Amazon Career Day was held in the Crystal City neighborhood of Arlington, just around the corner from the forthcoming HQ2 building.
Williams, Amazon's vice president of workforce development, said the headquarters already has 70 employees who are currently working in a temporary space.
Once we arrived, we made our way to the back of the line, but quickly found there was no end in sight.
By the time we reached the end of the line, it had made its way down and around several city blocks.
Being inside the tent felt a lot like attending an Amazon-themed wedding, with its string light aesthetic and '90s-era music.
"My Own Worst Enemy" by Lit was a particularly interesting musical choice.
The further we walked into the tent, the more crowded it got. On one side of the event, attendees were packed in like sardines.
The most popular station at the event was the resume review and interview tip booth.
One very eager attendee who spotted my press badge confused me for an Amazon employee and asked if I would take a look at his resume.
Both inside the tent and at various points in line, Amazon employees passed out water and snacks to keep spirits and energy levels high.
Throughout the day, Amazon held various panel discussions on topics like work culture and company growth.
Here, Williams (right) discusses the experience of working at Amazon.
There was also a booth for Amazon's social groups and minority-centric programs like the Black Engineering Network and Latinos @ Amazon.
It was so crowded that I almost missed the informational table on community building in Crystal City.
Here Amazon employees shared information about upcoming events like crafting.
