I was able to listen to music or audiobooks all day
What I wish was different
Better people to work with
Advice
Get a college education
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Pick
May - July 2021 • Chattanooga, TN
What I liked
The responsibility given to me and that I fulfilled that responsibility.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
N/A
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Fulfillment Associate
June - September 2021 • Edison, NJ
What I liked
Very good pay with nice people, work was fun and enjoyable
What I wish was different
I wish it was a little more challenging
Advice
Do not listen to everything you hear. Amazon warehouses have a bad reputation, but I loved working there!
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Software Development Engineering Intern
June - August 2021 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
The real world work experience was great, especially being able to go into the office. There were a lot of networking opportunities and being able to meet other interns was a fun experience and made it much more enjoyable. It was great being able to experience and live in Seattle as well. My team was very helpful and understanding and it was great working with them as well.
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure to meet and network with other interns, as it leads to a much more enjoyable experience, both inside and outside of working hours. It also forms strong networking connections for the future.
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Computer Systems Software Engineer
May - August 2021 • Boulder, CO
What I liked
They had many people around the clock helping you out and there was always a problem to solve. You get to meet many people from a variety of departments and learn the inner workings of what life is like working at a bigger company like this.
What I wish was different
I wish I had went out of my way a little more to try to meet more people like more interns even thought we were put on our own tasks.
Advice
Go for it!! Whatever you want to do in any internship you look for, go for it!! Nothing can hurt when you seek to achieve your dream to be a part of a company. Remember to remain humble and respectful as they let you into their community so embrace their culture, learn, and be nice.
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CIRAT Intelligence Analyst
May 2021 • Akron, NY
What I liked
The ability to directly apply the material and skills I gained from past Intelligence courses.
What I wish was different
Shorter/consistent gap between projects.
Advice
Don't be afraid to talk to your team members and ask questions to better understand the product.
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Operations Intern
June - July 2021 • Bessemer, AL
What I liked
Fun work environment, actual hands-on work, lots of insight into the operations of the company
What I wish was different
acclimation was rough at first
Advice
Never be afraid to try anything, amazon is all about innovation and following through with your ideas. Most of the time there is no need to even ask.
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2021 • Santa Barbara, CA
What I liked
Amazon's culture is awesome, the people I worked with were great, and the technology I worked with had a large impact.
What I wish was different
I worked remotely, it was not fun sometimes. But I think when the pandemic runs down, you won't have to worry about this much anymore.
Advice
Stay hungry.
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Amazon Sorting Member Associate
July - September 2021 • San Bernardino, CA
What I liked
High pay, lots of bonuses
What I wish was different
They could've upgraded our utilities
Advice
Be diligent
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Area Manager Intern
May - July 2021 • Akron, OH
What I liked
The project aspect of the job.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a different manager and more interns to work with.
Advice
Do not be afraid to advocate for yourself.
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Picker
October 2020 • Chattanooga, TN
What I liked
The ease of the job, the structured nature and the proximity to my home.
What I wish was different
There were more opportunities to find a job relevant to my degree within Amazon. Trying to use the in-house job system to search for jobs is difficult. Additionally, trying to talk to management to find a person who could help me find a job related to my degree has been fruitless.
Advice
This job is decent enough for spending money while you work through college, but it is certainly not a career.
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Hardware Development Engineer
May - August 2021 • Sunnyvale, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed the ownership over my work and the challenges my work presented each and every day. It was exciting going to work each day to face a different challenge.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Intern
May - July 2021 • Kansas City, KS
What I liked
I loved my experience with Amazon, it was very hands on and I was able to learn so much from my managers and mentors.
What I wish was different
I wish it would have been less hours and less manual labor
Advice
Take a chance on different opportunities that you may not have thought would be ideal for you. Do things that are out of your comfort zone.
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Reliability and Maintenance Engineering Intern
May - August 2021 • London, England
What I liked
The people and culture
What I wish was different
More structure
Advice
Don’t be afraid to speak up. People are there to help
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Sophomore Area Manager
June - August 2021 • Toledo, OH
What I liked
I was able to get a headstart in building my professional development in the business world before I was in my major-specific classes. It was a great opportunity to not only get my foot in the door with Amazon but also allowed me to go outside of my comfort zone as I was relocated to Ohio. Finally, the experience of managing roughly 3,000 employees and ensuring successful operations showed me I have the ability to lead and succeed in these situations.
What I wish was different
The framework of the internship was not the best defined. This was also a benefit though because I was able to take this internship and have control over what I was focusing on and really trying to get out of it. However, a better defined first few weeks would make it easier to transfer into a work environment.
Advice
100% worth the opportunity especially for the summer before you start your first semester at Eller. other huge benefits included Amazon covering all transportation, housing, and rental car expenses for the entire internship.
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Operations Manager Intern
June - August 2021 • Kent, WA
What I liked
I enjoyed how welcoming of an environment there was from the first day I started. I felt that I grew and learned a lot about the fundamentals of the operations industry and Amazon as a company. I also liked how I formed a lot of relationships from this internship as well.
What I wish was different
I wish that there was more of a structure to the internship experience. I felt that I wasn't guided as an intern and that we were often left in the dark to figure out what was needing to get done.
Advice
Make sure that you have a manager/mentor you'll be working with consistently throughout the duration of your internship.
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fc associate
October 2020 • Newnan, GA
What I liked
it was easy
What I wish was different
micromanagement made me feel like i was a child in middle school
Advice
Don't work for amazon. It was so monotonous that I am still trying to recover my soul.
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Delivery service Provider
July 2021 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
I was given proper training and had a smooth transition
What I wish was different
The hours were inconsistent and often rigid
Advice
Get to know the other DSPs and develop references/connections whenever you can.
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Stowing Associate
May - August 2021 • Spokane, WA
What I liked
Very flexible hours, good wage with opportunities to make more, and an easy hiring process
What I wish was different
I wish there was more variety in the work.
Advice
Get a good pair of supportive shoes because you will be standing all day.
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Hardware Development Engineer
June - August 2021 • Redmond, WA
What I liked
Challenging. Surrounded by very intelligent people whom you can learn a lot from.
What I wish was different
I wish I got a return offer.
Advice
You have to go above and beyond to be noticed and get the offer, at least as a hardware developer.
