I wish I had been more proactive about selling credit.
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Order Fulfillment Associate
March - August 2018 • Helena, MT
What I liked
Very Hands on, fulfilling work. I loved working with customers and solving problems to ensure their best experience
What I wish was different
More hours and better communication
Advice
Tons of walking so wear good shoes. It is best for employees that enjoy fast paced work environment
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Merchandising Execution Associate
January 2017 • Lubbock, TX
What I liked
I enjoyed the ongoing teamwork and knowledge I have acquired from The Home Depot.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more internship or leadership opportunities available.
Advice
Retail is fun yet exhausting. You must really like retail to make it a career.
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Garden Employee
June - August 2018 • Raymond, ME
What I liked
The people were nice and it challenged my social skills. I learned a lot about gardening
What I wish was different
Customers could be frustrating but that is retail.
Advice
Just commit and you will be rewarded.
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Sales Associate
February 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I like the flexibility in scheduling, and opportunities to move up in the company are very prevalent.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had made more or done something more relevant to what I wanted to do.
Advice
Always go above and beyond because it gets noticed. It helps with day-to-day things, but also long term growth and development as well. Its not what you know or who you know, but who knows YOU.
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Human Resources Intern
April - August 2018 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
I love the flexibility of being human resource with a retailer. It wasn't just paperwork, but it was more interaction, coordinator of events, teaching moments with peers and direct reports.
What I wish was different
I wish I could of spent more time in the role during internship but working full time and internship mixed with school was a bit much.
Advice
If this is a field you love, make sure to know your laws, policies, and procedures. There is alot of people seeking out HR professionals for information about whatever company it is one works for.
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Night Freight
May 2018 • Plainwell, MI
What I liked
Pay is good and the people aren't bad.
What I wish was different
I wish they had more people.
Advice
Arrive on time and get your work done and nobody should have a problem with you.
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Merchandiser
January - June 2018 • Cleburne, TX
What I liked
Flexible hours and coworkers
What I wish was different
Wouldn't allow leave of absence
Advice
Work hard and you will be rewarded
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Associate
March - August 2018 • Grandville, MI
What I liked
The people I worked with.
What I wish was different
An actual lunch break.
Advice
Always always always find new things to do!
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Cashier
February 2018 • Boca Raton, FL
What I liked
The people are super encouraging and caring.
What I wish was different
I wish my schedule had been more definitive.
Advice
Everyone should have at least one experience in retail! The up-beat and demanding environment will keep your people skills in check.
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Warehouse Stocker
July 2017 • West Columbia, SC
What I liked
They are very easy to work with when it comes to your schedule.
What I wish was different
I wish I didn't have to work so late some nights.
Advice
Be wary of which schedule you choose.
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Visual Merchandiser
May - September 2018 • San Bernardino, CA
What I liked
Schedule
What I wish was different
Hourly wage
Advice
Its okay for a temporary job but not something you would want to do long term
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Cashier
May - July 2018 • Windsor, CA
What I liked
The hours were good and they were willing to schedule you hella if you wanted it
What I wish was different
It was pretty boring
Advice
If you are working an average part time job Home Depot is a pretty decent employer
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Cashier
June 2017 - August 2018 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
The coworkers and company were supportive and welcoming.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Associate
May - August 2018 • Westminster, CO
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
Better pay
Advice
They don’t treat employees very well
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Retail Salesperson
May - September 2018 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
Teamwork, cleanliness, professionalism, and the things we sold that helped our customers.
What I wish was different
Better air throughout the building, more hands-on managers, and different products
Advice
Love what you do
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Cashier
August 2018 • San Bernardino, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Always have patience
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Software Engineer Intern
May - August 2018 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
Really great experience. The environment was stress free and I learned a lot!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Cashier
March - August 2018 • Catonsville, MD
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish that the management and supervisors team was way better and on top of things. Scheduling should’ve been better cause sometimes it would only be 3 cashiers in the whole store for the night. Having short staff pushing back on customer satisfaction.
Advice
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Lumber/Hardware Associate
June - August 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed working in a team oriented environment as well as helping other people find what they were looking for. The job required a lot of learning on my feet so I had to be prepared for any scenario that occurred. I was also able to learn how to use multiple electrical/mechanical saws as well as operate a variety of forklift types.
