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Amazon Associate

May - August 2020 • West Valley City, UT

What I liked

I really enjoyed learning how Amazon and mailing works. I also enjoyed the people that I met and the relationships I made.

What I wish was different

I wish that this job would have been more personal. I felt as though I was just a number.

Advice

It is very easy to get discouraged at an hourly 9 to 5 summer that's just for money but it was important for my to keep my end goal in mind. I am going into the professional CPD program at USU this semester which does not allow you to work, so I had to make enough money to live off of this summer. When I got discouraged I would just remember that I was working hard this summer to enjoy the year in my professional program.

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Warehouse Stocker

January - June 2020 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

I liked the flexibility when choosing days off allowing for me to miss work for an assignment as long as I managed my days off correctly. This helped me focus on school and maintain a livelihood. Amazon also taught me how to multi-task and to push on even when I was tired and wanted to collapse. I persisted and was able to pay off my tuition including fees from a separate school to move down to Phoenix.

What I wish was different

I wish I did the shorter shifts because overnight ten hour shifts really took the wind out of my sails when I got off of work. I wish I didn't take on more on than I could handle. I would burn out fast after work. This did help me grow when it came to will power so maybe I'd keep things the same.

Advice

I advise that if a person were to take up the job to give yourself time to rest. I assumed I could survive on two hours of sleep and go to school which to my great surprise was not possible. I advise not to work too much labor in school to avoid this burn out. If you absolutely need to work then bring your own water bottle and work out shoes.

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Sales Intern

June - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Rapidly moving environment, exciting innovation all around you, and great cohort of intern peers. Excellent two week bootcamp with World class speakers and phenomenal training. So many resources at your fingertips and an incredible network if you leverage it.

What I wish was different

More interaction with management, at times it was difficult to know if I was doing a good job because it is a very "self-sufficient" style culture.

Advice

Soak it all in! Learn as much as you can and experience the new city to the maximum. After long work days, it can be hard to go be social or explore new areas, but it will be worth it! :) Meet as many people as possible and always be looking for a mentor.

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Warehouse

June - August 2019 • DuPont, WA

What I liked

I liked the hours and times. I enjoyed the organization of mangement

What I wish was different

More clarification in my job and training

Advice

Make sure you are able to work 10 hours a day and rest the other days.

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Information Technology Professor

December 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

gain learning everyday

What I wish was different

the time schedule

Advice

always be on time

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Business Analyst Intern

June - August 2020 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The work, the people, the community, the culture, the work life balancr

What I wish was different

It was remote and I wish it could have been in person

Advice

Reach out and network with as many people as possible

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SDE Intern

May - August 2020 • Cambridge, MA

What I liked

They actively made me feel like a part of the community and made sure that the work that I did was meaningful.

What I wish was different

It was online due to COVID 19, and there were many things about that which made the experience not as amazing.

Advice

Put yourself out there and apply to every job that you think you're qualified for!

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Warehouse Stocker

June - August 2019 • Kenosha, WI

What I liked

Good pay, flexible hours, lots of overtime.

What I wish was different

CLoser to home, more managerial training.

Advice

Find something you really want to do and then do it.

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Data Center Manager Intern

June - August 2019 • Chantilly, VA

What I liked

The level of autonomy in my workplace. I was given goals and tasks, but left to schedule and prioritize as i saw fit.

What I wish was different

I wish the location I was working in was closer to home.

Advice

Wake up early, show up with a positive and present attitude.

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Warehouse Clerk

May - August 2019 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

The pay, the team

What I wish was different

The hours of work

Advice

Its heavy lifting

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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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Process Guide

April - August 2020 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

The opportunity I had every day to talk with people who could help me further my career at Amazon.

What I wish was different

My time there.

Advice

Don’t wait! Make the most out of your experience.

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Amazon Delivery Driver

July - August 2019 • Portland, OR

What I liked

Fast pace job that paid well.

