Amazon Women of the World Spring Technology Insight Event Review
at Amazon
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Software Engineering
London
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
3.5/5
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Skills Development
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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 a hackathon where we were given 6 questions and tasked to complete it within 2 hours
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was exciting as there seemed to be many opportunities that can suit anyone. I learned there are many different jobs and they are very diverse
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes I had never used hackathon and this was the first time I have used a software like this. I learned how to take in the input a different way. I was able to use my existing skills to attempt the questions
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The employees seemed very happy and enjoyed working there. They were very encouraging, friendly and helpful
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed it as I got to hear the employees experience with the industry and with the company and their career journey. The insight into the company was very helpful. I found the hackathon difficult as I had never done something like it before but enjoyable and not as stressful as I was expecting
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
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
4/5
Would you recommend Amazon to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Amazon
Try to attend an event like this as it is very helpful, educational and enjoyable.
