Hey there! I'm currently an undergrad who applied for a summer internship with AWS Professional Services about two months ago, and I'm still waiting to hear back. While I'm a bit anxious, I want to be proactive and prepare for the interview because landing this internship would be a dream come true for me. I'm particularly aiming for the Cloud Infrastructure Architect role, as I'm keen on a career in Cloud Computing.
I recently wrapped up an internship as a Cloud Engineer at a manufacturing company's R&D office, where I gained hands-on experience by collaborating with an AWS solutions architect on various infrastructure projects. I also hold the AWS Solutions Architect Associate and Cloud Practitioner certifications. I know the interview will focus on my past projects and AWS knowledge, but I'm unsure what specific areas I should concentrate on for preparation. Any tips or insights would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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It’s great that you’re already qualified with your SAA certification and practical experience! The ProServe interviews are really centered around AWS Leadership Principles. Make sure you have stories that showcase customer obsession, ownership, and delivering results, particularly from your R&D internship. Expect questions about your architectural decisions, so be prepared to elaborate on why you chose specific AWS services rather than just listing them. Focus your answers on one or two impactful projects to really demonstrate your problem-solving skills and thought process. Also, take this time to work on a small project with AWS to discuss during the interview; they'll appreciate your initiative!
Congrats on your certifications and internship! ProServe interviews favor your mindset and creativity over just rattling off AWS services. Be ready to dive deep into your past projects: clarify the problems you solved, what AWS services you used, and the results you achieved. A solid way to structure your responses is to follow the Problem → Solution → Result format. Also, brush up on the basics like EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, and other core services. They’re looking for clear thinking, communication, and a willingness to learn, so don't stress too much about perfection—just show your understanding and enthusiasm!
Thanks a lot! I’ve been going through my AWS knowledge and revisiting my past projects involving ECS and EC2.
Thanks for the detailed advice! I’ll definitely focus on framing my experiences around those principles and maybe start a small project to discuss.