I got messaged by an amazon recruiter about 3 weeks ago about a backend role in seattle. We chatted on the phone and i told her I’m more interested in front end roles in the bay area. She said no problem and was going to pass my resume along to another recruiter. Now I finally got messaged by another Amazon recruiter and they are recruiting me for yet another backend role in either seattle, vancouver, or VA. They say I have 7 days to complete the online assessment otherwise my application will be dispositioned. At this point in my career I’m open to working in backend but prefer frontend, and prefer bay area. Should i take this online assessment to see how I do or if i dont pass will i have to wait another 6 months before re-applying? in that case should i just tell the recruiter this isnt the role or locations im interested in and see if theyd consider me for something more in line with my interests and strengths? TC:130k YOE:3 #amazon #interview
Get in and you can easily move to a FE role in the Bay area
The thing is the recruiter wants me to respond with my preference between Seattle, Vancouver, and VA
Online assessment isn't targetted towards backend or frontend. Its plainly ds and algos. You should try to clear it and then let them know that you are more interested in FE positions.
I’d say take the assessment then ask for the front end role