Amazon Women of the World Spring Technology Insight 2024 Review
at Amazon
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Software Engineering
London
Review Submitted: April 2024
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.
Participating in the hackathon was an incredibly enriching experience for me. The challenges posed were sliding window, dynamic programming, and BFS problems style problems. The prospect of enticing prizes kept me motivated, knowing that all participants had an equal chance to win. Through this experience, I gained valuable insights into the culture at Amazon, which gave me a better understanding of what it might be like to work there.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Understanding the various aspects of the business and the potential roles available was an enlightening experience. Through presentations, discussions, and interactions with organisers and mentors, I gained insights into the diverse opportunities within the company. Learning about different roles helped me envision how my skills and interests could align with Amazon's objectives, sparking my curiosity and motivation to explore potential career paths within the organisation.
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?
One area where I particularly saw growth was in handling input from the standard input (stdin). Prior to the hackathon, I hadn't encountered many problems that required reading input in this way, so it was a valuable opportunity for me to practice and become more proficient in this aspect of coding. It was more in the CodeForces style than Leetcode.
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?
The company culture and atmosphere at the hackathon were incredibly welcoming and inclusive. I found everyone to be friendly, approachable, and supportive, creating a positive environment for collaboration and learning. Diversity was evident and celebrated, with participants coming from various backgrounds and experiences. This diversity fostered rich discussions and different perspectives, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the atmosphere was vibrant, energetic, and conducive to creativity and teamwork.
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?
Very much! The hackathon and the talks were very fun
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
Brush up on your data structures and algorithms. It's also important to have values like leadership and teamwork, since you might need to talk about examples of this in your life during interviews.
