The motivation for people to pickup shifts didn’t work very well
Advice
Expect to work; it is a job, not a place to relax.
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Guest Services
March - August 2019 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
-meeting with customers
-different experience every day
What I wish was different
More intelligently stimulating
Advice
It’s a great summer job at CSU!
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Crew Member
May - August 2019 • Bellvue, CO
What I liked
Was a close knit family up on the campus, and there was plenty of good hiking
What I wish was different
The kitchen is always a hard place to work in
Advice
Only go up here if you want to connect closely with a group of workers
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2019 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
Learning about cutting edge technology
What I wish was different
Better pay/more hours
Advice
Ask your professors about research opportunities
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Customer Service Representative
August 2017 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
I worked full time and I wish that I had more of a balance between hours. But I still really enjoyed working on campus during the summer because the dynamics change
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Research Technician
May 2018 - January 2019 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
I liked the opportunities to learn more about my major and the opportunities in careers. It was a good chance to grow professionally
What I wish was different
I wish the schedule was less variable and more concrete. Some weeks I barely worked and did not get the amount of hours I intended to have.
Advice
it definitely allowed to to envision what my career would look like this this career path. Unfortunately it did not work with me and provided me with the perspective and motivation to switch majors and career paths
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Graduate Research Assistant
June 2018 - August 2019 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
I liked the ability to work in an actual graduate lab for a summer to learn the dynamics and expectations required of me prior to officially entering graduate school.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been more proactive and productive in my first two months. I was able to settle in and really be independent in my last month.
Advice
Go in with an open mind but don’t be afraid to step outside of your shell - no matter how terrifying it may be.
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Research undergrad
May 2019 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
The flexibility of hours
What I wish was different
A bit more busy work
Advice
Read as much about the topic before hand
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Strength and Conditioning Coach Intern
May - July 2019 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
The amount of knowledge that I gained from all of the coaches and how willing they were to share what they knew with me.
What I wish was different
The hours.
Advice
Never stop learning, always hold yourself to a high standard to get the job done well, no matter what the task is.
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Office Assistant
January - December 2018 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
The team
What I wish was different
The micro-managing
Advice
Be prepared for long hours and exhaustion.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June - July 2018 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
Gained Experience with MATLAB coding, mathematical modeling and working in a team setting
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research Project Manager
June 2016 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
This position allowed me to further develop my professional network. Daily interactions among faculty, staff, and students at CSU provides an opportunity to network in multiple capacities. A strong and diverse network pays dividends while developing in a career path.
What I wish was different
Working for such a large employer has its difficulties. It can be difficult to find value in your position when there are so many other positions that are similar in nature.
Advice
Network with as many individuals as possible from all backgrounds. Respect the value of reputation.
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Instructor
August 2017 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
Flexibility to create my own schedule
What I wish was different
Tenuous job security from semester to semester
Advice
Plan early and grade often to stay on top of the teaching workload
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Occupational Health/DOT Professional
April 2017 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish the hiring process hadn't taken so long.
Advice
When you start a new job, always ask for help and advice when you feel lost. Chances are you aren't expected to know how to do everything in a new, entry level job, and your coworkers will be more than willing to help you learn.
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Accounting Tech III
December 2016 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
Low stress, routine, stable, calm environment.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't feel like you need to be railroaded onto the CPA track, there are many other opportunities out there.
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Graduate Research Assistant
September 2015 - May 2018 • Palmer Lake, CO
What I liked
Working with a great adviser
What I wish was different
Getting paid more
Advice
Start a research that you love so you will not feel frustrated at any point.
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Water Quality Intern
March 2018 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
Independent work environment, competitive pay.
What I wish was different
Early morning hours, sometime 2 or 3am.
Advice
Get to know your professors, it might land you a job.
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Pollinator Ecology Intern
May 2018 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
I was able to learn about research and field techniques collecting insects and flower specimens. I also was able to learn about to categorize the samples and conduct transect plant surveys. I enjoyed working with the staff involved and the flexibility of the hours.
What I wish was different
I had very long drives to make. However, that is the nature of the job however I wish I would have had safer places to park my car as we went out into the field.
Advice
Make sure your schedule for the summer is highly flexible. Hours are heavily dependent on weather so they are not set in stone usually.
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Lead Mechanic
October 2014 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
It is on campus and worked around my school schedule.
What I wish was different
nothing!
Advice
School still comes first.
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Student Researcher
October 2018 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
In depth understanding of next generation sequencing with hands on involvement. I love that it is on campus and easily accessible as well as well-paired to my core curriculum.
What I wish was different
Advice
Ask a lot of questions and read a lot of literature to fully understand new concepts to then ask questions about. This shows interest and involvement and will really help you gain a full understanding. Senior research is the best bridge to further educational goals or career goals. Ask questions, build more connections, and get involved,
