Hey Grant! I'm starting as an AM as well in January! Just wanted to say that I really appreciate these videos. I had my interviews just around when you started making videos so the timing is perfect. Following your journey, hearing about your day, and hearing you enjoy it now has made me much less anxious for when I start!
That is great congratulations on the upcoming start date and thank you for the feedback - I love hearing that these videos have been helpful for you and others and reducing anxiety is always a god thing!
Just wanted to say thanks for the advice, my process was slightly different I received an email Thursday, interviewed today and accepted my offer as a L5 AM 🙌🏽
Grant helped me get ready for my interview and I'd HIGHLY recommend for you to work with him if you've got a interview coming up with Amazon or you'd just like to gain some additional interview experience. He's fantastic doing Mock Interviewing, answering your questions, and helping you to answer using the STAR method.
13.5 hours per a day? One extra hour for preparing for your day at the start, and 2.5 hours doing shift hand off at the end? I was under the assumption that it would be more 11-12 hours (30 minutes to an hour before and after shift). Thanks a bunch for making these. I'm glad you are liking it and you give me reassurance that I have made the right decision by accepting my offer.
Tyler J. My shift is RT, which means I work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. For the associates, this shift goes from 6:30PM-7:00AM. The extra hour comes from coming in one hour early to prepare for the shift. Other shifts are 10 hours typically but run over four days. I hope this helps clear it up!
Thanks for posting Grant! That’s a very long day but working 3 days out of 7 isn’t so bad. Wondering how long do you get for meal breaks (you mentioned you bring two meals). What about your team. Does everyone go to lunch at the same time, it seems it would be challenging if they didn’t. What about mid day breaks?. I know they are not union workers but most companies usually allow for mid day 15 minute just to refresh your mind. Appreciate the information you share. Really helpful to know what to expect if given an offer.
@@tamarhc Yeah 3 out of 7 is not bad especially since I can flip back to a regular day schedule during my days off. Right now they have staggered lunch and break times due to COVID. This is for mid day breaks but keep in mind this is for associates, not managers. Managers can take breaks as they see fit. My shift specifically has two 30 minute breaks and one 15 minute break.
I truly appreciate your videos Grant. I accepted my offer as an AM last week and I was recently placed in a Fort Worth FC starting in January. I'm looking forward to the new opportunity and change of scenery. I was hoping you could provide some examples of problems that often arise during your shift. What methods have you found to be most effective in troubleshooting these occurrences efficiently and effectively?
That is very exciting congratulations! The change of scenery will be a lot of fun - I have loved moving around and can relate to this. That is a good questions and I will cover that more in my next video. In short lots of the issues relate to staffing, belt jams, strategically placing associates based on skill, and various other things. I will have to think more on this!
Awesome channel/videos, I've basically binged through all of your videos! Quick question, did you happen to have a Lean Six Sigma certification before you applied? Would you say it's valuable when applying for an Area Manager or Operations Manager position? I started a green belt course after applying, I figure I could mention its completion if I get to the interview stage.
Just had my interview 2 weeks ago and got the job last week as an AM! Still haven't gotten told where i'm being placed though yet. They said they will have a decision by January.
I just did my campus next interview 3 weeks ago now and its been 2 weeks since I got accepted I am still in the boat of waiting for my assignment as well I liked that they let me send them some areas that I would like to go so at least wherever I end up I will most likely enjoy living there.
Can you sit down at all there? How much communication is it between you and the operational manager? Also are you the only AM over your associates or do they have other AM’s as well ?
If you would like to sit down you can find places to take a seat and rest - it is definitely an active job physically. There is constant communication between Area Managers and the Operation Managers as they are the ones providing oversight on key time-sensitive functions. I have my own set of associates that are assigned to me but myself and another AM are over the same area in the facility but they have their own set of associates.
Hey Grant, I recently got an offer and waiting for the official offer and I got 2 questions because they've been on my mind. First, I know that most of Amazon's FC's are outside the city. Do you think there will be trouble getting to work without a car? Second, which relocation option would you recommend for someone moving out of state, keeping in mind that I don't have a car? Thanks!
Very good questions and I do not have an answer for you on those. Mine is right outside the city but it would be difficult to get to without a car. In most cases you can probably use a local bus system but I don't know enough about the location of each FC
Hey Grant, fellow Area Manager here! Was wondering what building or city you are in thay you are only scheduled for 3 days a week...is that the norm there? Thats the first time I here this.
Thanks for the valuable information...I am too in the progress of applying for this position. One doubt I had is for how many hours does an AM get paid for? Is it a standard 40 hours per week or does the AM get paid for more hours during the peak season?
Hey Grant, Quick question. Is the Area Manager and the Area Operations Manager the same position? I'm thinking so, but I want to make sure. I accepted the AOM position and I start in January. Also, was your training facility far from your permanent location? Thanks for the help!
Hi Isaiah, I believe this is an Operations Manager and an Area Manager role which are different. I haven't seen the Ops Manager titled as Area Ops Manager but I could be wrong
So far I have not - however during peak season this is more up in the air. You will have a day in your shift code that is assigned to you where if you have to work overtime you will at least know the specific day that would happen on. I would imagine during peak AMs can be called in on other days outside of this as well. You kind just have to let it go during peak and go with it! But otherwise I have not had this experience. When I am not at work, I am disconnected and enjoying the break.
