How Does Amazon.com Recruit?
When Amazon was launched in 1995, the website's operations were handled from a single garage space in Seattle, Washington. Now, Amazon employs more than 43,000 people from across the world to help run its online marketplace. Maintaining a workforce this large is no easy task. Amazon seeks out talent internally and externally, taking advantage of its in-house recruiting tools, social network presence and online job listings.
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Company Website
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Amazon stays accessible to potential employees through it website. Here you can find information on available job opportunities and benefits. Amazon also gives you a better look at its company culture with videos of current employees and a quick description of its values and job functions. If you find a position that interests you, you can apply directly online by setting up a careers account. With an account, you can store all your employment information and Amazon recruiters can deliver job notification emails to you.
Social Networks
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Amazon maintains a social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn that helps its recruiters find new talent. A November 2011 study from Forrester revealed that Facebook and LinkedIn are the first and second most popular social networks among Americans adults. By dedicating time to these resources, Amazon recruiters can advertise to possible applicants who otherwise may be unaware of open jobs and the benefits of working for the company. Amazon's LinkedIn page highlights new hires, available jobs and in-depth statistics about the company while its Facebook page features a direct link to its online career site.
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Universities
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Amazon places a large emphasis on university recruiting. Specifically the company looks for students pursuing degrees related to software development or business as well as graduate students pursuing a Masters of Business Administration degree. Amazon recruits for interns and full-time employees. According to Amazon, its recruiters visit with students on various college campuses to conduct interviews. Depending on the situation, qualified students may be offered a job within a few weeks of the interview or called to Seattle for final interviews at the company's headquarters.
Military
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Similar to its university focus, Amazon recruiters actively pursue military veterans to fill open positions. Recruiters travel to military bases around the United States to meet with interested candidates. Amazon offers veterans a special program to help them transition to civilian life through job opportunities with the company. It also maintains an in-house network of military veterans who act as mentors to new hires. Amazon recruiters look for veterans to fill management positions, warehouse positions, technical positions and customer service positions.
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