Amazon

Software Development Engineer Intern

June - August 2020 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Worked with really cool technologies, everyone on the team was really smart and kind and helpful. I learned a ton.

What I wish was different

I had a poor work/life balance trying to keep up with the demanding pace of my internship. But I'm happy now that I sacrificed over the summer to receive a return offer.

Advice

In a virtual work environment, it is very important to maintain a relatively structured schedule. Also, at least at Amazon, there is a ton of documentation on pretty much everything you would need. I found it much more useful to scour documentation than asking someone for help directly.

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Workforce Staffing Ambassador

September 2020 • Avenel, NJ

What I liked

It’s just amazing to help get other people job!

What I wish was different

Nothing yet

Advice

Either you are in or out, but you can’t be not sure! If you are working anywhere if you think that’s place is your piece of cake then give your 100% not 99.99%

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Amazon Grocery Shopper

May - August 2020 • Shrewsbury, MA

What I liked

Simple company made it easy to work.

What I wish was different

Some layouts and organizational things could be better. A system of grocery shopping would be beneficial as well.

Advice

It was a fun, quick, and simple to work. Really great experience can’t wait to go back.

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Warehouse Associate

June - August 2020 • Eagan, MN

What I liked

I loved the morning shift so I had the rest of my day/nights free! The management was wonderful. The job kept me active and in shape.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had more hours to earn more money.

Advice

Working in a warehouse is so different than retail or food, but in a good way!

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Software Engineer Intern

June - September 2020 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Team was very supportive and friendly, Amazon was very adaptable to online learning environment and didn't cancel the internship. They sent a laptop, monitor, and other materials. They had a planned out project for the summer which had a tangible impact and was feasible for me to complete.

What I wish was different

I wish they told me what team I would be on before I accepted the offer.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask your mentor/manager for help all the time, always work on unstucking yourself so you aren't blocked for long periods of time. It's their job to help you and they really don't mind!

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Software Development Engineer Intern

June - September 2020 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

The work was challenging since I had to understand the team and all the systems, design my project, and complete it all in the duration of my internship. The scale of my project was intimidating at first but once I started working, I surprised myself with how much I was able to learn and figure out. I also learned a lot from my teammates and mentor, especially from their code reviews. They were very supportive and encouraging throughout my internship.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Delivery

March - August 2020 • Milford, MA

What I liked

How efficient the process for delivering packages was throughout the day.

What I wish was different

That it wouldn't have been so stressful

Advice

Dont get overwhelmed with the workload. Someone will help you out if you are behind

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Amazon logistics

April - September 2020 • Sumner, WA

What I liked

My wage and how often I got paid

What I wish was different

Not worked there

Advice

Avoid working here unless necessary, but if you must, get good work shoes and carry lots of ibuprofen and water

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SDE Intern

June - August 2020 • Manhattan Beach, CA

What I liked

The experience of working in a large company.

What I wish was different

I wish this can be an on-campus internship instead of a virtual internship.

Advice

Ask questions, do planning, start early :)

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Software Development Engineer Intern

May - August 2020 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The freedom of work; it’s up to you to make sure you’re developing.

What I wish was different

Advice

Dig in. The job will likely start off seeming overwhelming, so keep asking questions to make sure you understand the big picture and then get into its details.

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Warehouse Checker

June - August 2020 • Aurora, CO

What I liked

It was good experience for a hard working job.

What I wish was different

Shorter hours in a row.

Advice

It is hard work but the pay and 3 day weekends are worth it.

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HR Intern

June 2020 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Great company, culture, and team

What I wish was different

More projects

Advice

Have great communication skills

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Software Development Engineer Intern

May - August 2020 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Meeting my teammates in person would have made the experience much more enjoyable.

Advice

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Amazon Prime Shopper

April 2020 • New Albany, OH

What I liked

I like the flexible schedule and high pay.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more contact with my manager and general supervision on-site

Advice

Get as many hours as you can in the summer!

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WorldWide Public Sector Solutions Architect

June - August 2020 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The culture

What I wish was different

The incentives

Advice

It's a great company to start from.

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Area Manager Intern

June - July 2020 • Miami, FL

What I liked

It was great because I learned a lot about how an Amazon warehouse works from the inside.

What I wish was different

I would have liked for the internship to be a little bit longer to get more experience.

Advice

It is a lot of work, but you learn a lot about supply chain and operations.

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Information systems

November 2020 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

all

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

keep applying

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Customer Service Representative

May - August 2020 • Denton, TX

What I liked

good pay

What I wish was different

more flexible schedule

Advice

would not recommend this job to students

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Warehouse Member

April - June 2020 • Romulus, MI

What I liked

I liked the pace of the work, it was quick and there was always something to do. I also enjoyed my co-workers, all of them were great to work with and very helpful.

What I wish was different

The management and organization was not great, there were times I wasn’t completely sure on what I was supposed to be doing, especially when I first started, and had to get help from co-workers.

Advice

I would give the advice of preparing yourself mentally, as you will be doing repetitive tasks most of the time which can sometimes become a lot.

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Software Development Engineer Intern

July - September 2020 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Utilizing all the various services at Amazon, participating in team discussions and getting insights into the company, and actually working on a non-trivial project.

What I wish was different

That it wasn't actually virtual (although it couldn't be helped due to the pandemic of course) because i had to learn so many new things on my own. Of course I could always ask my team for help but it's not the same as just asking someone next to you if you were in the office. I think the virtual nature wouldn't be as bad had I been working in the industry for a while, but since I'm just an intern, it did have quite a few drawbacks.

Advice

Never be afraid to ask for help and/or feedback on how you are currently performing, as it is the best indicator of your current status regarding a return offer (if that is your goal). Ask a lot of questions, especially in the beginning, so your goals are clear and you and your employers expectations are properly set.

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