Gave me useful social skills and better communication skills that I apply in every day life. Plus, I love the people I work with.
What I wish was different
I wish management gave me more opportunities to move up in the company.
Advice
Be patient. Retail isn't easy, but patience is key.
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Customer service clerk
February 2016 • Green, OH
What I liked
Flexible hours
Customer service experience
Great job for students
What I wish was different
Better opportunities for advancement
Advice
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Bakery Counter clerk
December 2017 • Export, PA
What I liked
I like working in bakery because it helps me being more creative.
What I wish was different
May be hours should be less
Advice
Its a great experience working at Bakery because it helps a lot in your regular activities and make you more creative, confident and responsible.
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Night Stock Clerk
June - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Pay, quiet, breaks
What I wish was different
Less stressful, not working overnight
Advice
There are probably better options.
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Retail Operations Inter
June - August 2017 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Learned managing techniques, grocery store operations, food safety
What I wish was different
I spent a lot of time at one store, however I wish I could have spent more time seeing other management techniques.
Advice
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Operations Intern
June - August 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
My co-interns were very helpful and interesting. Also my project was very conducive to my major (supply chain management). Ultimately the internship was great learning experience, especially working with my store leader Amy.
What I wish was different
More emphasis on the internship project
Advice
Ask a lot of questions, always be willing to help and learn, and take advantage of networking with people in the company.
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Lottery Sales Associate
March 2016 • White Oak, PA
What I liked
I like interacting with customers and putting a smile on their face. I also enjoyed that if I may be having a bad day that they put a smile on my face.
What I wish was different
How some of the customers speak to workers.
Advice
It is a job that helps you interact with strangers and a job that test your patience with others.
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Overnight stock clerk
June - August 2018 • Rochester, PA
What I liked
A calm work environment
Easy responsibilities
Good coworkers
What I wish was different
The hours I had to work
The pressured from bosses that was unnecessary at times
Being told to fix other people’s work and then getting in trouble for not finishing your own
Advice
Know what you’re getting into with the job first and understand the scope of what it entails
