Amazon

Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2022 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I loved all the learning opportunities that were provided through my team itself and by the greater Amazon community.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Software Development Engineering Intern

June - September 2022 • Bellevue, WA

What I liked

The onboarding process was great, and allowed me to ease into my role (seeing as this was my first internship). My manager was great, and my mentor and other teammates were very eager to help with different parts of my project.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more opportunities to meet with my team in person, whether in the office or outside of work for team building.

Advice

Always try to solve a problem on your own first, but don't be afraid to reach out for help to unblock yourself—take advantage of the expertise of the rest of your team!

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Warehouse Stocker

June - August 2022 • Dundalk, MD

What I liked

The flexibility of the schedules/shifts were very appealing. I also liked being able to choose to work independently or with other people. The benefits are also intriguing, where you receive a discount for the Amazon store.

What I wish was different

I wish that the shift always went until the ending time. The only downfall is that you only work as long as there’s work.

Advice

Always be on time and put in sick hours in advance. Once you become dependable, new roles with higher pay begin to open up, starting at $17 an hour.

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Package Handler

February - June 2022 • Vacaville, CA

What I liked

They had extremely flexible hours and allowed me to take volunteer time off almost any day of my choosing. Additionally, they are very big on safety and ensures their employees don’t be put in any danger

What I wish was different

There’s many different roles and positions within the warehouse, so I do wish I got to pick which specific one I wanted rather than being assigned to one each day

Advice

Everything is explained clearly and if one of the positions is causing you pain or is too difficult, communicate with them and they will switch your role.

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Warehouse Clerk

July 2021 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

I liked the ability to pick my schedule and only required to work one day a week

What I wish was different

Different times for shift

Advice

The shift started at 2am and was the main shift for people to work

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Management Intern

June - August 2022 • Amagasaki Shi, Hyōgo

What I liked

I liked diversity with people from various countries working there. Also, as a large company, each challenge was large-scale and I experienced firsthand the movement of a large amount of money.

What I wish was different

There was a problem with scheduling and sometimes I had no idea what to do, so I would like to see that improved.

Advice

It was a very meaningful internship in terms of actually working in the field. I was able to learn the manners of a working adult that I would learn after graduating from college, and I was able to experience what it is like to run a company, so I gained more than just knowledge of the company. I would highly recommend that you apply and experience not only Amazon but also other internship programs.

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Workplace Health & Safety Specialist

June - August 2022 • Reading, PA

What I liked

The people I met and the inclusiveness of community.

What I wish was different

Having more hands-on epxerience and having better organization for the intern program.

Advice

Create a more thorough layout for employers and have more motivating surroundings.

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Area Manager Intern

June - August 2022 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

- Structure and set-up of the Internship Program. - Management and Senior Leadership at my site. - Mixture of learning life as a Warehouse Associate and learning how to be an Area Manager.

What I wish was different

Really the only issue I had with it was there seemed to be a lot of miscommunication between the Amazon Intern Team in Seattle and all of the FCs/General Managers of sites. Everyone was always a little confused and did not know exactly what would come next or how exactly a certain process was supposed to work because every site was different, and Senior Leadership doesn't have the time to contact Corporate. For this reason, the only issue was a miscommunication.

Advice

It's what you make it. If you feel like you aren't getting enough work and having enough of experience, speak up to Management. They appreciate feedback and really do emphasize the "open door" culture.

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Human Resources Intern

May - July 2022 • Davenport, FL

What I liked

Amazon provides interns the opportunity to fully experience the responsibilities that come with the role. As part of the internship experience, Amazon has all interns work on a summer long project that impacts the company.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to meet other interns in person. We had a lot of online meetings to connect with other interns but having an in-person meeting with other interns could have helped interns feel connected.

Advice

Always try to find a solution yourself before asking your managers or teammates.

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Software Developer Engineer Intern

September 2022 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Excellent work culture, incredible people to interact with daily, impactful and meaningful work.

