Online Assessment submitted

Today I got the email I was hoping for: my Amazon Online Assessment is officially submitted.

A few days ago I received the assessment reminder and a unique link to start it. Today, after a quiet evening, a big glass of water, and way too many deep breaths, I clicked submit. Now it's out of my hands - and that feels surprisingly good.

What this step means (for me)

Getting invited to an OA doesn't mean "you're in", but it does mean Amazon saw something in my application worth testing further. For a student, that's already a win.

I'm sharing this because I like documenting these moments - the messy middle, not only the final result.

How I approached it (without breaking any rules)

I won't talk about specific questions, but I can share what helped me keep my head straight:

• I treated it like a real work session. Clean desk, headphones, notifications off.
• I wrote down a tiny plan before starting. Timeboxes, checkpoints, and "if I get stuck, do X".
• I focused on clarity first. A correct, readable solution beats a clever one you can't finish.
• I kept notes of mistakes. Not for the OA - for me. Patterns matter.

If you're reading this and you have an OA coming up: you don't need magic. You need a calm environment, decent fundamentals, and a simple plan.

What I learned (even if I never hear back)

This was a good reminder that interviews aren't only about "being smart". They're about:

• staying composed when the clock is loud,
• making trade-offs and committing,
• communicating (even when it's just with yourself in your head).

And honestly... it also reminded me why I love building software. There's something satisfying about turning "I don't know yet" into "okay, I can do this".

Next steps

Now I wait. If Amazon decides to move forward, I'll hear back. If not, I still walked away with a sharper idea of what to practice next.

Either way, I'm proud I showed up.

Notes to future me: sleep more, trust the basics, and don't overthink the first draft.