Amazon Women of the World Spring Technology Insight Event Review
by Amazon
Rating
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Skills
4.3
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Business Insight
4.7
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Culture
4.3
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 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
Started off with an introduction to the event and gave us an overview of what Amazon does and its core values. Competed in a hackathon on HackerRank. Panel talk with 5 Software Developers who shared their experience working at Amazon and how they came to Amazon. This was followed by an Interview Skills workshop that provided us insight into the hiring process and how we can do well in the assessments and interview. Finished off by letting us know about mentorship opportunities as well as the application process.
Skills
Developed time-management, problem-solving and analytical-thinking skills. Time-management was essential as we couldn't spend too much time on a question. We also had to analyse the questions in the HackerRank and then use the coding skills we developed so far to solve the problem.
Business Insight
It was very interesting learning about the various teams the software developers were on and how exactly they contributed to Amazon, whether that be to the Prime Video side or the fashion side. It was also motivating to learn that participating in this hackathon would allow us to be able to apply early to the internships next year/
Culture
everyone seemed very friendly and welcoming and were great in explaining the format of the event as well as the available opportunities for us. The software developers in the panel talk were very keen on sharing their experience working at Amazon as well as tips that have helped them in their career.
Your Impressions
I enjoyed it a lot as there were a lot of different programmes involved in this event - it wasn't just participating in the hackathon. Listening to people who worked there was very helpful for those considering the opportunity to work for Amazon.
Yes
Get involved in the programmes that Amazon has to offer such as this event as well as certifications they offer
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Software Engineering
London
April 2024
