Amazon SQL Interview Question Explained Step-by-Step | Real SQL Challenge Breakdown

In this video, I break down a real SQL interview question asked during an Amazon interview. This isn’t just about writing a query, it’s about thinking like a data analyst under pressure.

You'll learn:
-How to approach tricky SQL interview questions
-How to rank and filter data using advanced SQL techniques
-Step-by-step logic explained for beginners and intermediate learners

If you’re preparing for tech interviews at companies like Amazon, Google, or Microsoft, this is for you.

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CREATE TABLE Employees (
EmployeeID INT PRIMARY KEY,
EmployeeName VARCHAR(100),
Department VARCHAR(50),
Salary INT
);


INSERT INTO Employees (EmployeeID, EmployeeName, Department, Salary) VALUES
(1, 'Alice', 'HR', 5000),
(2, 'Bob', 'HR', 6000),
(3, 'Carol', 'HR', 7000),
(4, 'Dave', 'HR', 8000),
(5, 'Eve', 'IT', 5500),
(6, 'Frank', 'IT', 5200),
(7, 'Grace', 'IT', 5700),
(8, 'Hank', 'IT', 5300),
(9, 'Ivy', 'IT', 5600),
(10, 'John', 'Finance', 4000),
(11, 'Kim', 'Finance', 4200);