Amazon insight week Review
by Amazon
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Amazon
- 7. Would you recommend Amazon to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Amazon
Overview
Over the course of the 2 days we met with different amazon workers and gave an insights into their day to day and tips on the recruitment process. The second day consisted of multiple coding challenges and talk a five sessions with our mentors and meetings. We then spoke to recruiters who went through the whole application process
Skills
Yes, I've been actively learning new skills in software engineering. Recently, I delved into cloud computing and gained proficiency in deploying applications on platforms like AWS. Additionally, I sharpened my expertise in Python and explored advanced topics such as machine learning and data analysis.
Business Insight
Understanding all about Amazon's business and the potential roles available has been an enlightening experience. Amazon is a dynamic and diverse company with a wide range of departments and positions, each contributing to its success in different ways. Exploring the various roles has given me insights into the complexities of e-commerce, logistics, cloud computing, and more. It's fascinating to see how Amazon's innovation and customer-centric approach drive its operations, and the diverse opportunities available showcase the company's commitment to growth and excellence.
Culture
Amazon is known for its unique company culture and fast-paced atmosphere. The company values customer obsession, innovation, and operational excellence. The culture emphasizes a strong work ethic, high standards, and a "Day 1" mentality, meaning that employees are encouraged to maintain a startup mindset and constantly push boundaries. The general atmosphere is energetic, driven, and focused on achieving results. Collaboration, ownership, and the drive to deliver exceptional customer experiences are core aspects of the company culture at Amazon.
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed the insight meeting and connecting with amazing people was great . Also chatting to individuals you works like the role is good to see the insights of what they go through: I really enjoyed it
Yes
1. Research the company's business and values. 2. Showcase alignment with Amazon's principles. 3. Emphasize accomplishments and results. 4. Prepare for behavioral interviews using the STAR method. 5. Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to learn. 6. Network and leverage connections. Remember to tailor your approach to each application. Good luck with your Amazon application!
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Software Engineering
London
July 2023
