Hello, I just completed my AWS on-site interview/virtual and I am really nervous about the decision. I feel I did well throughout the process, below I'll summarize how the onsite went and based on the interviewers responses, I am curious to know what my chances are: PS: I could not tell who the "Bar Raiser" was... My background: 9 years experience in software sales MBA Bachelor's Degree: Business 1st Interviewer: - It was a Principle Strategic Account Manager, 8 yrs @ AWS. - From another team - Asked ALL behavior based questions. - Asked a few clarifying questions and we talked about our backgrounds. - She gave good responses like "perfect" "you answered that perfectly" "good job" etc. - She seemed pleased with answers and said something like "It was great talking to you, I hope you have a great rest of the day and the hiring manager is able to answer all of your questions pertaining to the role." 2nd Interviewer: - It was a Sales Director, about 4 yrs @ AWS - From another team - Got straight to the point and asked 4 Behavior Questions. - Gave responses like "Great example" "I'm glad to see you did something like that in your role." "Good response" - I feel like I answered these questions pretty smooth. - I asked about 4 questions afterwards and this interview ended about 10 minutes early. 3rd Interviewer: - Another Strategic account manager. - From another team - ALL behavior questions. - Asked about AWS Differentiator and gave me good info on the role and said how "he was in my shoes about 6 years ago when he interviewed at AWS." - He also talked a lot about the culture compared to other tech sales roles. - At first it appeared as though he had an older resume of mine because I apply to AWS about 4 years ago and then he pulled the recent resume. 4th Interviewer: - Strategic account manger, 4 yrs @ AWS - On the same team I'm applying for. - Asked all behavior questions and questions like "How would you explain AWS?" "What's the advantages of cloud computing?" - He gave a good responses it seemed, he told me twice "You answered that question perfectly" and afterwards, he said "I have all I need to make my decision, your almost done, time for you to grab a beer soon." 5th Interviewer: - Hiring Manager - Everything went find but he kept cutting me off asking verifying questions and I sometimes will lose my train of thought. I also had a phone screen with him and it was the same thing and I didn't feel 100% smooth about it but I got passed to the next phase. He told me he had all the data he needed and I also offered to give another example from a behavior question he asked me because I didn't feel it was my strongest answer but he said "its ok, and he had everything he needed. - When we parted ways, he said "I'll talk to you soon." - I interviewed Thursday and today is Monday, no word yet. I really want this opportunity and was curious to know, based on what I typed, what you think my chances are?
I can totally understand your anxiety. Been there :) debrief has to happen within 3-5 days and that depends on interviewers availability. To me it sound like you did very well, just be patient for 2-3 more days , you will hear what you want to hear :) all the best!
@ bQOV55 - so what happened? What is the outcome? Love hearing about the stories and processes people have posted on Blind. Hopefully, it worked out and you got an offer.
Thanks for outlining your experience. IMHO I think you got all the way through the end and did well with everyone except being shaky with the hiring manager. If the other people give you good feedback - I think you have a good shot.
Thanks for the feedback.