I love having to freedom to take the research in any direction I choose. I also love the opportunity I have to continue honing and growing my skills.
What I wish was different
The schedule was a little crazy, but when opportunity calls, you go.
Advice
Be flexible and keep a positive attitude.
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Student Assistant-Human Resources
July 2019 • Laie, HI
What I liked
Assisting and Leading New Student Orientations
Participating in Projects
Being able to work on a TimeFrame
What I wish was different
Advice
Don’t just get it done, but do it well and better
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Inventory Specialist
March 2018 • Laie, HI
What I liked
Working together with my co-workers and boss!
What I wish was different
My consistency in going to work everyday. I wished had more sleep that when I go to work I have energy to do what I’m supposed to.
Advice
Being positive at work can make a whole lot of difference in the work environment and with those you work with.
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Accounting Assistant
February 2019 • Laie, HI
What I liked
It is very challenging and relevant job to my major.
What I wish was different
None.
Advice
Be patience since there's so much stuff you need to know.
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Data Clerk
April 2018 • Laie, HI
What I liked
Working with a great team of co-workers and supervisors. Really got to learn a lot.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have work here earlier.
Advice
Work hard! Work Smart! That's the only way you'll make it out of the "rat race"
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System Consultant
June 2019 • Laie, HI
What I liked
Working with other students during the summer. Learning how new things in preparation for the new school semester.
What I wish was different
I wish nothing to be different.
Advice
I was first hesitant to get a job, but I realized that there's always something to do with your free time, might as well make use of it!
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Project Manager
May 2017 • Laie, HI
What I liked
Working as the project manager at SWATT was AWESOME! I was able to work on multiple and diverse projects each day. I felt challenged and supported. I was able to progress in responsibilities quickly. Love my team.
Love my job!
Always Learning.
What I wish was different
More established and defined role for me as a project manager.
There are times when I was not sure what my role is.
Advice
Stay connected with the operations manager, Led Harper. He is the go to. He will help get a lot of the info, training, etc. Lined up to help you add value effectively to the school.
Love my job!
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Nursery Research Assistant
July - September 2019 • Laie, HI
What I liked
Flexible hours
What I wish was different
More direction (our supervisor was on vacation for the whole summer)
Advice
Be prepared for heavy physical labor.
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Graphic Designer
September 2018 • Laie, HI
What I liked
Good experience with branding and advertising. Social media experience. Opportunities to communicate with clients.
What I wish was different
Having more diverse design project.
Advice
Be proactive and ask for projects when you can.
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Supervisor
August 2017 • Frauental an der Laßnitz, Styria
What I liked
Loved my job! Hours were flexible and I really improved over the summer in learning the mechanisms of the math lab
What I wish was different
Advice
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Media productions specialist
February 2019 • Laie, HI
What I liked
I liked learning about film making while working. It was really fun to learn more about different cameras and also the adobe softwares.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more videos to make during the summer. There wasnt a lot of workers here too.
Advice
I would advice to learn as much as you can if you work at the Media productions center.
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Student Assistant to the Vice President
January 2019 • Laie, HI
What I liked
Building connections and learning how to work in an office environment.
What I wish was different
I was hired after the person before me left, so I wish I would’ve had that training from him.
Advice
Learn peoples names!
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Online EIL Tutor
May 2019 • Laie, HI
What I liked
I worked flexible hours and over the summer worked independently on some projects that greatly enhanced my professional development. These projects included designing new course activities based on a Master Thesis done by a college of our supervisor, reviewing and revising course curriculum, and evaluating applications for placement into leveled English courses.
What I wish was different
The hardest part of the projects this summer is I mostly spent time on computers working alone. I would have loved to work more closely with other coworkers or students and engaged in more interaction or teaching experience.
Advice
If working alone on computers is difficult for you to do for long hours, find your own personal ways to stay focused and motivated and keep things going for yourself.
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First Aid Responder
March 2018 • Laie, HI
What I liked
It's more with taking care of guests!
What I wish was different
The place could be more accessible for the guests.
Advice
Do your best to serve the people you're dealing with.
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Resident Advisor
November 2020 • Laie, HI
What I liked
Help address questions and concerns of the tenants
What I wish was different
Advice
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Residential advisor lead
June 2018 • Laie, HI
What I liked
Great experience of customer service
What I wish was different
Be able to help all
Advice
Have a positive attitude in any situation you might face
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Academic Advisor
August 2019 • Laie, HI
What I liked
This was an incredible learning opportunity for me. I was able to work closely with all of the Academic Advisors and gain a stronger understanding of their work and involvement in the university.
What I wish was different
I was the first Intern this department has every had so the training and my overall position was a little disorganized. This is of course to be expected with a new position and was a learning experience for all so I hope that in the future it could be a little more clear on training.
Advice
This position in a university is a coordinator for the rest of the university. It is very helpful in this job if you have a high understanding of all the other resources and departments that are offered to the students.
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Biology Research Assistant
February 2018 • Laie, HI
What I liked
I like that I can practice and apply the concepts that I learned from my biology classes. I also like getting insights from a real scientist, which is my boss. He also allows me to be more creative and look for some ideas that would help
me lead my own research.
What I wish was different
Nothing really, because all that we needed for my boss’ research were all provided.
Advice
Students should look for
jobs that would best fit their majors so that they would be able to experience and apply the principles they’ve been learning and also know if they are suited for that kind of job. I think BYUH and PCC offers different jobs for all majors that they have here in BYUH.
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Student Accountant
June 2018 • Laie, HI
What I liked
I got practical experience in the accounting industry, and applicable knowledge of the industry.
What I wish was different
The summer months are kind of slow. It has been much busier now that the fall semester has started.
Advice
I would recommend creating projects that you feel will benefit the organization, and propose them to your manager. It shows your commitment, and keeps you engaged.
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Lead ESL Instructor
July - August 2018 • Laie, HI
What I liked
I loved working with the students. We spent time together in the classroom, but we also traveled around O'ahu, and saw the best that Hawaii had to offer. I enjoyed our field trips together, and seeing them practice the English that they learned. The best experience was our closing ceremony with the student's host families, and hearing about their experience in their own words.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had put in more time for preparation.
Advice
I recommend that everyone should have try teaching, even if they are not studying education. I'm studying accounting, but the skills I developed are comprehensive.
