Amazon Discover Review
at Amazon
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Software Engineering
London
Review Submitted: June 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
It was really interesting event. I got to practice some interview format based questions which helps you prepare for amazon application. You also get a mentor at the end of the event. The technical workshops were really interesting as I got to use different concept of computer science in real life scenarios and got an insight on what a day to day is like at amazon. The mentors were also very helpful and were willing to help whenever.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very insightful as I got to know the vary parts of amazon you could work in and ow you could fit in a very large organisation without feeling overwhelmed
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have improved my coding skills and my knowledge on data structures.We got the opportunity to practice pair programming which is a concept that is new to me. The mentors were also willing to give feedback individually based on the work done.
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?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
They were very friendly and helpful. They also made us feel welcome and comfortable
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed it very well as it help me to discover where my weaknesses where and how I could improve.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Amazon
5/5
Would you recommend Amazon to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Amazon
Junk make sure you are engaged in the program as that is how you get the best out of it
