More communication from bosses on policies and procedures to guests.
Advice
It is surprisingly difficult and draining even though most of it is sitting at a desk.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June - August 2019 • Bowling Green, OH
What I liked
- Being able to work on a team of people with similar goals to my own
- Flexible schedule
- Working outdoors
What I wish was different
I wish my research team had been smaller. The number of assistants really cut down on hours we spent doing work and left me without anything to do on occasion.
Advice
It is a great opportunity to make connections with professors and students in your field.
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Clerical Assistant
February 2019 • Bowling Green, OH
What I liked
Easy, flexible scheduling
Love working with other student employees and full time staff
What I wish was different
Better pay and more hours
Advice
Always ask questions!
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Library Assistant
July 2019 • Bowling Green, OH
What I liked
My boss was incredible and very understanding and helped work around my class schedule. She also is super approachable and kind.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Clerical Assistant
April 2019 • Bowling Green, OH
What I liked
My supervisors are the nicest people ever
What I wish was different
Advice
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Undergraduate Researcher
May - August 2019 • Bowling Green, OH
What I liked
Flexible hours
What I wish was different
Ability to work more for more money
Advice
Take opportunities to gain responsibility
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Summer Assistant
May - August 2019 • Bowling Green, OH
What I liked
Employees and employers were friendly and helpful
What I wish was different
set schedules would have been preferred
Advice
Don't pick up a second job if you have this one! It's really good individually but can be complicated with multiple schedules
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Clerical Assistant
February 2019 • Bowling Green, OH
What I liked
The flexibility in hours with my summer class. Coworkers were nice and worked hard to achieve the same goals.
What I wish was different
More variety of work experience and variation of day to day tasks.
Advice
Work hard and show up on time and your work will be recognized. Even if you think no one is watching work like your boss is always watching.
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Geochemistry Undergraduate Research Assistant
July 2019 • Bowling Green, OH
What I liked
I loved the hands on experience I was able to gain from this research position. I had such a valuable opportunity and I learned so much.
What I wish was different
Probably nothing! I had a great experience and worked with very smart and talented people.
Advice
I got this work experience just from being one of the top students in my professor’s class. Hard work in a class can get you far, so always try your best!
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Conselor
June - August 2019 • Bowling Green, OH
What I liked
It was fun!
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Great job
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Orientation Leader
January - August 2018 • Bowling Green, OH
What I liked
Loved interacting with new people everyday.
Fulfilling and hard work that made a visible impact on the university
Amazing co-workers and awesome team of people to support me.
What I wish was different
More Orientation days over the summer.
Advice
Though the work can be hard at times, it is worth the impact you make on every student coming into this university.
