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
4.5 /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
4.3/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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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.
The Amazon Women of the World Spring Technology Insight Event is a virtual technology event and mentoring opportunity aimed for Women studying computer science. As part of the event, I participated in an online hackathon and received insights into the work-life of engineers at Amazon. I also received insights on applying for internships at Amazon and will be attending mentoring sessions to improve my application process.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was a great experience and has definitely encouraged me to make future applications to Amazon.
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 developed my coding skills through the hackathon challenge and will be improving various other skills through the mentoring sessions.
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?
4/5
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
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?
Amazon seems to have a great work-life balance and interest in promoting diversity and inclusion in the company.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed the insight a lot and will be looking forward to continuing the program.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
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
Focus on perfecting the behavioral questions during interviews.
