Being able to connect with current workers and learn new professional skills
What I wish was different
More tasks given to me
Advice
Be open to new opportunities even if it’s not in you intended major.
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Transpotation Security Inspector
January 2020 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Independent work and a lot of networking.
What I wish was different
Training to be a bit more condensed.
Advice
It is not easy to get in this position and normally have to go through the ranks of TSA.
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Transportation Security Officer
September 2017 • Grapevine, TX
What I liked
The pay is good, and hours are reliable.
What I wish was different
The passengers are not always friendly.
Advice
Don't be shy, and talk to the passengers.
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Transportation Security Officer
January 2014 • Dulles, VA
What I liked
Plenty of personal interactions and helping people through screening as painless as possible.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Economic Analysis Intern
June 2019 • Arlington County, VA
What I liked
Very flexible, learned how to apply Excel, learned more about TSA, had multiple tasks to do that assisted the research
What I wish was different
Parking.
Advice
It was a great way to know what you want to do in your field in the future.
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Transportation Security Officer
June 2013 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Flexibility with schedule, federal benefits.
What I wish was different
Advice
Working there for four years, I learned the benefits of making friends so that they can help you out with scheduling should you need some extra hours and give away hours.
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Intern Economist
May - August 2018 • Arlington County, VA
What I liked
Lots of cool opportunities
What I wish was different
work was slow sometimes
Advice
Getting involved in the federal government is great
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Communications Intern
June 2018 • Arlington, VA
What I liked
Their summer intern program offers opportunities to network, develop your professional skills and offers insight to the reality of working in a government agency
What I wish was different
Advice
Be open minded and take advantage of all the projects, opportunities, networking events, and intern events offered in the program. The program is not too structured so you need to be open minded about your experience and realize even the smallest projects in the end shape your reputation as hard working, creative, innovative, etc..
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Project Management Intern
June - October 2018 • Arlington County, VA
What I liked
I love my bosses and all the people I worked with. I went in at a time when they are switching from an old system to a new one and they were kind enough to include me in all their meetings, the designing process of the new system and gave me the opportunity to design their Performance Metrics Page. It was a great learning experience.
What I wish was different
I actually enjoyed my time there and wouldn't have wished anything different .
Advice
I absolutely love this experience because it gave me the opportunity to learn a lot of things I didn't learn in class. Things like how to work in an office environment and the importance of getting along with everyone; the benefits of team work, contract negotiations, critical thinking, always putting the company first, and other basic things like learning how to use all machines in an office. I encourage everyone to consider interning for a company to prepare for the job market.
