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Re:Ask HN: How much do you make at Amazon? Here is how much ... by seattle_googler on Friday March 18, 2016 @04:12PM (#11314565)
Yes, we hire new grads, and we offer internships for those who are still studying. Successful interns get an easier path for converting to full-time than grads who apply cold.

Getting somebody you know at Google to refer you is the best way to secure an interview, but you can also apply online.

http://www.google.com/about/careers/students/

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Re:Ask HN: How much do you make at Amazon? Here is how much ... by gravypod on Friday March 18, 2016 @04:20PM (#11314609)
Well that's too bad, I don't know any people at google. I guess I need to hang around more coffee shops.
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Re:Ask HN: How much do you make at Amazon? Here is how much ... by dguaraglia on Friday March 18, 2016 @05:56PM (#11315503)
The hiring process is a bit hit and miss. I know people who had a really good experience, and I know people who said it was a shit show. About meeting Googlers: if you happen to come to the Bay Area, you can't throw a rock in any direction without hitting at least one Googler. Not saying throwing rocks is the way to go, but... you'll get someone's attention :P
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Re:Ask HN: How much do you make at Amazon? Here is how much ... by gravypod on Friday March 18, 2016 @06:10PM (#11315604)
I'm a poor college student on the other side of the country, no dice for now.
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Re:Ask HN: How much do you make at Amazon? Here is how much ... by usmannk on Friday March 18, 2016 @04:27PM (#11314686)
I've noticed that Google is better than most with online applications. I managed to interview 2 years in a row (intern, college student) having only applied online.
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Re:Ask HN: How much do you make at Amazon? Here is how much ... by argonaut on Friday March 18, 2016 @09:06PM (#11316633)
APPLY ONLINE. Seriously. If you don't have a referral, don't wait around trying to find one. Apply online.

If you get an interview, practice algorithms/data structures interview problems like crazy.

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