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title: "American Express HireVue interview questions: What to expect"
description: "How to ace the American Express HireVue interview: Questions and strategy"
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date: "2021-09-27"
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# American Express HireVue interview questions: What to expect

> How to ace the American Express HireVue interview: Questions and strategy

Published 2021-09-27 by Patrick Lemouche on [the Voomer® blog](https://www.tryvoomer.com/blog).


> **HireVue**: HireVue is a leading video interviewing platform used by major companies to screen candidates through on-demand video interviews. Candidates record responses to pre-set questions within time limits, and responses may be analyzed using AI for hiring decisions.

Some time ago, [American Express](https://www.americanexpress.com/) (or Amex) changed its hiring procedures to include something called a "[HireVue](https://www.tryvoomer.com/blog/define/hirevue) interview".

The purpose of these [video](https://www.tryvoomer.com/blog/define/video-interview) or [one-way interviews](https://www.tryvoomer.com/blog/define/one-way-interview) is to save everyone time. You don't have to travel to an office for an in-person interview if the American Express hiring manager has already made up their mind on another applicant. And the hiring manager doesn't have to sit through an interview with someone that clearly isn't interested in the job.

So it's a win-win right? 

_Sort of._ 

[HireVue](https://www.tryvoomer.com/blog/define/hirevue) interviews can be very **stressful** for applicants since there is no live interviewer asking questions. Many applicants have told us this gives them anxiety since there is no way to know if your answers were solid or could be improved.

You can gain some **confidence** before your interview by practicing for American Express's HireVue interview on a platform like **[Voomer®](https://app.tryvoomer.com)**, where you can practice on American Express sample questions and get instant, AI-powered feedback on your answers.

Let's walk you through the American Express HireVue interview and at the end of this article you can take a look at a few sample American Express HireVue interview questions.

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### What happens in an American Express HireVue interview?

In a HireVue interview, you'll record yourself answering questions.

Those questions might be shown to you as a couple of lines of text or they might be displayed as a pre-recorded video by someone at American Express asking you that question.

Then, you'll get around 30 seconds to prepare your answer and around two minutes to answer.

The number of questions varies, so be ready to answer anything from 2 to 5 questions. 

You can answer on your cell phone, laptop, or desktop computer - as long as it has a camera.

 

### American Express's HireVue interview specifics

The questions asked will be mostly behavioral ones, so make sure you are brushed up on how to answer those. The best way to answer them is via the STAR method - if you aren't familiar with how to ace every question using that method, check out the video below.

[Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwN2uu9DmSE)

You also want to be aware of American Express's corporate values. You want to answer the behavioral questions on HireVue through the lens of those values. This will make the hiring manager's life very easy as they are looking for those values in every person they evaluate.

You can find American Express's Blue Box Values on its [website](https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/who-we-are/). Also take a look at the same page to familiarize yourself with American Express's heritage and corporate goals, because knowledge of those can be extremely helpful in an interview.

As of 2026, American Express publishes seven Blue Box Values. You can use these to frame your behavioral answers through the value that is most relevant to the story you're telling.

| Value | American Express's stated description |
|---|---|
| **We Back Our Customers** | "Relationships are at the heart of our business. We strive to be essential to our customers by delivering exceptional products, services and experiences every day, and promise to have their backs in everything we do."[^amex-values] |
| **We Make It Great** | "We aspire to deliver an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything we do. From our innovative products to our world-class customer service, our customers expect the best, and our teams are proud to deliver it. We strive to achieve this by operating with a strong risk mindset and maintaining a robust control environment, ensuring that every action we take upholds our brand promise of trust, security, and service."[^amex-values] |
| **We Embrace Diversity** | "We believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds enables us to be our best."[^amex-values] |
| **We Stand for Equity and Inclusion** | "We are committed to rewarding and providing opportunities for colleagues equitably, based solely on merit, and we believe in having a workplace where everyone feels included and valued."[^amex-values] |
| **We Respect People** | "We trust and respect one another for who we are and what we contribute. We are accountable to one another and empower every voice through open, courageous dialogue so others feel heard."[^amex-values] |
| **We Win As a Team** | "We view each other as colleagues, part of the same team, striving to deliver the brand promise to our customers and guided by a commitment to strong risk management in all we do. Individual performance is essential and valued, but never at the expense of the team."[^amex-values] |
| **We Support Communities** | "We respect our communities and are committed to working together so they can thrive and make a meaningful difference in the world."[^amex-values] |

[^amex-values]: American Express Company, "Who We Are," https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/who-we-are/ (accessed May 2026).

### How to prepare for American Express's HireVue interview

Start with what you can control.

Start your interview in a place that is **quiet** - away from kids, pets, lawnmowers, etc. Not only will the person viewing your video have a hard time understanding you, loud noises right when you are about to answer a question might sap your confidence.

Even though you might be at home, **dress** as if you were at an in-person interview. People viewing your answers appreciate the professionalism of someone that took the time to think about this issue and record using appropriate clothing.

 

**Lighting** is absolutely key. If you record in an environment with low light, you'll come across as a blurry, barely recognizable mess on video - which does not help your chances of getting hired. Open your curtains to let in lots of natural light or turn on lights to brighten up the environment. When it comes to lighting, more is always better - as long as the lights aren't pointed at your camera!

### American Express HireVue interview questions

Below are some American Express sample questions.

*   Tell me about yourself (a classic Hirevue question)
*   What was the toughest challenge you've faced
*   Tell me about a time you faced a problem with a team member
*   Tell me something that is not on your resume
*   Access more of these questions at **[Voomer®](https://app.tryvoomer.com)**!

### Ready when the timer hits

Practice makes perfect - boost your confidence before the interview by **practicing** for your American Express HireVue interview on a tool like **[Voomer®](https://app.tryvoomer.com)**. 

You can browse our question database with company-specific questions and practice for them in an environment that is extremely similar to Hirevue's. 

You can also get **AI-powered feedback on your answers** to help you land that dream job!

Good luck with your interview!

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