How TikTok helped a 22-year-old software engineer get into Amazon

TikTok has helped a recent software engineering graduate get a job at Amazon. 22-year-old Andrew Chen has claimed that he used the Chinese short video app to document his 10-day preparation period for the final interview. Chen, who had just weeks remaining before earning his computer science degree from the University of California, San Diego, used the public documentation as a tool to maintain focus and accountability. Due to the 10-day deadline, Chen created a study plan that included coding practice on LeetCode, behavioural interview preparation, and studying Amazon’s Leadership Principles. He searched platforms like Reddit and Blind for insights into Amazon’s interview process and memorised personal stories in the STAR format to illustrate his values.