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Amazon Hi all, so I'm interviewing for Associate Cloud App Dev, A2C ProServe. I was wondering if anyone could provide insight on what the process is like? The recruiter said 80% behavioral and 20% technical. So, will they be testing cloud knowledge?
My background is mostly MERN focused on React/Node.js. I'm open to learning, but am I super out of my depth?
Remember when you are interviewing you are selling a “product”, you. Make sure to be able to answer the questions based on the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Look up possible questions they might ask you and then write down your answers. Practice in the mirror until you are comfortable answering them without looking at your notes. If you are able to video yourself it will help also. Sometimes without knowing people tend to do weird mannerisms while interviewing. Make sure you’re speaking clearing and you are answering the questions they ask. The interview should be a conversation between both parties. Do research on the company and have questions written out before your interview. Dress appropriately, don’t over do it on perfume/cologne, gargle with mint mouthwash before the interview. Make eye contact, smile and bring a pens and notebook to the interview. Take a bottle of water in case they don’t have one for you and copies of your resume. Make sure to have a list of names of who will be interviewing you so you can look them up as well. Last but not least if you are able to bring a a type of handout demonstrating your work you are golden. Hope this helps. If you are needing more help let me know. I’ll do a mock interview with you. Good luck!!
I agree it’s ok to take a career mental break career searching is hard
This resonates because I went through the same thing. Looked for about 2 years and was desperate to get out of company. Are you getting any feedback? Are you evaluating and improving with each interview/round? I’m still really terrible at interviewing but have finally gotten to final rounds (which I definitely wasn’t before) and finally landing something. What helped me was to think about how my skills and experience directly connected with the company’s needs and to figure out how to articulate my value to them. And in order to do that I had to get really clear on my strengths and skills. I also expanded my search to beyond just the industry I was in, which also helped. Hang in there!
Yes. I’ve done all of this.
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Had similar experience. I thought about all the different companies I worked for and then thought who was well liked / promoted at those past jobs.
A common thread was the people with good attitudes, enthusiasm, curiosity and openness were the common denominator.
I started to emulate those qualities at my job and they started to help me become more positive. Eventually I started to work them into my “brand” when I was interviewing and things got better. I went from many rejections to a new role.
It took time and wasn’t easy. I wanted to give up many times.
I had all the skills and can interview well, I was missing the part of being someone others wanted to have on their team.
Your experience may be different. Hope this helps you stay motivated.
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Don’t give up and continue to keep yourself busy with self improvement or volunteer experiences. I don’t know what field you’re in, but classes to make you better for the roles you’re applying to, etc. you can also try visiting some YouTube videos to get some tips on interview experience in the field you’re in. Good luck!
First thing - don't give up! Second I'd suggest networking and finding a mentor in your field (preferably not someone at work since you're trying to find a new role) and get their input. Perhaps there are certain skills you can develop based on the job description, certifications, or classes you can take to show you are dedicated to the field/role you are in. Best of luck and hang in there!
Networking has paid off highly for me!
Sounds like you are being very proactive! Have you reached out to external recruiters? I'm wondering if they can help. I'm sure you have. Or any friends that can provide referrals. I do know referrals are helpful!
Also what kind of roles are you looking into? With a CFE they have forensic roles at various companies and Big 4 - I do know EY is heavily recruiting for their forensic practice.
Have you only been looking at banks?(assumption because of the WF) Maybe try branching out to MSBs, Brokers, payroll processors, etc. Hell even regulatory compliance software vendors will bring on ex BSA officers because they understand client needs.
There’s also location to consider. Are you willing to move?
Plenty of work out there for compliance folk.
I have looked everywhere, literally. I actually would like to get away from working at a bank. Have probably worked in a financial institution types even been in consulting with Big 4 experience.. idk how I’m still getting passed up
There are so many good YouTube videos to watch to help with confidence in interviews. I would suggest getting a resume writer, refocusing on targeted applications so when the interview comes around you will be qualified for that role and able to speak to the roles/responsibilities. DM me if you want my resume writer's info...she's great and not expensive. Good luck, it'll happen! Change your approach, you're doing it right now by asking for help.
Avoid applying.
I interviewed on and off over the past years too, never landing a job offer for a lead/ manager. I started to feel deflated and questionning my value on the market.
I went more agressive, and flipped to open to work on linkedin. The past three months, I have been contacted by several external recruiters on LinkedIn for positions way more senior that what I applied to (director, Vp level). On all the instances that I choose to interview for the position, i talked directely to a design VP, bypassing HR, and I got a job offer immediately every time.
I litterally had competing offers, about 90k beyond what I expected from the jobs I was targetting when I was looking by myself.
My two cents:. HR is poison.
I see it in my current orga, internal HR recruiters are worthless. They know nothing of the expectations for UX/ tech jobs, and discard your resume for nothing (ask too much, don't word the exp exactly as the job description, racism..)
In which industry are you looking?
Also, a good profile picture on linkedin makes a difference.