you want to work for Amazon shows them that you’re the profile they’re looking for.

Here are the components of a great answer:

Finally, before moving on to the next step, take some time to review common mistakes that candidates make when answering this question.

Now that you’ve got an understanding of why interviewers ask this question, as well as a few tips on how to answer it well, let’s get started on crafting your answer.

The first thing you should do is learn about Amazon. As we mentioned in our tips, now is a good time to reach out to people from Amazon to get an idea of what the company is like.

In addition to the networking, do some research about Amazon’s culture and values. Here are a few general resources to get you started:

You’ll also want to tailor your answer to the position that you’re applying to. If you’d like more information about top tech roles at Amazon, including practice questions and preparation tips, take a look at one of our interview guides:

Once you’ve got an idea of the company as a whole, you’ll need one or two more specific details about Amazon that you can use to customize your answer.

One key part of landing your dream job at Amazon is showing your alignment with the company’s 16 leadership principles. Interviewers like the Bar Raiser are frequently assigned one or multiple leadership principles to focus on per round, meaning that you’ll encounter them at every stage.

So, when answering the question “why Amazon?”, it’s a good idea to get a head start on the leadership principles by bringing up one or two that inspire you.

We’ll get more into how to use these to craft your specific answer in the next section, but for now, go through the list below and pick one that resonates the most with you. Think of examples from your own past and your experience with Amazon that highlight this principle.

If you're not already familiar with Amazon's leadership principles, here is the full list:

The biggest detail that sets Amazon apart from other tech companies, especially in the interview process, is their emphasis on the leadership principles we went over above.

However, there are other unique facts about Amazon that you can use to make your answer as specific to Amazon and as personal to you as possible.

Here are a few of them:

By this point, you should have put together a list of three distinct reasons for why you would like to work for Amazon. It can include some of the facts we listed above, reasons from your personal experience, people you’ve networked with, or other facts you’ve found in your own research.

Now that you have the list, write out exactly how you plan on answering the question, “why Amazon?”

Once you’ve written your answer out, don’t forget to edit it as well. Make sure that you are stating the most relevant information, without too many extra details. The answer should take no longer than one minute to say out loud.

To give you some inspiration, we’ve included an example below. Note that it is specific to Amazon, takes no more than one minute to recite, and highlights the candidate’s skills without bragging.

This is the last step to prepare your answer to “why Amazon?”. You should now have an answer written out and edited down to the most pertinent information.

It’s time to practice speaking through your answer, so that you’re able to recite it naturally, without missing any key details.

Here are two steps to prepare for this:

First, recite your answer out loud and time yourself, if you haven’t already done so. Make sure to edit your answer down if it is longer than one minute.

Keep practicing until you are able to speak through your answer without referring to your written notes. You should be able to hit each of your main points smoothly, without sounding too rehearsed.

Finally, once you’ve memorized your answer, record yourself reciting it. Watch it back, and make note of your body language and places where you may be stumbling through important details.

Repeat this process until you’re able to answer the question enthusiastically, with engaging body language and a smooth response.

Lastly, try out your answer in an interview setting by doing mock interviews.

Starting with friends or peers will help you polish your answer, practice answering follow-up questions, and get some early feedback.

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