JOANN Inc.

Data Science Intern

May 2019 • Hudson, OH

What I liked

I had the opportunity to work with real data and create actionable reports. I also was able to present to the executive team at the end of my internship.

What I wish was different

I wish I had the chance to experience different sections of the company (HR, Marketing, etc.)

Advice

You are given one big project to work on during the whole internship. Some managers don’t have exact direction on it, so it’s best to ask about it early.

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Facilities Design Intern

August 2019 • Hudson, OH

What I liked

The company culture at Joann is amazing. The amount of support I received from every employee in the company was invaluable. I was never afraid to ask questions and I was given more responsibility than I could have ever imagined. All of this helped me grow as a designer and a professional in such a short time.

What I wish was different

My only wish is that the internship was longer. Each intern was given a project to work on throughout the 10 week internship that we were able to present to the companies executives. Another week or 2 would have been extremely valuable to be able to learn even more before presenting.

Advice

This was an amazing opportunity, so soak up every second of it. Learn as much as you can from everyone you can because they are so supportive of the intern class.

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IT Security Intern

May 2018 • Hudson, OH

What I liked

What I've really enjoyed about this internship is how collaborative it's been. There's been a total of 25 interns from several different departments, and I've gotten to know them all so well by doing a lot of team-building exercises with them and learning about what they're working on from lunch & learns. The company has set up several fun events for us such as kickball, dodgeball, picnics, and more. I've felt really comfortable where I work due to getting along with my coworkers and feel that it's improved my work ethic and motivation.

What I wish was different

One thing that I wish was different was the commute - it is a 50 minute drive there. I wish it was closer so I could spend less time driving in the day, and more time working or doing other productive things.

Advice

While working as an intern, never be afraid to ask questions. People at the company hired you for a reason, they see potential in you and want to see you learn and grow. If you don't know something, ask! If they are good workers, they would be happy to help.

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Sales Associate

October 2018 • Medina, OH

What I liked

The working environment was really relaxing and fun. It is a really great job to have alongside being in school.

What I wish was different

I think that the scheduling output could have been more consistent.

Advice

It’ll be a lot to learn at first but once you get the hang of it, you’ll feel like a rockstar.

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Retail Salesperson

May 2019 • Florence, KY

What I liked

The environment overall, customers are most of the time very friendly and everyone I worked with was extremely helpful and nice.

What I wish was different

Nothing in particular that I can think of

Advice

Be willing to advance your knowledge on your own and every day from your coworkers and the customers

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Store Stocker

July - August 2019 • Dublin, OH

What I liked

Early hours to still have the rest of your day

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

Positive attitudes get you through the day!

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Team member

June - August 2018 • Downingtown, PA

What I liked

The people I worked with were wonderful and I enjoyed the store itself.

What I wish was different

I wish I had worked there longer!

Advice

Don’t be afraid of customer service jobs!

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Cashier

May 2016 • Lancaster, OH

What I liked

The people I work with

What I wish was different

More hours

Advice

Training might be hard, but it's rewarding after

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Team Member

May 2018 • Comstock Park, MI

What I liked

What I wish was different

My coworkers are very understanding and they’re always willing to help with almost anything going on whether it’s at work or in your personal life.

Advice

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Team Member

June - August 2018 • Canton, MI

What I liked

Seeing what all the customers purchased.

What I wish was different

A better coupon system.

Advice

Job schedules are generally inflexible.

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Part Time Team Member

July - September 2018 • Tigard, OR

What I liked

Everything. The environment was lovely, the job was simple yet engaging and satisfying, the coworkers were great, the management was great.

What I wish was different

Occasionally there mean customers of a certain age, but that's not a big deal. It's to be expected working retail.

Advice

It doesn't matter what kind of day you are having, if you have a job, you have to do that job well.

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Team Member

May - August 2019 • Elizabethtown, KY

What I liked

My coworkers and the customers

What I wish was different

I wish coupons and discounts were easier to handle.

Advice

Learn more about fabrics!

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Cashier/Cut Counter

May 2018 • Grandville, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed learning about customers projects and stocking inventory!

What I wish was different

I wish I could have worked more hours.

Advice

Don't be afraid to take risks!

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Customer Service Associate

July - September 2018 • Faribault, MN

What I liked

Hearing about different crafts customers were doing.

What I wish was different

The hours I worked. I was typically closing and that got very old after a while.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to say hi to customers.

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Team Member

January - August 2018 • Logan, UT

What I liked

I loved the people I worked with, they were so nice and I had a great time working there!

What I wish was different

It was just hard to schedule time off, I just wish there were more people who worked there so it could have been possible to get time off when it was needed.

Advice

Just like any other job, always be on time!

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Manager

June 2018 - August 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

It's a great atmosphere to work and the workers are always happy. The customers are pretty friendly as well!

What I wish was different

The company gave us more ehours and payroll.

Advice

Try to be positve and be a hard worker.

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Cashier

June - August 2018 • Columbus, OH

What I liked

Nice flexible schedule. Good management that was helpful and wanted to make sure everybody is happy. Gaint the ability to learn new tools create art and get a feel of design. Ability to requested time off. Empolyeeds Gain knowledge of fabrics.

What I wish was different

Standing for hours at a time. The coupon system confuses customers, which falls on the employee's to deal with. Along with too much fluctuation in hours so if you're looking for steady reliable income, it's not very helpful .

Advice

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Store Planning Intern

May - August 2019 • Hudson, OH

What I liked

I got to work on tangible items and create a brand new fixture for the stores. I wasn't doing busy work, I felt like it was a real job.

What I wish was different

The hardest part was honestly the location. It was very far from home and I missed my family and other loved ones. The job was in Ohio, and I live in Virginia. But it was only for the summer, so if you're looking for adventure, it's perfect.

Advice

Bring a notebook, and write down everything you can. Not just for learning things, but it makes it easier to keep up when things get hectic.

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Team member

June 2018 • El Cerrito, CA

What I liked

I liked being able to work in an environment that was filled with fun crafts, activities, and home decor.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been treated differently; most head managers forgot that we were all struggling together to make sure everyone was happy.

Advice

Always be patient with yourself and others. Working retail jobs are hard because you’re on your feet the entire time, but the experience in customer service is a big talent you can bring with you into so many other jobs in the future.

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