The original post: /r/datacenter by /u/Imsofakingwetoded on 2025-02-20 02:51:21.

Recently I was reached out to by a recruiter from AWS, after some email exchanges about my tech background I was offered a virtual on-site interview but was noted that I would need 4-hours set aside for it. Is this normal for this type of position? I currently live in CA, but the job is in Canton, MS and they offer relocation assistance.

My background isn’t too impressive, I recently graduated with an AS in IT, and I’m working part-time for a company updating electronic product displays. I would love the opportunity to start working in a DC and build a career, but I don’t have any experience with servers or networking besides the little studying from college and nervous I’m going to make myself look like a fool and miss out on this opportunity.

The longest interview I’ve ever had was maybe ~45 min to an hour, so 4-hours seems daunting, and I’m really afraid I’ll mess up and botch this opportunity. I would be grateful for any information that can help me in securing this job. Are there any DC YouTubers or maybe Udemy courses I should look into, same for this interview prep, I would really appreciate it.