How do you ask for an informational interview and any success stories?

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Email HR through linkedIn and put it in the subject line. Explain why you're reaching out and what you're looking for. Attach your resume.

Prepare like it's a real interview though.

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Reach out to HR as mentioned but also an employee there!

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I did an informational interview at my first agency and walked out with a job offer. It can happen!

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I am looking for guidance.

I am going to start interview process with Amazon next week. Probably all rounds will be done in 1-2 day time frame.

How/what should I prepare for interview?
Am clueless on what kind of ds & algo questions, system design questions are asked in Amazon interviews.

My techstack: javascript developer- react+Angular.

1. Pls guide me on what/how to prepare?
2. Also, will the interview be solely on da & algo and javascript; or on Js frameworks?

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