Amazon

Software Development Engineering Intern

June - August 2019 • Santa Clara, CA

What I liked

The work I was doing was impactful. Code I wrote was being put into production while I was an intern, so I got to see the development process from start to finish. The team I worked with was also very easy to work with, and the manager was very relaxed about scheduling. If I had a conflict or needed to shift my hours around one week, it was very easy to do so. Also, I heard from other internships that sometimes the companies wouldn't really know exactly what to do with their interns, and might not have work for them. Amazon was very prepared for me, and even had extra features for me to work on if I was to finish the main goals early.

What I wish was different

Not much honestly. It was a great experience and I'm glad I got to work with them

Advice

The interview was harder than the internship, so don't feel stressed out if the interview seems really tough and you aren't prepared for it.

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Package Handler

June - August 2019 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

Flexible hours

What I wish was different

Advice

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Amazon logistics

May - August 2019 • Easley, SC

What I liked

I liked the set schedule, working four days out of the week, the pay and being paid weekly.

What I wish was different

The long distance driving.

Advice

Stay hydrated, sleep early, pack a good healthy lunch and to study alert.

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Software Development Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Work was really interesting, team and manager were very friendly and made me excited to go to work.

What I wish was different

The transition to the development protocol is done on your own, which can be tough when you have a lot of questions.

Advice

Internships are one of the best opportunities you have to learn both about industry but also what it means to be a professional.

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Amazon Shopper

June - August 2019 • Commack, NY

What I liked

The job was fairly straightforward and troubleshooting things by myself wasn't difficult.

What I wish was different

I would have liked more support for when figuring things out on my own wasn't a viable option.

Advice

Make sure you are able to memorize things (such as store layout) quickly and efficiently.

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Amazon Driver

June - August 2019 • Milford, MA

What I liked

Worked by myself

What I wish was different

Less hours

Advice

Long days

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Deliver

May 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

It really good working there, not only for the money but you also exercising while working there. Interact with other people.

What I wish was different

Non. I honestly enjoy working there

Advice

Great place to be consider when looking for job. Meet a lot of different people.

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Software Development Engineer Intern

June - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The dogs.

What I wish was different

I wish Seattle were not so expensive.

Advice

Try your hardest and don't be afraid of your plans not working out.

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Package Handler

May - August 2019 • Bristol, CT

What I liked

I worked with my friends so that made it fun and time will go by quick.

What I wish was different

I wish we had more hours.

Advice

Make sure you make friends while at work and it will be better.

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Warehouse Associate

June - August 2019 • Sussex, WI

What I liked

The community and other employees was the best part of this job. People are kind and willing to help. Daily tasks often are repetative and continuous, but it is easy to have an enjoyable time at work.

What I wish was different

Supervisors have a difficult time training and assisting new employees. Supervisors will rarely learn employees names, since there are so many workers.

Advice

You must be physically fit or willing to put work into this job. Employees are required to lift up to 50 lbs and work without air conditioning in the summer and without heat in the winter.

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Loss Prevention Specialist Intern

August - December 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Interview process was online.

What I wish was different

Reason why I wasn’t selected

Advice

Be confident in yourself, especially when applying for a job that may become a career

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Deliver Associate

July - September 2019 • Everett, WA

What I liked

It was a very active and innovative environment. Everyone was very friendly and easy going. One would get lots of exercise while traveling to different locations to deliver packages.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Recruiting coordinator

April - July 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Working downtown seattle

What I wish was different

Better work life balance, clearer expectations, better communication

Advice

Bad Managers make your job difficult

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Sortation associate

October 2018 - July 2019 • South San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The job was physical and didn't require a lot of thinking, it was a good workout. There were a lot of different tasks that you could perform, so never a dull shift. There was also a lot of overtime available because most people would leave at their eight hour mark.

What I wish was different

The hours, it was a weird time in-between swing and graveyard shift. My hours were 8:15pm to 4:45am three days in a row. It messed up my sleep schedule and I was always dead on Sundays.

Advice

Listen to what the floor supervisors say and do your job to the best of your ability.

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SDE Intern

June - September 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The learning experience provided and the tools you are able to explore are unmatched. Fellow engineers are extremely supportive and are always willing to help you learn!

What I wish was different

Advice

Meet as many people as you can and ask them questions about their work.

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Warehouse Associate

June - August 2019 • Lisle, IL

What I liked

Rewarding manual labor. Gave me a good workout. I enjoyed learning their bar code-scanning system and using technology to get the job done.

What I wish was different

I wish I had had more interactions with my manager/with other people in charge. It was very hands-off most of the time.

Advice

Be ready to do a lot of physical labor, and anticipate a lot of exertion. Eat a hearty meal before your shift and get plenty of rest after your shift is over.

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Representative

May - September 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I liked that I could choose my own hours.

What I wish was different

I wished I worked in the warehouse that sent packages off.

Advice

Working in a warehouse is a lot of work, but never give up & work hard to get the job done

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Warehouse Stocker

August 2018 • San Bernardino, CA

What I liked

I liked making friends there! I met some really great people!

What I wish was different

I wish we were able to talk more and do a job that helped us to not feel like robots. We came to work every day and were forced to quietly move boxes. It was pretty bad.

Advice

Don’t work here if you’re a social person that wants to make connections.

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Warehouse Manager

May - August 2019 • Thornton, CO

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Great experience in a new environment hands on learning

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Warehouse Floor Lead and Team Member

May - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

I felt like I was a part of a team and that the company really valued me and the work that I did. The management were really friendly and were always there to help and do what they could to help you succeed at your job.

What I wish was different

I wish they had been a little clearer about what I would be doing for the job (it was a little vague and so when I did it, it was a bit different than what I expected).