Amazon Women of The World Spring Insight Event Review
at Amazon
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Software Engineering
London
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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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.
I had to answer questions in a Hackathon challenge and listen to information about the company and the job roles.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was really interesting and inspiring to hear about all the different job roles and employee stories, it made me want to research into potential career paths with Amazon.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes, this experience improved my problem solving skills as the Hackathon was a challenge.
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?
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
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The atmosphere was really nice and friendly. The staff members seemed really approachable and passionate about the company.
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?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I did enjoy the hackathon and hearing about the different staff stories, however it would be nice if there was a bit more attendee involvement. There was no way to network with other women at the event.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
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 passionate and always have good knowledge of the company. Also, always look up the company's values.
