I really liked that I was able to be hired without any prior coding experience. Learning on the job can be difficult especially while also taking classes, but it has been extremely rewarding and beneficial to know how to code. I also felt extremely blessed to gain experience using Amazon Web Services. Overall great experience.
What I wish was different
When I started there was no formal training program. My supervisor literally told me on the first day to just look up a website and start learning Node.js. There is now a formal training program for new hires so that should help quite a bit.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions. You will save yourself a lot of time and frustration.
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Computer Technician
January 2017 • Provo, UT
What I liked
I like the office environment, the people I work with, and the projects that I am assigned to work on.
What I wish was different
There isn't anything from the summer I wish could have changed.
Advice
Be committed and give extra effort to learning and understanding new things.
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Audio Technician
April 2017 • Provo, UT
What I liked
My supervisors are incredible. They provide opportunities for learning and growth which drove me to work harder and do more in my job.
What I wish was different
Pay is pretty low, although that is more of a BYU thing as a whole
Advice
Learn as much as you can. Soak up all the information you can and have fun with it.
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Network Technician
January 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
Great hours, great pay, great bosses and coworkers, great work
What I wish was different
Its probably the best on campus job
Advice
I wish I had found it when I was a freshaan
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Network installation technician
August 2015 • Provo, UT
What I liked
Perfect college job, they catered to my schedule
What I wish was different
Advice
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Computer Programmer
January 2019 • Provo, UT
What I liked
I was put on a team and contributing work that was put into production
What I wish was different
I wish it paid more. But also the interview process is probably the easiest first programming job interview ever.
Advice
Be ready to work hard and learn new things!
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Security Engineer
June 2019 • Provo, UT
What I liked
Great learning environment and cutting edge technologies at play makes for an unmatched opportunity to gain valuable cyber-security experience.
What I wish was different
I wish I had asked for more mentoring, instead I tried to find everything online myself that I didn't know and that was fine, I just could have taken more advantage of the wealth of knowledge that my coworkers have.
Advice
Take advantage of every opportunity to learn!
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Computing Specialist
September 2015 • Provo, UT
What I liked
OIT does everything. You get a ton of IT experience in all fields due to the various issues that can arise.
What I wish was different
Nothing. I love my job.
Advice
Finding a job in your field on campus is amazing. Allows you to gain experience without needing to travel far and convince an employer to work with your school schedule.
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Computer Programmer
August 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
The environment
What I wish was different
Supervision and layered overhead
Advice
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Computer Customer Support Specialist
October 2017 • Provo, UT
What I liked
I love the environment created by great employees, managers that are there to help inspire and uplift you, and a feeling of helping people out every day. This job continues to increase my confidence and expand my social skills.
What I wish was different
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Technical Writer
April 2019 • Provo, UT
What I liked
I love the work environment here and the real-world experience you can gain.
What I wish was different
I wish I had known more about being a technical writer before starting the job.
Advice
You need to be good at researching and learning quickly as a technical writer, as well as collaborating with the people who know the material better.
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Computer Programmer
June 2019 • Provo, UT
What I liked
I liked the flexibility in hours on this job and that everyone there was happy to help me when I didn't understand something.
What I wish was different
I wish the training was not as boring.
Advice
Know that training is the most boring part. And remember you get paid for it. Everything else is a great learning experience!
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Computer Support
May 2016 • Provo, UT
What I liked
The soft skill training was great, I can't get enough.
What I wish was different
A little more interaction with my leaders.
Advice
Put yourself out there, put in the time, and treat it like something special.
