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S25:E2 - The Journey from a Bootcamp to a FAANG (Alex Lee)

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Transitioning to Amazon and Imposter Syndrome

The speaker talks about their journey from their previous job to Amazon, including how they were contacted and prepared for the interview. They discuss the value of their mechanical engineering background in their software engineering job application and express their expectations and imposter syndrome when applying to a prestigious company. Once hired, they share their experience working at Amazon, including the challenges of working with intelligent colleagues and the collaborative and supportive work environment.

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