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City of Iowa City

Student Intern

May - September 2021 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

My boss was great, the work was engaging, and I learned about how city jobs work

What I wish was different

I wish that I could have done more social media development and I wish I had asked my boss more about her career path

Advice

Really use your boss as a resource.
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Office Assistant

May - September 2019 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

Flexible hours, easy going co-workers, good pay.

What I wish was different

Better parking situation.

Advice

Bring headphones, they'll let you listen to music, but you still need to pay attention to walk-ins and the phone
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Pool Lifeguard

April 2016 - July 2019 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

The staff was really friendly, and the work environment made work a breeze.

What I wish was different

I wish the management was a bit different near the end but still very nice.

Advice

It’s a great summer job for some good cash.
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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

I enjoyed working with children and having a consistent schedule.

What I wish was different

I wish the training had been more clear.

Advice

Ask as many questions about the job before week 1.
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Grounds Maintenance Worker

April - August 2018 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

I liked being able to work outside under a good group of supervisors. I also liked the variation of the tasks we did day to day.

What I wish was different

Maybe a little bit more pay would’ve been nice.

Advice

Come prepared with headphones and something to listen to or else the days can be very long.
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Summer Camp Counselor

March - August 2018 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

Good hours and it kept me busy throughout the summer. Helped me learn how to work well with kids.

What I wish was different

The organization of the camp was not great and working with the kids was stressful.

Advice

Great for anyone interested in working with children. The kids are fun, but things can get overwhelming.
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Recreation Program Coordinator

April - August 2018 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

Good people, expected a lot but were fair and clear about expectations

What I wish was different

Advice

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Summer Camp Coordinator

June - August 2018 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

Planning and time management experience

What I wish was different

I had begun planning early and offered the position in a more timely manner.

Advice

Plan your day so you can work on accomplishing more in a day rather than planning for the week.
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Customer Service Representative

July 2017 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

Easy job, good pay

What I wish was different

Advice

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