I interviewed over 500 applicants at Amazon. These key differences separated top candidates from those who got job offers.

03/29/2025, 5:10 AM
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I interviewed over 500 applicants at Amazon. These key differences separated top candidates from those who got job offers.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with David Markley, a 58-year-old former Amazon employee, based in Seattle. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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