Amazon Recruiter Exposes Why Most People Don’t Get Hired

Aman Manazir July 25, 2025
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I'm Aman Manazir, a career coach and former software engineer. If you want to land your dream job or internship in software engineering, check out the Software Engineering Accelerator and work directly with me (https://www.amanmanazir.com/coaching). I make videos about landing your dream software engineering job/internship. I post new videos regularly, run a tech interview podcast, and run an email newsletter. 💌 Free weekly productivity insights/advice - https://amanmanazir.com/newsletter 📕 Get all my free Notion templates discussed here - https://www.amanmanazir.com/notion 📄 Get my free resume template - https://www.amanmanazir.com/resume 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/amanmanazir

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Computer science students, new graduates, and bootcamp graduates...want to land your dream software engineering job/internship? Click here 👉 https://www.amanmanazir.com/coaching/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video_description&utm_campaign=amazon_recruiter&video=R8udhb7m398 In this video: I sit down with a senior Amazon recruiter who’s reviewed thousands of applications—and she’s revealing exactly why most candidates get ghosted, auto-rejected, or never make it past the first round. We break down the real resume red flags, how many roles you should actually apply to, what makes a LinkedIn DM work, and how to pass the recruiter screen. Whether you’re trying to land your first software engineering internship or break into Big Tech, this is the insider playbook. I'm Aman Manazir, a career coach and software engineer. I interned at companies like Amazon, Shopify, and HP in college, and the day I graduated I landed a $168,000/year* full-time software engineering job. I help you make it as a computer science student and landing your dream job. If you're a dedicated programmer who wants to land your dream internship or job in 2025 without spamming LeetCode, spending hours at career fairs, or applying to thousands of positions, join the Software Engineering Accelerator and work directly with me. Click this link to book a call: https://www.amanmanazir.com/coaching/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video_description&utm_campaign=amazon_recruiter&video=R8udhb7m398 📄 Get my free resume template - https://www.amanmanazir.com/resume 💌 Free weekly productivity insights/advice - https://www.amanmanazir.com/newsletter 📕 Get all my free Notion templates discussed here - https://www.amanmanazir.com/notion 📝 Sign up for Notion - https://affiliate.notion.so/2nh3pjr6l5l6 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir/ 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/amanmanazir 00:00 – Why You’re Not Getting Hired (Intro) 00:57 – Ghosted by Recruiters? Here’s What’s Actually Happening 04:38 – How Many Applications Is Too Many? 07:03 – 3 Resume Mistakes That Instantly Get You Rejected 08:29 – Should You Still Apply If You Don’t Meet the Requirements? 11:20 – The Right Way to DM Recruiters on LinkedIn 14:19 – What Recruiters Look for in the First Call 17:06 – How to Network Without Feeling Cringe (Use This Trick) 19:05 – The Fastest Way to Land Your First Internship *location-adjusted Disclaimer: This video is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Amazon. The views expressed in this video are solely those of the individual speaking and do not represent the views of Amazon or any of its subsidiaries. This content is for informational and educational purposes only.

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