What I wish was different

I wish it wasnt in Portland so I could have worked there longer.

Advice

Make sure to work well with others.

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Warehouse

April - July 2020 • Lawrenceville, GA

What I liked

I liked the people, and the pay

What I wish was different

I wish that we weren’t in a middle of a pandemic. Working with masks, can be hard.

Advice

If you do not like hard labor or a job that is really physical, this is not for you.

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Parcel Truck Driver

June - August 2019 • Richmond, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed they pay of course but I also liked exploring places I never been in the Bay Area such as Sonoma, American Canyon, and Fairfax. You’re kind of your own boss out on the road by yourself. Some of the neighborhoods are beautiful and because they’re away from the hustle and bustle of urban metropolitan areas there’s more wildlife. I could see and hear lots of red tail hawks, turkeys roaming the front yards of people’s homes while they were away working and goats grazing on a hill behind the apex of a cul-de-sac. I also saw cougar tracks for the first time. There’s some magnificent views in the wine country. I saw homes that rivaled some in St. Francis Woods with awe inspiring views of the vineyards they overlooked.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have worked an earlier shift. When the sun goes down in places like Moraga the neighborhood becomes extremely dark and it’s hard to see some addresses. You can’t identify the the critters in the grass and brush either, only hear them. Its creepy. I also wish that people who have dogs would lock them up if they’re expecting a package.

Advice

My advice to anyone that wants to deliver for Amazon is if hired is: 1 get a good night’s rest, 2 eat something light and energizing before your shift, 3 keep your water in a Hydro-Flask or similar aluminum water bottle, in the summer you might need more than 42 oz I recommend 64 oz for a shift. Number 4 pack snacks and a lunch to save time and money because you only get 30 minutes to eat and it’s timed by your delivery device. Number 5, keep a hat and sunglasses, 6 pack a sweater, it can be blazing hot during the day but night substantially cooler, 7 comfortable shoes with good soles, you will put in over 10,000 steps a day easily. Number 8 watch for dogs when entering gates and fenced off properties, I almost got bitten twice, 9 Take your time and observe all angles when navigating in tight places. A couple of guys hired after me returned to the warehouse missing the rear windows of their van because they reversed into low hanging branches. The last bit of advice I have is to bring your own Bluetooth speaker for music. Only a handful of the vans have Bluetooth or auxiliary ports for your phone. If you don’t like the radio pack a portable speaker too.

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Shopper

March 2020 • Lake Grove, NY

What I liked

flexibility in scheduling options

What I wish was different

appreciation for employees and benefits. The scheduling system is really annoying to work with unless you have gold status

Advice

get gold status so you can schedule your shifts 2 weeks in advance instead of 3 days in advance.

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Software Developer Intern

June - September 2020 • Columbus, OH

What I liked

I liked the close knit team and ability to make real software that positively impacted people.

What I wish was different

I wish that it hadn’t been virtual. I wish that perhaps there had been a bit more direction.

Advice

I would say that you get out what you put in. If you put pride into your work and make good design choices and write well-tested code, you will get a lot out of it.

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Amazon Shopper

May 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

It's an easy to do job that requires little to no real experience. I can set my own schedule within the flexible parameters of the job. The evenly paced environment makes for maneuverability. I've made several friends that i enjoy seeing when I clock in. I can freely move between store locations that are open to availability.

What I wish was different

A more stable work schedule, without having to compete with coworkers for availability for hours. A pay increase for part time employees. More concrete communication between the Corporate management and the workforce at specific times. More space to effectively work.

Advice

Prepare for competition between coworkers. Prepare for incredibly intense workouts depending on the layout of the store and the number and type of items per order. Prepare for clashes between coworkers, managers, delivery drivers, and most Whole Foods employees. Always learn the atmosphere of each specific store. Always pay attention to the time, when hours drop at 6:17 they will immediately be taken if you're not quick enough. Always worry about the job first, and keep an air of ambivalence. Always get to know your manager.

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