Amazon Discover: Spring Insight Participant Review
at Amazon
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Computer Science
London
Review Submitted: April 2022
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.
I really like how technical the insight sessions are. I like the small workshop with my mentor. Some of my favourite parts of the insight are: "Day in the life of a Software Development Engineer". In addition, this program provides opportunity such as mentoring program or summer internship application. Overall, despite the program being virtual when I attend it, it is very interactive and engaging.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It provides some information sessions about leadership principles of Amazon and how the company incorporates diversity in its value. It is interesting to hear about various aspects of working as a software engineer in 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?
Yes. Some practices about software engineering and how to write good code. Some topics I learned are: Different Level of Tests, (Integration Test and Unit Test: self contained, dummy values, no access to database). Arrange-Act-Assert and FIRST principles.
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?
It is very engaging with people of different background working with each other. I feel like both failures and personal improvements are celebrated by the company. Everyone is responsive with others' need if they come into any problem. It is a friendly environment to work in.
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 really like the workshops and some of the mini-projects we have done as a group. We did some small but fun work like debug bingo, making a combat game, etc. They are very technical compared to other spring weeks I attended, and I really enjoy 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
Really look a the leadership principles on Amazon as they are seriously valued throughout the insight program. Hone up fundamental coding skills, data structure, system design, and algorithms.
