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Crack the Amazon Interview: STAR Stories That Actually Work [10/7/2026] (Recording)

What makes a strong Amazon interview answer — from the perspective of the person actually evaluating it? In this live session, I’ll break down how Amazon behavioral interviews work and how to turn your experience into compelling STAR stories aligned with the Leadership Principles. I spent 8 years at Amazon, where I conducted 150+ interviews and served as a Hiring Manager. I’ve since coached 100+ candidates, from early-career professionals to managers and senior managers. We’ll cover: -How Amazon interviewers evaluate behavioral answers -How to structure strong, concise STAR stories -How to choose stories for different Leadership Principles -How to demonstrate your individual contribution and measurable impact -How to handle probing and follow-up questions -The most common mistakes I’ve seen candidates make I’ll also share practical examples and leave time for live Q&A, so bring your questions about Amazon interviews, STAR stories, Leadership Principles, or behavioral interviewing. By the end of the session, you’ll have a practical framework you can use to prepare, refine, and pressure-test your own interview stories.

Stop Memorizing Answers: Build STAR Stories That Adapt [10/14/2026] (Recording)

Most candidates prepare behavioral interviews by memorizing answers to a list of expected questions. Then the interviewer changes the wording, asks an unexpected follow-up, and the answer falls apart. In this practical session, former Amazon Hiring Manager Giulio Famiglietti will show you how to build a flexible portfolio of STAR stories that can be adapted across different questions without sounding scripted. You’ll learn how interviewers assess evidence, how to choose the right story quickly, and how to keep your answer clear when you are put under pressure. We’ll cover: • Why memorized answers fail • How to build adaptable STAR stories • How one experience can answer several behavioral questions • The most common mistakes in Situation, Task, Action, and Result • How to handle probing follow-up questions • A live before-and-after answer example You’ll leave with a repeatable framework you can use for Big Tech, corporate, and leadership interviews. The session will finish with live Q&A.