Amazon Discover Review
by Amazon
Rating
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Skills
3.8
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Business Insight
4.3
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Culture
4.7
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Your Impressions
4.3
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Amazon
- 7. Would you recommend Amazon to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Amazon
Overview
The Amazon Spring Technology Insights event spanned two days, offering a comprehensive agenda filled with insightful activities. Day 1 commenced with an introduction to Amazon, followed by panels on the life of a graduate/intern and Amazon culture. Participants engaged in coding activities and technical sessions with mentors, exploring topics such as debugging and hashmaps. Day 2 included coding exercises, technical activities on DFS/BFS, an interview/online assessment workshop, and a recruiter Q&A. The event concluded with an overview of the mentoring program and internship application process.
Skills
During the event, participants had the opportunity to practice and refine their existing skills. They engaged in activities such as testing code, writing code individually and in pairs, and conducting code reviews. These hands-on experiences allowed participants to strengthen their coding abilities and gain valuable insights into effective software engineering practices.
Business Insight
Understanding the business and the potential roles available at Amazon during the event was an enlightening experience. Through sessions and discussions, participants gained valuable insights into the various facets of Amazon's operations and the diverse range of roles within the company. Exploring different career paths and learning about the opportunities available provided a comprehensive understanding of how one's skills and interests can align with Amazon's business objectives. It offered participants a glimpse into the exciting and dynamic world of technology at Amazon.
Culture
The company culture and general atmosphere at the Amazon Spring Technology Insights event were pleasant and friendly. Participants experienced a welcoming and inclusive environment throughout the event. The organizers and mentors fostered a positive and supportive atmosphere, encouraging open communication and collaboration among attendees. The friendly interactions, approachable mentors, and inclusive nature of the event contributed to a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it an enjoyable experience for all participants.
Your Impressions
thoroughly enjoyed the Amazon Spring Technology Insights event. The engaging activities, informative sessions, and supportive mentorship created a highly enjoyable and enriching experience. It exceeded my expectations and left me feeling inspired and excited about the future opportunities in software engineering at Amazon.
Yes
Work on your CV, work on personal projects, prepare for the interview.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Software Engineering
London
June 2023