What I wish was different

Advice

Never be afraid to ask for help, showing initiative to aid in your own personal growth is much more important and impressive than just trying to do everything on your own.

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Area Manager Intern

June - August 2022 • Jacksonville, FL

What I liked

The pay and relocation package

What I wish was different

More mentoring from my manager

Advice

The full-time job is much different than the internship

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Software Developer Intern

May - August 2022 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

The project was a great learning experience I learned AWS and many new technologies that will be very valuable in my future.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been in-person more and my office was closer to my home.

Advice

Amazon does things differently, peculiar as they say, but it's a very fun experience, just make sure to be open-minded going into it.

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SDE

June - September 2022 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I learned so much, my team was amazing. I had so much fun learning about coding and Amazon's culture.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could have stayed longer.

Advice

Prepare git commands and UNIX commands before going, otherwise just be prepared to work hard.

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Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2022 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I learned a lot and matured a lot as a software engineer and as a person

What I wish was different

I wish they had secured housing for interns bc i was struggling

Advice

If i can get this internship anyone can

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Area Manager Intern

June - August 2022 • Houston, TX

What I liked

I liked meeting people within the facility and exploring the different metric performances for various areas.

What I wish was different

I wish I would've actually got a proper mentor who would have been able to provide me time and guidance when I needed it.

Advice

One piece of advice I would share is to find out about your project from the beginning and talk to as many people to get input about your project. Utilize the tools you are provided extensively.

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Warehouse Associate

May 2022 • Bridgewater, MA

What I liked

Change to manage and learn about warehouse logistics

What I wish was different

Wish I was able to take on more responsibility but the chain of command seems to have issues in order to make that happen.

Advice

Try your best to work harder than the people around you. People will notice and hopefully in a long term job, someone with weight to compensate you somehow will hear about you.

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Amazon Delivery Driver

May - August 2022 • Bondurant, IA

What I liked

I like my job in general and not a difficult job at all.

What I wish was different

I wish deliveries driver can sign up for flex time.

Advice

You go out on a long hot summer day and need to be hydrated and stay cool. Don't do anything you don't feel comfortable with.

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Amazon

May - August 2022 • Liverpool, NY

What I liked

I liked my coworkers and the atmosphere at the warehouse facility. The managers were super helpful and nice.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had a different pathway within the job. I was in the pick department but would have liked to be in the outbound/ship dock department.

Advice

The job is wonderful. You will meet many people from all different parts of the world. One piece of advice is be ready to exhibit hard work.

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Client Lead Recruiter Intern

May - August 2021 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

A great team environment and a lot of help was offered throughout the process; great experience being in a new city

What I wish was different

I would have hoped for a better onboarding process.

Advice

Always reach out to your mentor, onboarding buddy, manager, or team when you need help. Everyone is always willing to lend a helping hand and they want to see you suceed

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Operations Area Manager

June - August 2021 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

On-floor experience Great team Knowledge of Amazon Great exposure.

What I wish was different

I wish I could know about night shifts and more details about my team, Amazon’s expectations before joining the team. Working night shifts, but I am not allowed to do salary negotiation. No cohort, so I did not know what Amazon expected on me. Please remind Amazon to be more transparent about this!

Advice

In general, I am very thankful to Amazon for giving me the opportunity to grow, so I would recommend this job to anyone who has interest in Management, especially Operations Management. When you pass the interview, there will be relocation options. Please ask the recruitment team questions regarding your working hours and benefits. I understand that interns should not ask too much about salary and benefits, but if possible, consider them carefully. If you find it is not worth your health, consider it again. I appreciated the experience as well as the opportunity, so I took it. This opportunity is very great for people who want knowledge and learning. But if your health does not allowed you to work nights, you shouldn’t take it. Also, this role is for self-motivated people. No one will help you with your tasks, because everyday is super busy. Please be prepared, and be open-minded to ask for support. If something is out of control, it’s normal at Amazon. The leadership team experiences the same thing as you do.

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