How I Got a Call from AmazonOnline.in – My Full Journey

I applied for AmazonOnline.in, and here’s how I got the call.

I saw a post on Amazon-IN. Finally, I got a referral. But getting a referral doesn’t mean you’re automatically ready for AmazonOnline.in. It’s a process that involves video calling and face-to-face interviews.

In the first round, I was asked a lot of questions — some from SQL and some from Python. If you want those questions, you can check out the description and also my LinkedIn profile.

I cleared the second round very smoothly. But in the third and final round, everything started well with the hiring manager. He gave me some SQL questions, which I solved easily. However, later he gave me a data interpretation question, and I got stuck. Even after multiple tries, I couldn’t give the correct answer. Because of this, I got rejected in the final round.

I was very depressed due to this rejection. I thought I had cleared everything, but I got rejected just because of one question.

After that, I decided to apply again, this time for General Manager positions and became active on Amazon-IN. I updated my job status from 8 AM to 10 PM. I stayed active all the time — updating my profile daily, uploading my resume every day with minor changes. I made sure to include all the keywords from the job description and only applied when the score went above 75. I did this continuously for about two months.

Finally, by the end of December, my resume got shortlisted again from AmazonOnline.in.

After two days, I got an interview call. I was asked, “Are you ready for the interview?” and I immediately said yes.

The Interview Process

There were a total of five interview rounds.

Round 1: Elimination Round

The first round was with the hiring manager and was completely technical. I was asked questions on SQL, Python, BBA, and Selenium. The Selenium part was completely unexpected.

I responded honestly that I didn’t have much exposure to Selenium, but I had used it as a manual tester in Cognizant. I felt I wouldn’t clear this round either. But fortunately, they considered my past experience and I cleared the first round.

Rounds 2 to 5: Technical & Situational

The second and third rounds were scheduled on the same day after two hours. The second, third, fourth, and fifth rounds were quite similar — focusing on your past experience.

You will be asked situational questions, and based on your answers, you’ll get counter questions. That’s why you should never fake any story. Prepare thoroughly and always remember Amazon’s STAR format:

  • Situation
  • Task
  • Action
  • Result

Use different experiences for different questions. Never repeat the same example.

After I completed all my interview rounds, I called HR for feedback. HR told me that there would be a “deep review” — all interviewers would discuss my performance, and if even one wasn’t satisfied, I could be rejected.

That’s why it’s important to prepare separate real-life examples for each question.

The Final Result

After one week, I again called HR for feedback.

This time, HR said — “Congratulations! You have cleared all the rounds.” I cannot express how happy I was. I think it was the happiest moment of my life.

Then, they asked me to submit my documents, and we discussed the salary package.

Final Thoughts

I want to say this to everyone:

If you didn’t score well in 10th,
If your 12th percentage isn’t great,
If you didn’t crack IIT or NIT,

Don’t worry — it’s not the end.

You still have the opportunity. You just need to work hard, stay consistent, and be patient. With time and effort, you can go anywhere.

Take my story as an example:

  • I didn’t have good marks in 12th,
  • I didn’t do B.Tech,
  • I didn’t crack IIT or NIT,

But still, today I work at a FAANG company.

Stay motivated. Keep going.

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How I Cracked Amazon With a B.Sc. IT Degree – A Complete Guide to Crafting a Perfect Resume

Coming from a good college like IIT or NIT and getting calls from top product-based companies is not a big deal. But pursuing a B.Sc. IT degree and getting a place in AmazonOnline.in did not come easy.

I used to apply every day but didn’t get a call from even a single company. I could not understand where I made a mistake—did I make a mistake in formatting? Was my ATS score down? Or was it because of my education that I didn’t get calls?

And trust me guys—writing a perfect resume is the toughest part of a job search.

But today, I will make it easy for you. I will tell you where I made mistakes—mistakes that generally everyone makes. Whether you’re a fresher or experienced, this post will help you.

So, without any delay, let’s get started.

Tools I Used to Make My Resume

  1. Overleaf.com – You’ll find the link in the description.
  2. Google Docs

Resume Structure: Divided into 3 Parts

1. Format

The format is very important. Your resume has to be clean and readable so that it grabs attention within seconds.

A recruiter spends just 6 to 8 seconds on a resume—make sure the layout is sharp and strategic.

  • Keep your resume to one page, even if you have 2–3 years of experience.
  • Decrease margins and font size strategically to fit your information.
  • Prioritize relevant, job-specific content.

Format Order:

  1. Name – Use a larger font.
  2. Contact Information
    • Phone number (must be working!)
    • Professional email address (35% of resumes are rejected for unprofessional emails)
    • LinkedIn profile
    • Portfolio link (especially important for freshers!)
  3. Skills Section
    • Same for both freshers and experienced candidates.
    • Add skills relevant to the job description. For example, a Data Analyst role should include:
      • SQL
      • Python
      • MS Excel
      • Tableau
      • Power BI
  4. Work Experience / Projects
    • Freshers: Add internships or relevant projects.
    • Use chronological order (most recent first).
    • Keep project explanations within 2–3 bullet points.
    • Ensure projects align with the job role.
  5. Awards and Achievements
    • Freshers: Mention hackathons, certifications, etc.
    • Experienced: Add relevant personal or side projects.
  6. Education
    • Mention Masters first, then Graduation.
    • Include duration, stream, and college name.
    • Only mention marks if they are good.
    • Skip schooling details.

Common Resume Formatting Mistakes

  1. Partitioning resume into left and right sections – Avoid this. It affects readability.
  2. Grammar, typo, and spelling errors – 60% of resumes are rejected due to this!
    • Use ChatGPT: Paste your resume and ask it to fix grammar, typos, and spelling errors.
  3. Skill rating bars (e.g. Python: 4/5) – Avoid this. Just list the skills.
  4. Using a profile photo – A debatable topic, but I personally avoid it. Use that space to add more skills and achievements.

2. Keywords and ATS Score

What is ATS?
ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System. It filters resumes based on keywords in the job description.

How to Optimize for ATS:

  1. Use a Word Cloud Generator (link in description).
    • Copy-paste the job description.
    • Identify the most common keywords and include them strategically in your resume.
  2. Use ChatGPT
    • Paste the job description and ask for relevant keywords.
    • Then paste your resume and ask ChatGPT to embed those keywords naturally.

Yes, it takes time, but this helps you stand out among hundreds of resumes.

3. Impact – How to Make Your Resume Stand Out

Don’t just say:

“Analyze Sales Data Using SQL.”

Say:

“Analyzed 1 million daily sales data using SQL, leading to a 50% reduction in processing time.”

This quantification allows the recruiter to measure your impact.

How to Quantify Projects (Especially for Freshers):

  • Use ChatGPT. Paste your project with this prompt: “Quantify this project as I don’t have prior experience but I’m applying for a Data Analyst role.”

Then, bold the quantified metrics in your resume to catch attention.

How to Check Your ATS Score

I’ve added some helpful websites in the description where you can paste your resume along with the job description to calculate your ATS score.

Make sure your resume score is at least 80 before applying.

Conclusion

That was everything about how to write a perfect, ATS-friendly resume.

If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and share. I’d love to hear your thoughts—let me know in the comments which resume tip helped you the most!