Investigating Amazon As A Prospective Employer

Investigating Amazon as a Prospective Employer
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In today’s corporate world, it’s essential to align employee’s values with that of the
organization’s mission for long-term employee satisfaction and labor retention. Amazon – one of
the largest global players illustrates this concept, revealing it as an ideal employer based as
embedded in its historical background, mission statement, and vision and company values.
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994 and within a short span of time; it has become one
of the leading companies of the world. Originally beginning as an online bookstore, its services
extend to e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is a for-
profit company based in Seattle, Washington, earning high revenues across the globe (Amazon
Mission and Vision Statement, 2024).
Amazon’s mission statement is “to be Earth’s most customer-centric company,” while its
vision is “to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want
to buy online” (Amazon Mission and Vision Statement, 2024). These statements suggest that the
company values novelty and consumers: This is manifested in the company’s policies such as
pricing issues, the range of products, and the convenience in e-commerce. Furthermore, Amazon
is not only interested in becoming the safest workplace in the world but also the best company to
work for (Amazon Mission and Vision Statement, 2024).
In terms of customers, Amazon operates predominantly internationally, which makes it a
key player in both the e-Commerce and cloud solutions industries. It works across different
sectors, such as video streaming and online groceries. As far as the community relations are
concerned, Amazon participates in charitable works such as promoting small businesses and
environment conservation, further expanding its positive effects.
Amazon firmly supports the diversity and inclusion policy, with its employees belonging
to various ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds. It might be difficult to obtain exact information
on the diversity of some departments, but Amazon’s approach to cultivating a diverse and
welcoming workplace can be observed through programs that support equal opportunities
(Edison International DEI Report, 2022). In its diversity report, Amazon’s commitment to the
employment of people with different characteristics such as veterans and physically challenged
employees is highlighted.
In light of the information gathered, I would definitely apply for the position at Amazon
but with some specific conditions in mind. Overall, Amazon’s business values and goals match
my personal values, especially the focus on innovation and customer-centricity, as well as the
policy to provide equal opportunities in the workplace. There are numerous opportunities for
career advancement in the company, and based on its international presence and market
dominance across varied sectors, it presents a promising landscape for professional
enhancement. Additionally, it is comforting to know that Amazon is committed to the welfare of
its employees through its vision of wanting to become the world’s safest workplace and the best
employer by the year 2025.
However, while the mission and vision statements of Amazon are inspiring, there have
been consistent complaints regarding work-life imbalance, high performance pressure, and job
satisfaction in some areas of the company. There were also concerns over stress and physical
workload in some parts of Amazon, especially the fulfillment centers, which affects overall job
satisfaction in the long run. Thus, while I am interested in the company’s focus on diversity,
innovation, and worldwide leadership, I would have to research the particular work department
or position I would be considering to determine what best suits me. Therefore, for driven and
customer-oriented individuals, who value innovation and inclusion, Amazon is an organization
that may be worth applying to.

References
Amazon Mission and Vision Statement. (2024). Retrieved from
https://businessmodelanalyst.com/amazon-mission-and-vision-statement/.
Edison International. (2022). Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/cms.ipressroom.com/406/files/20234/eix-2022-diversity-
equity-and-inclusion-report.pdf

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Mission and Vision Statement, 2024).

work for (Amazon Mission and Vision Statement, 2024).

In terms of customers, Amazon operates predominantly internationally, which makes it a

environment conservation, further expanding its positive effects.

dominance across varied sectors, it presents a promising landscape for professional

enhancement. Additionally, it is comforting to know that Amazon is committed to the welfare of

employer by the year 2025.

customer-oriented individuals, who value innovation and inclusion, Amazon is an organization

that may be worth applying to.

Edison International. (2022). Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report.

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