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City of Rochester

Intern

May - December 2023 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

Flexible and supportive environment!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Intern

May - December 2023 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

Very flexible scheduling and super supportive environment!

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions!
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Summer Intern

June - August 2023 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

The networking opportunities I had access to: being able to meet the heads of many departments and divisions within city government, the positions I want to work in in the future, getting to learn about how government professionals entered their positions, and what I needed to do in order to work with them full-time someday. I also liked the flexibility and freedom I had with my hours. I really liked what I did, which included helping organize and help sort the Business Development division's paperwork with them, review small business applications, and gain an understanding of how government and the general public intersected in real-time.

What I wish was different

I wish that technology was used for more documentation, recordkeeping, and paperwork to increase workplace efficiency. I wish I had been given a bit more to do; I found myself with nothing to do a few times because I finished all assigned work too early. I also wish that the office in which I worked were decorated and styled in a more vibrant manner.

Advice

Read your email and stay on top of all entry paperwork that the City gives you; there is a lot, but if it is done in a timely manner, you should not have any problems. Ensure you have a strong sense of professionalism and workplace competency regarding dress, communication, courtesy rules, and an understanding of the terms used in the office.
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Pool Lifeguard

June 2015 • Rochester, NH

What I liked

Meeting new people

What I wish was different

Hours

Advice

Stay focused
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Urban Fellow

May - August 2019 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

I loved the atmosphere. It was business mostly - but we knew how to have a good time getting legislative things through.

What I wish was different

Almost nothing. Wonderful experience with wonderful people.

Advice

Make sure to maintain professionalism at all times.
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