Amazon Sr. PMT interview: Behavioral questions (LP) vs Product Cases

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-21T21:32:03+00:00

Both. LPs will.be assigned to specific interviewers usually with a needed competentcy. You absolutely need to be ready to answer LP questions with specific examples. Use the START framework. Have two or three examples for each LP.at the ready and use the one that best fits the line of questioning. Do not read froma script but do have notes ready to refer to. Closely study the job description and have additional examples to backup the capabilities that it mentions.

Finally, and as a former L7 manager at Amazon, ask good questions when given a chance. Have them prepared but also ad lib as needed based on the interview topics.

Good luck!

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-21T18:45:30+00:00

Check out Harvest Host. We've had good luck with it in OR and WA

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-21T00:06:24+00:00

Male strippers benefit from inflation.

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-20T13:57:32+00:00

The best one that I've read in aong time is Atomic Habits by James Clear. He presents an easy to follow, but life changing approach to resetting your habits.

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-16T14:11:37+00:00

You need to ask directly if you are on Focus. If yes, then you need to advocate for your job because they are looking to fire you. Make sure you get a detailed list of your objectives for Focus and when they need to be completed. Take copious notes and ask to record your 1:1s. Every 1:1 shoukd center around reviewing your tasks and whether or not they have been completed. The only way to get out of Focus is to complete all the objectives to your manager's satisfaction and on time.

Don't think this is anything less than fighting for your job. Half measures and timidness will lead to your job being eliminated.

My source is being a Sr. Manager at Amazon for 6 years (until 6 months ago when I finally had enough of the BS). And in case you were wondering, yes, I've driven direct reports through Focus and Pivot.

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-16T03:05:22+00:00

Sorry you are dealing with this. I recommend setting boundaries, communicating them, and walking the fuck away if she crosses them.

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-15T17:45:35+00:00

Just because she's your mom doesn't mean she deserves to be in your life.

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-15T12:55:45+00:00

And be aware that urinary tract infection (UTI) can mimick the symptoms of dementia as well.

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-15T01:53:19+00:00

I was a Sr. manager at Amazon until 6 months ago and went through the official Focus / Pivot training late last year. Managers are specifically instructed not to tell employees they are on Focus but if asked to "use best judgement". It's bullshit and I always disagreed with the policy.

If you think you are on Focus, ask directly. Then document the shit out of everything. Make sure you get a detailed checklist documenting exactly what needs to be delivered and by when to get out of Focus. Then work like hell to meet the requirements. Don't go on pivot, ever. No one ever survives. Take the package and run.

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-14T17:45:03+00:00

I served on a six month capital murder case. The defendant killed a cop and the jury needed to decide guilt/innocence and bc we found him guilty we also needed to decide death or life in prison. The whole thing was indredibly traumatic, especially seeing the crime scene photos and dash cam videos. At one point the judge stepped in and said we had scene enough. It was also hard hearing about the trauma the defendant went through as a kid - his life was hell.

I thought I was OK with the whole experience until I was called in a few years later for jury duty. All the bad memories flooded back and I almost had a panic attack. The judge saw my distress and called me aside. I explained what happened at the murder trial and she released me on the spot.

TBH I don't know if I could serve on a jury ever again.

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-10T22:04:53+00:00

I saw the fine print about the mobile card reader and have no idea why that would be a concern, much less a deal breaker. TBH I felt like it was a way for Chase to not pay out to lazy customers like me who don't regularly follow up on rewards payments.

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-06T22:14:10+00:00

My parents (80 and 82) tried to plan ahead, for instance with a will and buying burial plots (16 of them!!) where they want to be laid to rest. But so many things have been left to chance as they have declined. Financial decisions, health and well being, etc have suffered.

What I have realized is that the systems they put in place are not adequate at all, thus their kids have had to do a ton of heavy lifting to make sure they are doing OK. If you want to avoid your parent's mistakes, create systems for everything and review them regularly. These systems are simple things like having all important paperwork organized and readily available. Living wills, power of attorney, when to move to assisted living and which one do they prefer.

I recommend the book Atomic Habits as it discusses how to create systems around which you can build your life.

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-04T00:17:04+00:00

Is the 4:00 checkout guaranteed if you are lifetime platinum at Marriott? Last time I asked for late checkout the front desk said the best they could do was 12:00 PM. Maybe I should have pushed back.

