As an employee, you already know a thing or two about Amazon: it’s the world’s largest online retailer and operates in countries all over the globe. What you might not know is that this company has really diverse career opportunities to discover, ranging from creative to technical to everything in between. Knowing the array of Amazon career opportunities can open up a whole new world of professional paths for you.

Pathstream has partnered with Amazon to give employees a chance to level up their skills to move up into new roles that are fulfilling and inspiring. They provide online courses and training in a number of areas that can be vital when applying for positions within Amazon. 

Here, we’ve outlined these opportunities and how to get you onto the path toward a rewarding and successful career with one of the world’s largest companies.

 

Navigating Amazon’s job categories

While there are several job categories to explore at Amazon, here’s a closer look at the main ones that education from Pathstream can help you achieve.

 

Technical

Tech roles at Amazon can fall under several subcategories, such as software development, front-end development, and leadership roles. Over the last five years, Amazon has seen incredible growth in jobs like data scientist, network development engineer, and solutions architect.

 

Management

Depending on your skills and area of interest, management roles can be tech or not tech-related. Fulfillment and operations management is at the heart of the company, and it operates worldwide. There are several kinds of roles that you can take on, so there is plenty of management positions.

 

Sales and Marketing

Marketing roles at Amazon are founded on the principle of building transparent relationships with customers. Some roles you’ll find are within social media, creating ads, or driving brand awareness.

 

Operations and Logistics

Operations and logistics positions are essential when it comes to planning, supplying, and manufacturing. Various roles work together to ensure that devices and services are consistent and produced correctly. This team is headquartered in California, with other positions in China and Europe.

 

Administrative and Support

These are the roles that keep Amazon running. There are several options, including administrative assistant, ship clerk, and executive assistance. While needed, these positions aren’t as numerous as other categories.

 

Discovering Amazon’s unique company culture

Working at Amazon means working in a culture that’s based on a core set of beliefs called the Leadership Principles. These are: 

• Customer Obsession
• Ownership
• Invent and Simplify
• Act Right, A Lot
• Learn and Be Curious
• Hire and Develop the Best
• Insist on the Highest Standards
• Think Big
• Bias for Action
• Frugality
• Earn Trust
• Dive Deep
• Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit
• Deliver Results
• Strive to be Earth’s Best Employer
• Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility

 

Amazon is a company that believes in offering amazing benefits that reflect the hard work of its employees. Employees start at $19 an hour and have access to opportunities to upskill and train for the future. Other benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Parental leave
• Family care
• The possibility of paying college tuition

 

Amazon is famous for its company culture. It’s one that other companies try to replicate. Things are fast-paced and results-driven, so keep that in mind when looking at roles. Corporate teams are small, and teams within the company are pushed to make individual decisions. More than anything, Amazon is innovative and thinks like a startup, even though it’s already a major player.

 

Preparing for a successful career at Amazon

While Amazon is always looking for good talent, tech skills are highly valued and needed. Some current skills that recruiters are interested in are:

• Software development
• Java
• Data Analytics
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Python
• Salesforce or CRM 
• C++
• Project management
• Software engineering

 

To help Amazon employees acquire these skills, Pathstream offers the Sales Operations Certificate and Data Analytics Certificate programs. Working through the courses in the program, you’ll learn more about the latest tools and methodologies needed to fill in roles in several areas across the company.

 

Enrolling in a Pathstream program also grants you access to experienced career coaches. These coaches can assist you in crafting a well-tailored resume that highlights your strengths and communicates your career goals and aspirations. 

 

Your dedicated coach will help you develop a clear mission statement showcasing your alignment with the company culture and ability to contribute effectively to the desired role. Career coaches can also guide you in demonstrating your professional growth through ongoing training and progression in previous roles, further enhancing your appeal to Amazon and other potential employers. Additionally, they can help boost your confidence and readiness for the job search process, preparing you to impress internal and external recruiters.

 

Find out how Portland scored a promotion after completing a Pathstream course:

https://youtu.be/MjQ4bRhX5x0

 

Amazon’s Hiring Process: What to expect

The hiring process has several steps after you submit your resume and application. If your application is selected, you’ll first have a phone screening with an HR rep. 

 

Next is a series of interviews, writing tests, reference checks, and offer meetings. The intense and vigorous process ensures that Amazon is recruiting the best talent available.

 

Interviews differ slightly depending on the role, but recruiters agree that you should be prepared to answer behavioral-based questions. You’ll be asked about specific past work situations, including tasks you had to perform and the results. Recruiters want detailed answers focusing on “I” and not “we.” 

 

During your interview, show that you’ve researched Amazon’s culture and reinforce why you want to work for the company. Don’t be afraid to talk about any past failures or ask for clarification on questions. Most importantly, prepare to go through multiple interviews and brush up on your writing skills to prepare for any written tasks during the process.

 

Watch our workshop to gain helpful tips to ace your interview!

https://youtu.be/X5mDmwpDU4I

 

Leveraging the Amazon Career Choice Program for current employees

 

The Amazon Career Choice Program allows current employees to learn skills and earn certificates to boost their careers. Hourly workers are eligible* for this pre-paid tuition program that helps them gain valuable skills for in-demand roles. Once complete, employees can apply for positions within Amazon with higher salaries and more room for growth within the company.

 

Through Pathstream’s partnership, Amazon employees can gain the necessary skills to fill roles 

within Amazon operations coordinator, sales operations specialist, or customer success manager. This is a valuable benefit that covers some or all of the costs associated with tuition or program fees, which means you won’t have to pay any additional expenses.

 

Conclusion

Amazon loves to see its employees succeed, and taking advantage of Pathstream’s partnership to gain new skills and certifications is just one of the ways. As an employee, taking advantage of this partnership can be key in furthering your career with the company and landing your dream career. What are you waiting for if you’re ready to take the leap and jumpstart your career? Enroll in one of Pathstream’s courses for Amazon employees today and get started on the road to success!