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Brigham Young University - Idaho

Faculty Technology Center Assistant

June 2018 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

The environment is very relaxed, you get to make your own schedule, and the other people who work there are great!

What I wish was different

Sometimes the relaxed environment can carry into a lack of structure, making it hard to get work done or find work to do.

Advice

If you get a job here, be proactive! Be willing to learn something new, because you'll have to constantly be learning and adapting based on the needs of instructors at the university.
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Research and Evaluation Specialist

April 2018 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

I liked the research experience and the flexibility

What I wish was different

I wish we had more projects to work on over the summer

Advice

Be proactive and creative in looking for work
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Painter

July - September 2019 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

The crew and my supervisor.

What I wish was different

The weather

Advice

It is hard work, think about it before you sign.
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Lighting Crew

July - September 2019 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

The crew I worked with was goal oriented and not afraid to teach. There was a lot of work but the atmosphere was uplifting which always left me thinking we put in a good days work.

What I wish was different

I can't think of anything different to add. Our supervisors gave clear instructions and we accomplished new tasks every day.

Advice

Don't bet afraid to take on something out of your comfort zone. It's never too late to learn new things, you never know when you will need the skill in your future.
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Assistant Project Manager

February 2018 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Talk to all your friends and follow up.
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Customer Service Representative

July 2019 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

The satisfying feeling from being able to solve the customers' questions and problems.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Employer Relations Specialist

November 2017 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

I love the people I work with.

What I wish was different

Advice

Have fun and work hard.
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Video Editor

August 2017 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

Great people. Fun content.

What I wish was different

Higher wage

Advice

Teamwork is critical
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Academic Advisor

April 2019 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

I like being able to meet one-on-one with students and help them with their school experience.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Reports and Systems Specialist

July 2019 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

People, work, pay, everything!

What I wish was different

Nothing much! I really love my job

Advice

Dress well and inquire well! Itll do you well.
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Assistant Project Manager

February 2017 - September 2019 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

I the opportunities that were presented to me to learn and grow in my experience.

What I wish was different

None. I had a rewarding experience.

Advice

Learn all you can from the job. Make your boss your best friend and do not be afraid to ask questions.
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LMS Team Member

May 2018 - September 2019 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

It was a chill job with a flexible schedule that you decide. Co-workers were great to work with.

What I wish was different

More varied work would be nice, it got a bit repetitive.

Advice

Networking is important if you want to get a campus job.
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Documentation Writer

September 2018 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

It's helping me gain experience for what I want to do after I graduate

What I wish was different

Advice

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HR Assistant

October 2018 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

I liked the environment and being able to learn from others to expand my understanding.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Ask questions when you have them. Don’t wait until you need answers.
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Pre-Arrival Mentor

April 2018 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

I loved how I was able to help students through the process of preparing for their first semester. It is a wonderful experience to help them relieve the stresses that come from starting college.

What I wish was different

I wish students would have been more willing to receive help and reached out to us more.

Advice

Don't feel discouraged when you feel like you haven't done a good job, because whatever you do has an impact, whether you know it or not.
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International Services advisor

January 2019 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

The students who came into the office.

What I wish was different

Management

Advice

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campus Custodian

April 2018 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

Flexible hours

What I wish was different

More applicable to my major

Advice

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Proctor

June 2019 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

I love working at the Testing Center at BYUI, it was fun helping out students in their exam process. My coworkers were helpful and very knowledgeable. It was fun working part of the summer over there.

What I wish was different

I wish the university was open the whole summer.

Advice

I would like to share to those who read this that even though the summer might be a time to rest from school and work, it is also a marvelous opportunity to work, networking with people, earn some money, and have fun while doing it.
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Marketing Assistant

June 2019 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

The experience is phenomenal! I love working to help students have a better experience at BYUI.

What I wish was different

Focusing more on organization and communication efforts.

Advice

Be teachable and humble always, and don't be afraid to get outside of your comfort zone. It's amazing what happens and how far you can go in doing so.
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Assistant plumber

July - September 2019 • Rexburg, ID

What I liked

Full-time coworkers were a blast to work with. Great atmosphere and good learning experience

What I wish was different

Higher pay, more training

Advice

Ifor you're looking for a job, tell everyone. When people ask how you're doing, slip that you're looking for a job into the conversation with everyone. Use school resources.
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