Amazon Discover Review
at Amazon
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Software Engineering
London
Review Submitted: June 2023
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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.
Valuable insight into what a software engineering career involves and how we would have to apply the knowledge gained at university in real life. I found out what is it like working with a mentor and how peer to peer programming looks like. I loved the coding exercises and I feel prepared and to apply for opportunities at Amazon.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Exciting. I am more intrigued and motivated to apply now. I really enjoyed the event and the activities.
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 gained confidence, team work, solving a problems together with other people - not on my own, communication, courage to engage in the conversation
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
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Company culture seems inclusive, smart, diverse and centred around strong leadership values that everyone seems to share.
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
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed coming into direct contact with Amazon employees and seeing how the software engineering workflow roughly looks like and what it involves. I am very excited to see that everyone is valued and that ownership is encouraged in terms of projects and attitude. I appreciate that.
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
Be themselves, be authentic and be their natural selves. Also, thoroughly research the job description to maximise their entry chances.