In all honesty the only time I am not on my feet is when I am eating during my breaks. You have to be comfortable with being on your feet and walking around a lot
This is not a blanket statement that covers every facility, but at mine the day shift is 10 hours, one night shift is 10 hours and the other is 12 hours. The 12 hour night shift is over the weekend and is 3 nights rather than the usual 4
Thanks Grant, appreciate you sharing your experience. For anyone who got a similar job offer for Area Manager. Did anyone get a start date that is in the summer? I got a start date for July 5th 2021. The hiring date on the posting is from January - September 2021 Entry level Area Manager. Did you accept it and or what is your thoughts on a start date months away?
Hey grant , looking forward to your next video! I had a couple questions: 1. Which devices do you get a discount on? 2. Will you purchase stocks/ do you know anything about that 3. Are you able to take a vacation within the first year of working or must it be after the first year Thanks in advance 🙂
Thank you for watching! To answer your questions: There are certain discounts you may get on Amazon products. Amazon's total compensation package sometimes includes the granting of RSUs - restricted stock units which are awarded to you as you accrue them over time. You can take vacation whenever you have the hours accrued, there is not a time frame on when you are allowed to take your first vacation.
Hi Grant, I got my offer letter from amazon today however the salary is REALLY low and they are saying it supposedly non-negotaible. Wanted to know if you had a similar experience and how you negotiated your salary?
I would suggest watching my video on negotiating salaries :) If you feel it is very low and you want to discuss that further with your recruiter then do what you think is best in your situation!
You are going to do great. Be an active listener, make sure your most important work experiences are top of mind, and smile as much as you can. The rest will come naturally. I memorized the principles simply because I over prepared - as long as you understand what each one is you should be fine
I got in an email that said congratulations "We are in the beginning stages of preparing your offer which will include compensation and placement, and start date, once completed and will be delivered to you by via email in the next 2 week" would they let me stay in the state which is where I applied or out of state. could someone break it down for me I am afraid that they might send me out of state? also, I live in pa I google and did not get that much help regarding salary. someone help me, please.
Correct, as Davon said they could place you anywhere in the country, so if you are adverse to a specific location I would make that clear before you receive your assignment
@@Grant0669 thank you I did email and said I wanted to stay in pa. I am crossing my fingers I found something in pa. can anyone give me an idea of the paid google say it $60, 000 in pa but I know it is a lie? i am hoping for $50,000 or more i cannot wait anymore.
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Grant, I am in the interview process for an AM currently fresh out of Purdue University! I’m curious what salary would I expect in the Pacific Northwest/northern Cali location? And if you don’t mind reveling what you started at and telling us about the other benefits offered. I’m super curious what they offer typically for base and benefits
I hope the interview process has been going well! I am not sure what the salary would be in the northern California area but overall what I have seen is people getting offered anywhere from the mid 50s to the upper 90s - it varies so much based on experience mainly. If others would like to chime in that would be great.
@@mr.z9517 that’s what I have been told! A peer told me the same thing and personally that’s amazing for a 23 year old single guy like me. I just need an in and know that I’ll prove myself once I’m there.
@@Grant0669 thank you for responding grant. I do have 2 years of sales/management experience so I’m hoping I can use that to my advantage. I watched your videos and took some notes on how to leverage my power even though I’m young when negotiating my contract. I was really looking for you to explain the other benefits besides salary!
YeeMane oh my bad I completely missed that part! One of the major benefits is the RSUs you potentially earn. As part of Amazon’s compensation package you may be offered a certain number of RSUs which vest typically over a 4 year period. Their 401k plan is a match of 0.5% for every percent you contribute up to 4%. Other benefits include competitively priced medical insurance, employee discounts on Prime products, and lots of various other programs you’d get to browse through if you became an employee, but those are the main ones I can think of
@@Grant0669 True. All I know is AMZL (Amazon Logistics) is last mile, as these are the delivery stations that ultimately get the customer orders to their doorsteps. I interviewed for the delivery Ops Mgr position but I'm being brought on as an AM. Waiting to be placed right now. Love shit you're doing by sharing your experiences.
Hey! Great Videos. I recently got an offer for the Area Manager, Operations or Area Manager, Delivery Ops. Are you familiar with this position or is it the same as Area manager? Thanks
Hi Nishesh - congratulations on receiving the offers! They are both Area Manager positions but it looks like they provided a bit more specification for the type of operations, from general to delivery specific. I would ask your recruiter to provide you with an explanation of the key differences between the two
@@Grant0669 thanks! I do have a phone call set up to talk more about it. I’m permanent start date is April but 10 weeks prior I’ll be in Nashville for training. My home address is well over the 50 mile threshold. Are they responsible for paying for the 10 weeks in Nashville? Thanks again.
@@Grant0669 Thanks for your response, I also had a question about compensation, I noticed that amazon gives incentive compensation and pay increases. How do those work?
I know a few people on this shift - it is definitely more manageable having the days back to back on nights as opposed to a "donut" setup some people have where they work Monday through Friday but have Wednesday off
Hi Andreina, I am not in the Pathways Program but the shifts are also up in the air for them as well - most managers are expected to work any shift needed
@@Grant0669 awesome !! I’ve been with amazon for 2 years but once completing my bachelors, I am now transferring to another facility to be an Area Manager!
Hi Jessie - I do not speak on my salary, these videos are about my experience and not the specifics of the money. I suggest browsing around on Google to get insight on this!
