Amazon Discover Review
at Amazon
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Software Engineering
London
Review Submitted: June 2023
Overall Rating
2.6 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Experience
3/5
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Skills Development
2.5/5
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Company Culture
2/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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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.
Talks and many workshops about coding, specifically:
- Debugging
- Mock interview prep
- DFS, BFS
- requirements
- OOP
- Debugging
- Mock interview prep
- DFS, BFS
- requirements
- OOP
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It reinforced my existing beliefs. I now have a better understanding of the opportunities available and the reality of work at Amazon.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
3/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
2/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Interview skills developed.
Coding skills developed, especially with algorithms and data structures.
Leadership principles and skills developed.
Better understanding of what is required.
Coding skills developed, especially with algorithms and data structures.
Leadership principles and skills developed.
Better understanding of what is required.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
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
3/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
An average atmosphere that could have had more energy, at no point did I feel inspired. But, was down to earth in terms of what to expect.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
3/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
2/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
2/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
The 2nd day was an improvement, the first day had too many people assigned to my group making it hard to contribute in time. Again, there could of been more energy.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
2/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
2/5
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
3/5
Would you recommend Amazon to a friend?
No
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Amazon
Various interview tips I have learned for both tech and behavioural interviews.
