Amazon Women of the World Spring Technology Insight Event Review

by Amazon

Rating

4.1/5
  • Skills
    3.5
  • Business Insight
    4.7
  • Culture
    4.0
  • Your Impressions
    4.3

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • It was a hackathon where we were given 6 questions and tasked to complete it within 2 hours


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I had never used hackathon and this was the first time I have used a software like this. I learned how to take in the input a different way. I was able to use my existing skills to attempt the questions


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 3/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 3/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 4/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • It was exciting as there seemed to be many opportunities that can suit anyone. I learned there are many different jobs and they are very diverse


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The employees seemed very happy and enjoyed working there. They were very encouraging, friendly and helpful


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 3/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed it as I got to hear the employees experience with the industry and with the company and their career journey. The insight into the company was very helpful. I found the hackathon difficult as I had never done something like it before but enjoyable and not as stressful as I was expecting


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Amazon
  • 4/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Amazon to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Amazon
  • Try to attend an event like this as it is very helpful, educational and enjoyable.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Software Engineering

London

April 2024


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