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The Bar Raiser Round Explained: How to Survive It in 2026
Understand what the Bar Raiser round really evaluates and how to crack it.
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Estimated reading time: 5
The Bar Raiser Round Explained (2026)
The Bar Raiser round is designed to reject good candidates — not select average ones.
What Is a Bar Raiser?
- An independent interviewer
- Has veto power
- Ensures long-term hiring quality
- Focuses on decision-making, not syntax
What They Actually Test
- Problem-solving approach
- Ownership mindset
- Trade-off reasoning
- Long-term thinking
How to Prepare
- Practice explaining why you chose an approach
- Use real examples from work/projects
- Be comfortable saying "I don’t know — here’s how I’d find out"
Learning Resources
- Amazon Leadership Principles → https://www.amazon.jobs/en/principles
- Behavioral Prep → https://www.pramp.com/
Read time: ~5 minutes
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