I definitely could have been utilized way better. I didn’t do much.
Advice
Be prepared to do nothing for a while.
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Inventory Control Clerk
May 2019 • Joppa, MD
What I liked
My work schedule.
What I wish was different
Hourly Wage Amount
Advice
Not for everyone
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Crew Member
May - August 2019 • Troy, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed the environment and how things were ran. Everything went smoothly and they were very good with scheduling and listening to your availability.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be aware of the people that you help or come in your line. I met a lot of people that can help me in the near future and one lady who was able to help me find scholarships.
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Cashier
June - August 2019 • Brownsville, TX
What I liked
The experience was good, but I didn’t have the best of times there.
What I wish was different
I wish people explained and trained me a bit better.
Advice
Ask a lot of questions and make sure you do research about the place you want to work.
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Fulfillment
May - August 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
I liked the actual job because I'd always wondered how shipping worked and got to be a part of a team that did that.
What I wish was different
I wish it hadn't been such an isolated job, most of the time I had to work alone and I work better in teams.
Advice
Take this job as a learning experience for future jobs. Sometimes its not the best job, but it definitely prepares you for a future situation.
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Relay and Sales Support
September 2017 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
I was given a flexible schedule designed to work with taking classes.
What I wish was different
I wish management was more organized.
Advice
Make your schedule clear and concise ahead of time. Also, be patient both with management and with customers.
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Bloomingdales
April - August 2019 • White Plains, NY
What I liked
I liked my position. (Fulfillment Associate)
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
It can get pretty hectic, but in a good way. Wear comfortable shoes.
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Cosmetics Flex Sales Associate
May 2019 • Vancouver, WA
What I liked
How compassionate the managers are about personal lives outside of work (school, etc.)
What I wish was different
Advice
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Digital Merchandising Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Welcoming team, intern events/team project
What I wish was different
I wish I had more projects to work on in the office.
Advice
Definitely attend the spotlight series and reach out to different departments to learn more about them.
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Sales Associate
April - October 2019 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I liked the quarterly salary increase.
What I wish was different
The overall environment and scheduling.
Advice
Retail is a time consuming field and you have to be a people person, otherwise you'll be miserable.
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Merchanding Buying Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I really loved my time at Macy's, everyone was so inviting and kind. The culture and environment really made it a fun place to work.
What I wish was different
Even though it was great experience overall, I wish we would've had a crash course about the terms and industry acronyms that are used on the daily basis.
Advice
If I had to give one piece of advice, I would say to make sure you take advantage of the networking opportunities that not only Macy's, but the city has to offer! Explore, have fun, and don't forget to stay safe.
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Capital Tracking Intern
June - August 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish that the work I had been doing was different. It took until about half way through the semester to get work.
Advice
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Women's Shoes Expeditor
June - August 2018 • Hialeah, FL
What I liked
I liked working with store associates and other shoe expeditors to reach the store's' goals.
What I wish was different
I was the only one in charge of changing sale signs, and prices throughout the floor, and it would have been helpful to collaborate with someone who could help.
Advice
I think that everyone who has a free summer should have a job, no matter in what field. Apart from the extra income, it teaches life skills and how to work with others.
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Cashier
May - August 2019 • Toledo, OH
What I liked
Managers were very friendly and helpful.
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
If Retail is something you enjoy, completely go for it. But if not, do something that is more up your alley
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Receiving
October 2018 • Burbank, CA
What I liked
Very flexible schedule, with a very nice team to work and a good employee discount
What I wish was different
I wish they would have given me more hours to work.
Advice
It’s all about having a great customer service to the clients and just have working there.
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Apparel Salesperson
July 2010 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
Meeting people.
What I wish was different
Pay, no training, negative employees, high emphasis on KPIs I didn't have control over as a salesperson.
Advice
Live a life in such a way you don't have to work retail over a long amount of time.
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Cosmetics Sales Associate
May - August 2019 • Louisville, KY
What I liked
Helping People, Talking about Cosmetics.
What I wish was different
Pay wage
Advice
Always learn what your customer wants- everyone has a different style or thing they enjoy that could be very different to yours and you need to be able to mold yourself to that.
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Sales associate
June 2017 • Dublin, OH
What I liked
I enjoyed the independence and individual choice making allowed to associates
What I wish was different
I whish that training would have been a little more extensive to include things like special sales.
Advice
Previous retail experience may be good because it is a lot to handle in the beginning due to their large amount of merchandise.
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Sales Associate
May 2019 • St. Cloud, MN
What I liked
The coworkers and how our bosses brought cake for everybody's birthday
What I wish was different
I wished I would have worked more hours.
Advice
Make friends with your coworkers
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Store Management Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Management experience
Helping others
Coaching colleagues
Learning the business aspect
What I wish was different
Working a retail schedule as opposed to corporate hours
Lots of late nights weekends and holidays
Advice
It’s a great experience if you want to do store management after college or even move into their corporate office.
