Amazon Discover: Spring Insight Participant Review
at Amazon
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Information Technology
London
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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.
The insight week focused on developing algorithmic problem solving and system design skills through several interactive workshops with an Amazon Software Engineer. Furthermore, there were a lot of helpful sessions giving a greater insight into the company, the company values, the ways the company supports their employees and what they look for in applicants.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
N/A
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?
As stated above, I have been able to develop my algorithmic problem solving and system design skills.
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company is a fast-paced, energetic and passionate company with a strong, core set of values that drives its innovation and helps solve important problems.
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 thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the sessions with the Amazon Engineer, who was warm, knowledgeable, and engaged.
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
4/5
Would you recommend Amazon to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Amazon
Make sure to understand the role the company values and leadership principles play in all decision making.
