Amazon Women of the World Spring Technology Insight Event Review

by Amazon

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

    • The insight event involved a hackathon followed by an Amazon Software Engineer Panel Q&A. Lastly, there was a session on the application process and next steps.

    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I developed programming skills by learning new techniques during the hackathon. I also refined my problem solving skills and time management skills as I worked through the problems in timed conditions.

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

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

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

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

    • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

    • The Amazon Software Engineer Panel Q&A was really useful for understanding what different roles at Amazon are like. It was also a really good opportunity to ask any questions I had about the process and roles.

  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight

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

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

    • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

    • The culture and general atmosphere was really friendly and supporting. Everyone involved was very motivating and encouraged thinking big and being curious.

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

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

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

    • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I really enjoyed the insight programme as I learned a lot about the company and its different organisations. I was also able to refine my programming skills and have the opportunity to be fast-tracked onto an internship next summer.

  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight

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

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

    • 5/5
  • 7. Would you recommend Amazon to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Amazon

    • Apply! You won't know if you will get it unless you apply and see! Sped time on you application to make sure your answers are well thought out.

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Software Engineering

London

April 2024

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