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Amazon Discover :Spring Insights Participant Review

at Amazon

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Computer Science

Dublin

Review Submitted: April 2022

Overall Rating

4.6 /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 - Overview of Experience
4.5/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - 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 really helpful, we were assigned to a mentor who was a working software developer in amazon, Who helped us on things that we should improve to get through the process and gave us little technical pop quizzes and assignments
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It gave me an idea on which streams are the one i have skills on and i should apply for the same
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 learned new stuff related to a software developer role which I, might carry forward.
like carious bugs and how to bring in tests to write an efficient code
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?
4/5
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?
It is so friendly and fun-loving environment which helps to have an happy surrounding to bring in better results
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?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
It was soo fun that i felt sad when it got over my mentor made it so fun that i actually miss her ahhaha!!
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
4/5
Would you recommend Amazon to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Amazon
I would basically ask them to attends events like these to get an idea and then decide as it really opens up their minds and thoughts
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