I loved working with cross functional teams and learning about the different teams in Amazon.
What I wish was different
My internship was remote, so I wish I had more opportunities to go to an office or more fulfillment centers in person.
Advice
Always push to raise the bar.
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Software Developer Intern
June - August 2021 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I liked the experience of moving to a new city and working in the industry, I liked the projects that I was assigned to and learning to work with a team within the industry
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Internships really illuminate what industry is like in comparison to university education which can be two entirely different experiences, with the internship it was a really great place to learn how things are outside school and you really get out of it what you put in, so apply to as many internships as you can, run through interviews with companies for good practice and opportunities.
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Senior HRA Intern
May - July 2021 • Bessemer, AL
What I liked
I loved the hands on experience and the fact that I was given real tasks and responsibilities.
What I wish was different
Advice
Network, network, network!!!! and have fun, work hard, and make history!!!!
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Area Manager
May - July 2021 • Rialto, CA
What I liked
I really liked gaining leadership experience and being able to grow as a leader in the workplace.
What I wish was different
I wish that the internship was more organized and there was more information from the start about what I would do.
Advice
My advice is to get known. Work with everyone and network with all people of all levels in the comapny. I really learned so much about the company for just talking to people.
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Warehouse
May 2021 • Orange, CT
What I liked
The
People the
Environment and manager
What I wish was different
The hours
Advice
Stretching is key to perform well and maintain a ten hour shift
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Area Manager Intern
June - August 2021 • DuPont, WA
What I liked
I loved the opportunity to travel and learn more about the operations and industrial fields. I also loved working for a company that had so many resources.
What I wish was different
I wish there was a better internship program. This was the first time Amazon had hired sophomores and it was a rocky start.
Advice
Try to network at every chance you get and don't be afraid to mess up! You will learn the most by failing fast. Also, don't think you are better than everyone else. Even the hourly associates. They sometimes know more than managers. Also, they will be able to teach you!
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Warehouse work
June - August 2021 • Beloit, WI
What I liked
The extra shift opportunities
What I wish was different
The shifts shorter
Advice
Be prepared to work hard
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SDE Intern
June - August 2021 • Austin, TX
What I liked
Excellent team & company
What I wish was different
Advice
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SDE intern
June - September 2021 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Organization of intern program. My team. The focus area I worked on. Being able to interact with a lot of other interns. Having a lot of intern resources and support. Freedom to work at my own pace.
What I wish was different
My preparation for the internship itself. It took me some time to acclimate to certain technologies.
Advice
Learn Java foundations and working with large code bases. You should also have experience with version control and spend a bit of time with learning system design.
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Warehouse team member
May - August 2021 • St. Peters, MO
What I liked
Was a friendly work environment
What I wish was different
The way I picked up shifts
Advice
It is hard work but it is worth it
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Warehouse Stocker
April 2021 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
Really nice work environment, easy to get along with fellow co-workers, and ease of access to the technology they use.
What I wish was different
Could have better communication with bosses, and the building needs a phone number (SAZ1)
Advice
I would recommend working with Amazon if you need a flexible job with a busy school schedule.
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data enigeer
June - September 2021 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
good
What I wish was different
intense work culture
Advice
good to have experience in one of the major companies
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SDE
June - August 2021 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Like moving to Seattle, the work was challenging but fun, and the team was very nice.
What I wish was different
Wish I was able to change start date after learning information about housing but it worked out in the end
Advice
Talk to your team mates get to know them
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Flex team member
May - August 2021 • Shepherdsville, KY
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to pick up more shifts when full time took most of the spots
Advice
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Area Manager
May - July 2021 • Spartanburg, SC
What I liked
Working with a team of hard working colleagues.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Work hard, think fast, and listen to associates.
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It
September 2021 • Reston, VA
What I liked
Everything
What I wish was different
Training
Advice
Keep searching
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Software Development Engineering Intern
May - August 2021 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Hybrid work format
no pressure to work more than 9-5
learned A LOT
team let me be independently productive while also supporting my growth
What I wish was different
wish I worked more with data structures and algorithms/math. My project was developing software not building algorithms, which I expected but would like to work more with algorithms in the future.
Advice
you do not need to know AWS going in, you will learn as you work
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Area Manager Intern
May - July 2021 • Arlington Heights, IL
What I liked
I loved working with the associates and my managers! I built strong bonds/friendships/connections with them. This work environment was completely different for me but I learned to adjust and grow as both a person and a leader. I can easily say I left as a better all-around person. Furthermore, my summer project was very interesting and I managed to put together a presentation that was able to help my site increase one of their operations rates.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship was longer! I left some unfinished projects and ran out of time to continue to work on them. My leadership team carries it on but I wish I was there to help see it through.
Advice
Working at Amazon challenged me due to the hours (12:30 am - 11 AM), but that didn't discourage me and I left more confident, learned a lot, and built a stronger network. Don't be afraid of uncomfortable, embrace it.
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Software Engineer Intern
June - August 2021 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I learned a lot
What I wish was different
Work-life balance was bad
Advice
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Amazon Factory worker
June - October 2021 • Franklin, NJ
What I liked
-The opportunity to see what it is like to work for Amazon and fully dedicate oneself to raw factory work with goods to be shipped out to consumers around he state and country
-Starting salary for new workers who could choose the days to work
-Occasional free gifts and food offered by Amazon to their workers after or during work hours
What I wish was different
-There should have been more breaks besides one 25 minute break by your choice at whatever time for the rest of the 5 hour work day
-More communication needed from managers to new employers with equipment usage and general concerns like salary, sick-days, additional benefits, etc.
Advice
Hard work is not always paid off, but if you do your best, be friendly, keep looking forward, and concentrate on the task(s) at hand, you will be assured every situation will go well in not just your job, but life.
