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Process Snapshot 🗓️ Eligibility / Shortlisting: The candidate had no specific information regarding eligibility criteria or the shortlisting process. Application Route & Timeline Start: Applied via an on-campus drive. Both interview rounds took place on the same day. Round-by-Round Breakdown 🗣️ Here's how the interview rounds were structured: Online Assessment Refer to previous Amazon OA questions (Leetcode discuss , Youtube) Development with AI assist Round 1: Technical + Behavioral This round combined technical problem-solving with behavioral questions. DSA - power function (expected logn) DSA - LIS but consecutive numbers (expected logn) Round 2: Technical + Behavioral Similar to Round 1, this round also assessed both technical skills and behavioral aspects. Difficulty, Topics, and Interview Focus 🧠 Difficulty Across Rounds: Medium Most Asked Topics: Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) What Interviewers Focused On: The primary focus was on problem-solving abilities. Coding and Project Discussion 💻 Coding Question Patterns / Constraints / Expected Approach: Questions involved patterns related to arrays and matrices. Dijkstra's algorithm was also discussed, likely because I mentioned it in a project. Project Deep-Dive (architecture, trade-offs, scaling, debugging): The interview included technical discussions centered around my internship project. HR and Behavioral 🤝 HR/Behavioral Questions: Questions were based on Amazon's Leadership Principles. Unexpected/Tricky Moments + Handling: No unexpected or tricky moments were encountered. Final Outcome ✅ Verdict: Selected Top Tips for Juniors: (No specific tips were provided in this section by the interviewee, beyond the successful outcome.) Mistakes to Avoid 🚫 Be Honest: The key advice is to always be honest during your interviews. Preparation Strategy 📚 What Helped Most (resources/mocks/plan): Striver's SDE Sheet Previous Amazon-tagged LeetCode problems (GitHub repos can be helpful for this) Regular participation in coding contests, especially on LeetCode 7-Day Priority Plan for Juniors: 5 Days: Focus intensely on Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA). Last 2 Days: Dedicate time to refining your resume and understanding Amazon's Leadership Principles. Optional Offer Details 💰 Compensation: 1.3 Lakhs per month Quick Checklist for Students Master Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA). Practice Amazon-tagged LeetCode problems. Participate in coding contests regularly. Prepare your resume thoroughly. Study Amazon's Leadership Principles. Be ready for technical discussions on your projects.