No working hours that can change at a moment's notice
Advice
Get comfortable shoes
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Cherry Picker Operator
June 2017 • Romeoville, IL
What I liked
flexible hours
What I wish was different
shorter shifts
Advice
it's a nice paying job with great benefits, but its not made for everyone
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Amazon
July 2019 • Whitethorn, CA
What I liked
the money
What I wish was different
not having to work like a robot
Advice
please if you can avoid it i would but the money at the moment is too good for a college student.
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Freight Shipping Agent
June - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
The pay was weekly and the scheduling was only three days a week
What I wish was different
Advice
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Prime Now Associate
June - October 2019 • Springfield, VA
What I liked
It was extremely flexible, I could pick up and drop shifts whenever.
What I wish was different
I wish they were more lenient about letting people drop shifts in cases of emergencies.
Advice
It is a great summer job that pays very well
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Fulfillment center associate
June 2018 • Aurora, CO
What I liked
Its a fast paced environment
What I wish was different
Can be a bit chaotic
Advice
Be able to adapt
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Area Manager Intern
June - August 2018 • Brampton, Ontario
What I liked
Fast-paced work environment, great people, independent work assignments, tangible impact of my work.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more clear expectations. It would have been nice if there were other interns. I wish that I had been better integrated into the workflow of my colleagues.
Advice
Show initiative.
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Wearhouse associate
October 2018 • Eastvale, CA
What I liked
I have had hands on experience about a business in terms of product and its distribution. I have also learned crucial leadership skills in different departments
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Almost anyone can apply for the job but this job isn't for everyone. Good luck to whoever decides to apply for Amazon.
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Seasonal sortation associate
May - August 2019 • Temple City, CA
What I liked
I liked how well it paid especially since I was saving up for the upcoming semester because I pay school all by myself
What I wish was different
I wish it was more organized
Advice
Any job no matter how hard is essential especially if your financially independent
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Delivery driver
June - September 2019 • Euclid, OH
What I liked
The pay and being on your own
What I wish was different
Full 40 hours would’ve been better as I’m not a traditional college student. Very physical demanding job. More training.
Advice
Learn how to lead a team and motivate my team to do better.
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Mail Deliverer
January 2017 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Like getting outside and exercise while delivering packages.
What I wish was different
Some days there was much more driving than I would have liked.
Advice
Don't be afraid to try something new.
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Amazon
August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I like the fun environment different managers bring and the fast pace movements.
What I wish was different
I wish that there was more growth opportunities.
Advice
If you’re not able to handle stressful environments in such high volume with little time, this definitely isn’t for you.
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Cherry Picker Operator
August 2019 • Rialto, CA
What I liked
Not very much, it was so bad.
What I wish was different
Everything could have been better.
Advice
I don’t recommend it at all to any college student.
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Operations Area Manager Intern
June - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
Being an Area Manager is a lot of fun. You get to work with all kinds of amazing people throughout the facility including a team ran by you. There is always something to learn at Amazon.com.
What I wish was different
There is no real guidance on doing the internship project because none of the site leaders have ever had interns before. Learning together was a great experience but it did make it a little bit more challenging.
Advice
Follow the 12 leadership principles
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PIT operator
June - August 2019 • Louisville, KY
What I liked
Good pay, hours that fit my natural cycle.
What I wish was different
Better HR assistance in my health issues I experienced.
Advice
Be aware of your health conditions and if you notice anything might be wrong, work on getting a department change ASAP.
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PIT operator
May - August 2019 • Shepherdsville, KY
What I liked
I could work independently and was held accountable for the work I did.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
You have to be careful with these kinds of jobs because it requires you to be independent and careful when operating dangerous machinery.
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Warehouse Associate
May 2019 • Patterson, CA
What I liked
The pay here is great. They also offer good benefits once you become full time.
What I wish was different
Nothing at the moment.
Advice
Applying is easily done online. The work is easy as long as you’re physically able to work and stand for long hours.
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Warehouse associate
May - September 2019 • Stockton, CA
What I liked
Set schedule
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Great environment and friendly associates
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Warehouse Associate
November 2017 • Patterson, CA
What I liked
I liked that amazon works with me with my school schedule. They allow me to work up to 10 less hours for school.
