Get Accurate Practice for the Amazon Pathways Test, Area Manager Assessments, and Operations Manager Assessments

The assessment for both of these positions, as well as for the Pathways program, has changed significantly in the last months of 2021. The assessments, which were previously named “Manager in Operations Virtual Job Tryout” were divided into 4-5 different sections, depending on your position.

Passing these tests is mandatory to advance to the interview stage. In some cases, it’s the other way around - first a few interviews and then the assessment.

Below, you’ll see an overview of each assessment section and several sample questions from the preparation pack.

Note that while the sections’ names remain the same, the questions might slightly differ between the Area Manager (AM) and Operations Manager (OM) tests, as each position has different duties.

Nevertheless, on the preparation pack, you’ll practice with questions that are tailored specifically to each position level (Area Manager / Operations Manager & Pathways program).

On the practice pack, you’ll find two full practice simulations (15 scenarios in total) for the Working With the Team section. The simulations are structured similarly to the real assessment and come with full explanations.

The prep pack includes a full “Planning for the Team” practice simulation that’s designed to help you pass this challenging module. It includes test-like questions and thorough explanations to ensure you understand the logic behind the solution.

The prep package includes four Working With Metrics practice simulations (74 practice questions in total) with full explanations and solving tips for each question.

You’ll find a full Work Style Assessment practice simulation (40 questions) in the prep package. Each question is coupled with a detailed explanation, as you saw above.

In the preparation pack, you’ll find a Work Experience practice simulation (16 questions) and a thorough 12-page study guide with inside information and unique solving tips.

Once you pass the Area Manager or Operations Manager assessments (including Pathways), you’ll advance to a series of 2-4 interviews.

For Area Managers, one of these interviews will also include a Math Flow question.

For Operations Managers, it may include a Math Flow question as well as a Written Exercise.

The math flow question is given either on the phone interview or during the on-site interview. It measures your ability to do the specific math required on the job at an Amazon Fulfillment Center.

Candidates for an L6 level and above, like Operations Managers, are often required to complete a written exercise prior to attending their on-site interview.

This writing sample is used to evaluate your writing skills since Operations Managers need to have good writing abilities.

The writing exercise should be 2-4 pages long and cover one of the topic options they’ll send you beforehand.

The interviews will mainly include behavioral questions that focus on past work experiences or challenges you’ve encountered and how you handled them.

The most preferred way of answering the interview questions is using the STAR method while incorporating the Amazon Leadership Principles into your answers.

To start preparing for your interviews, it’s highly recommended to visit Amazon’s official interview guides. They are full of useful tips, interview sample questions, and best practices.