Amazon

AWS Identity Software Intern

May - August 2021 • Arlington County, VA

What I liked

Everyone on my team was very kind. The HQ2 building was very nice.

What I wish was different

I wish I had reached out more to my mentor and manager and asked for more assistance with my project. I felt very lost throughout the process.

Advice

Try to take ownership of your project to bring it to the next level.

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Software Developer Intern

May - August 2018 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

My team was great. I learned a lot about how software development is done in the industry but also had a bunch of fun getting out of Nebraska and having new experiences.

What I wish was different

I felt a bit under prepared when I first started. There us a disconnect between school and industry

Advice

Dont be afraid to leave your comfort zone be that leaving your home town or not applying for jobs because you feel inadequate. All that dies is limit your oportunities.

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Fulfillment Associate

June - August 2021 • Teterboro, NJ

What I liked

Loved the hours.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Make sure to come on time and have a good mentality when working.

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Financial Analyst Intern

May - August 2021 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

My manager and team members were very supportive. They gave me great feedback and were very helpful. I also love the culture at Amazon.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time over the summer to take my project a step further.

Advice

Something may look intimidating but that does not mean you can’t conquer it.

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Financial Analyst

June - August 2021 • Rossford, OH

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to work with different teams and master the role, since due to a management shift I was the only finance point of contact for a new site with thousands of employees.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have gone directly to the full-time role rather than having one year left to graduate.

Advice

Being willing to proactively learn and ask questions is how you will succeed. You can't prepare for every possible issue or situation, only how you adapt and act afterwards. So focus less on how it should go and more on being ready to adapt and learn based on the situation.

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Amazon

June - August 2021 • Jefferson, GA

What I liked

I liked the flexibility and opportunities to work overtime.

What I wish was different

I wish HR would have been more available and approachable.

Advice

This is a good summer job however, the position I worked in required hard physical labor.

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Account Executive Intern (PR and Marketing)

June - November 2021 • Kansas City, MO

What I liked

I liked how flexible the schedule was with my time.

What I wish was different

I wish I did not come on board halfway through the internship schedule

Advice

I would tell people its what you make it and if you want your experience to be great stick out and work hard.

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Workplace Health and Safety Intern

May - August 2023 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

I enjoyed the flexibility with my project, the feedback I received from my mentor, and the challenge of learning the internal business workings of Amazon, and how safety plays an important role in business. I also liked the critical thinking skills that were necessary to adapt in order to excel within this role.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more organization with my daily taskwork and more input and involvement from my manager.

Advice

My experience at Amazon gave me skills with flexibility and adapted my critical thinking capabilities, and my advice would be to remain curious and never close yourself off to opportunity.

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Software Developer Engineer Intern

June - August 2021 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

My project was interesting and relevant to the team I was with. I was working within the AWS section of Amazon, and doing so requires you to learn a lot very quickly. My manager was super nice and supportive, as with the rest of the team. Working at Amazon widely depends on the team you are with, and mine happened to be great.

What I wish was different

The internship was virtual, so with that came a different experience in itself. All of my meetings were virtual, and I would have to use slack as a main form of communication. I do believe that if I was able to go to office and work in person, it would have been easier to ask for help / easier to bond with the rest of the team.

Advice

If your internship is virtual, definitely try to spend the summer in the area that your team is located in--it'll help you decide if you would like to work there full time or return back in future years. Take advantage of the perks provided and make good connections during your time there.

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Software Development Engineer Intern

May - August 2023 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Great team, good project, 2 days WFH 3 days in office

What I wish was different

Beginning of internship was a bit messy schedule-wise

Advice

Take advantage and network with your team

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Software Development Engineering Intern

June - September 2023 • East Palo Alto, CA

What I liked

Worked at AWS and so the tech was cool.

What I wish was different

team was located in a separate office so was not able to network with teamates.

Advice

Resources/Suggestions to Be Successful During Internship: - look at the team's previous code - use internal forums - prioritize developer tooling training

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Software Development Engineering Intern

May - August 2023 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Real industry experience and impactful projects.

What I wish was different

Networking with colleagues, other interns and leaders more. Learn from their insights and experiences.

Advice

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Software Development Engineering Intern

June - August 2023 • New York City, NY

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

I would highly recommend living near the office. I chose to work from my home in order to save money, but the commute from my home The Bronx to the office was very difficult. If I did this internship again, I would chose to work in the city.

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Software Development Engineering Intern

June - August 2022 • East Palo Alto, CA

What I liked

Hands on knowledge and fast paced

What I wish was different

I wish I've known more or gained more knowledge

Advice

You will learn a lot

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area manager

May - July 2023 • Penns Grove, NJ

What I liked

The culture, the team, and everyone involved was super helpful in making me feel welcome and helped me learn about the position.

What I wish was different

I wish it was longer but 10 weeks gave me enough time to learn the role and get a great understanding of what I was assigned to do.

Advice

Take the opportunity and do everything you can to the fullest. Make a change and difference that everyone can remember.

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SDE 1

May - August 2023 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

- Great work life balance - Great Intern Pay - Bright Minds - Applicable & Useful experience - Relocation Stipend - Friendly and Diverse Culture

What I wish was different

- Switching Teams Process (you must re-interview)

Advice

Don't under-estimate yourself nor the company. Communicate with Manager frequently to discuss progress made.

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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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Area Manager Intern

May - July 2023 • Suffolk, VA

What I liked

It was a great learning experience, with lots of opportunity to take charge and lead. This internship gives you a lot of freedom to learn different areas and parts of Amazon and your building. For example, I was an Area Manager in operations, but my project was more around operations engineering, and I got to learn different Areas in my building and the overall flow of it, due to my project.

What I wish was different

I wish the first week training would have been more organized and professional. The first week you work in Tier 1 positions learning the functions and processes of different areas.

Advice

Definitely spend time on your project, try to implement it and collect data, and use it as an opportunity to learn more than you would have had you not really tried on your project. I was able to implement a project that saved my building $16k in 4 weeks, with a projection of over $2M per year if network implementation is pursued.

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