Got invited for second interview for Amazon. Annoyingly, they’ve changed the job role from BDM to SDR as they said they were getting overqualified candidates for what they think is an entry level position. I told them that was disappointing, so do you think I should go for it and try and get a better role or just say no and not waste anyone’s time? FYI I’m a BDM in a fintech start (2 months). Prior to that I was a senior consultant in real estate for 3 years and had my own business for 4 years.

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Do not be a victim of amazons downleveling.

They do this to everyone. My buddy who was an E6 at Facebook interviewed with amazon for an SDE3 role. He crushed the interview but they down-leveled the position and told him that they felt he was an SDE2 and the TC was about 130k lower than his FB role. Zero room to negotiate. I guess it’s one of their leadership principles right?

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you do only have 2 months of experience, unless i read that wrong

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its amazon, they can do whatever they want. I dont know that’s it’s unethical or just a mistake. Typically a BDM role at Amazon is not an entry level role and pays 200-300K. Sounds like this role’s budget is lower and at entry level salary. so if you’re expecting 300K at 2 months of experience in sales, say no. if you want a 100k job or so and want to work at Amazon. keep going.

Oh no. There they go again. The question is are you willing to take that SDR role? If you are then go for it but if the disappointment defeats that willingness then might as well renege your application.

That's a total downgrade. Might as well start looking for other opportunities. Plus, the interview process there takes some time.

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