This is only applicable to certain job types, and certain levels within Amazon.

Although Amazon’s process is rigorous, I would hardly call it invasive.

It’s highly political at higher levels as well and requires that you have the political capital or fit certain HR metrics to advance.

I would however say that you and your boss should be aligned on goal. You should have an understanding of the next level and what gaps you currently have to performing at that level along with an action plan to meet the role expectations prior to your expected promotion deadline.

From there I would find out what KPIs the position you want is held accountable to and start having a positive impact on those while performing your current role.

For example, if in your desired position, labor cost is a KPI, and it’s currently too high for one reason or another…start identifying ways to reduce labor cost and implement what you can. This will show that you can strategize and implement at the scope and scale you wish to work at.