Eric Hudson is a former Amazon recruiter where he spent 8 years and gained extensive experience in hiring for various roles as well as experience as a Bar Raiser. In this video, we talk about his journey at Amazon, why he doesn’t use the STAR method (and what he likes to focus on instead), and the #1 thing you want to think about when you’re preparing for your interview.
To book a free 15 minute chat with Eric about coaching you for your dream job, visit www.carrus.io, create an account, and pick a time with him!
Come check out these articles over on our blog on topics that Eric mentioned:
Amazon’s Leadership Principles:
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[1:11] Tell us about your career journey to Amazon
[4:24] Eric’s recruiting and hiring experience at Amazon
[5:57] What Eric found exciting about being at Amazon in his role
[7:36] Eric’s experience launching the APAC hiring and what he learned about different jurisdictions
[11:40] What Eric learned through Bar Raising
[13:00] The importance of storytelling
[14:17] Why Eric isn’t a fan of the STAR method and the two pillars he prefers to use
[14:40] Pillar one: Content
[16:00] Pillar two: Delivery
[17:15] The Vague person and Verbose person and challenges with each
[18:51] The Director’s Dilemma
[19:30] S, Set the Scene
[20:10] P, Problem
[20:30] S, Solution
[20:43] Why you have to use “I” instead of “We”
[21:02] I, Impact
[23:06] Story of a well-qualified candidate who did not pass the interview and why
[25:41] Focus on selling yourself
[28:10] How Eric gives specific information to help people get better and better
[28:56] Why winging it is the worst thing you can do
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