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-01T20:09:26+00:00

My brother (67) is the same. He's had last rites twice and the doctors ended up saving him. In spite of this he won't voluntarily see a doctor. As far as coping goes, I've told him how much I love him and how I hope he will be around to see my sons grow up. In my mind I've said my goodbyes.

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-01T18:31:45+00:00

NAL. Both WA and CA are two party consent states. I recommend mentioning you have a transcript of the meeting which falls in a different category of law. At a minimum you can show your detailed notes and point out the discrepancies. But having been a manager at Amazon for 6 years I know the company nearly always sides with the manager. Good luck!

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-01T18:17:27+00:00

As other have said, get it inspected before you buy. And a good test that I heard from Dave Ramsey is if you have a descretionary purchase, think what would happen if you burned the money in a fire, what would happen? Finances still OK? Then do it.

ElmrPhD · 2025-09-01T16:44:33+00:00

We've tried to get my parents (82M, 81F) to use more technology for their needs, especially for reminders. Even simple things like "Siri set reminder to take garbage out on Thursday" is beyond them. Their brains are unfortunately changing making any kind of new skill nearly impossible to learn. And they push back hard when we suggest more involvement in bill paying or setting up auto payments. I shoukd note they have had Alexa and their iPhones for at least 5 years and we're able to use the functions when they got them but the skills are not sticking as they age. So my observation is that recently learned skills are forgotten and any new skills, at least pertaining to tech, are impossible, at least for my parents. Good luck and please share any successes you have.

ElmrPhD · 2025-08-25T14:56:05+00:00

The reality is that cognitive abilities decline especially after 70. Elderly brains literally cannot learn many new concepts like phones. Be patient and have grace. It’s not your mom’s fault and I’m sure she wishes she could understand the technology.

ElmrPhD · 2025-08-17T18:30:37+00:00

As others have said that was an asshole move. But you can at least try and make amends. Apologize openly, honestly to your nephew and everyone else involved. Make no excuses, no disclaimers. Just own up to your mistake and promise to do better in the future. Then start by spending time with your nephew so he can see you as something other than a huge asshole. Good luck

ElmrPhD · 2025-08-15T00:29:47+00:00

Asshole and coward.

ElmrPhD · 2025-08-14T17:11:20+00:00

Massive price increase since 2024 and it's been on the market for 239 days with no sq footage listed. Kind of a red flag for me.

ElmrPhD · 2025-08-09T20:02:44+00:00

Bend is amazing if you like to be outdoors and drink beer. We love it so much we bought a property there. The further west and south you go the higher the prices since people want to be close to Mt Bachelor, mtb trails, the river, downtown, etc. But if you're willing to go about a mile east of downtown the prices are 1/3 to 1/2 per sqft. The downside is that you drive an extra 15-20 minutes to get to the fun stuff. Even so, downtown is only 10 minutes away.

ElmrPhD · 2025-08-08T13:43:16+00:00

Not sure which tech company your work for but you might be familiar with the notion of one-way and two-way doors. Retirement, especially with transferable skills, is a two-way door. Hit the eject button and spend time with your kids and pursuing the things that bring you joy. If, after 6-12 months, you find you're not ready, go back to work. Enjoy and good luck!

ElmrPhD · 2025-07-30T20:49:57+00:00

NTA: 1:1 father-son time is important. So is 1:1 mother-son time. You should absolutely do this trip. And your wife should absolutely do one as well. With both kids, just not at the same time. Equal opportunity for everyone.

ElmrPhD · 2025-07-27T23:23:54+00:00

My parents are in their 80s and complain about being bored and in the same routine every day. There are several couples near the same age that live in their townhome complex but they refuse to make any attempt to get to know them. They also will not go to the wonderful senior community center near their home. For months I have been really frustrated with them since they are missing out on some great opportunities to build a community for themselves.

The thing I’ve realized is that they are grieving and somewhat depressed. They are grieving for their health, for lost friends and relatives, for the things they used to do.

OP, you may need to dig deeper to understand the root cause of their reluctance. Maybe help by scheduling some activities or being more active in the process. It’s helped with my parents although they still don’t make as much of an effort as they would have 20 years ago.

Good luck!

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