Meijer

IT Intern

May 2022 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I loved the work culture that Meijer has fostered on their campus. It was very welcoming and everyone was friendly. The project I was given was challenging and required me to learn new technologies and ask a lot of questions. I value this greatly as it helped improve my skills all across the board!

What I wish was different

Nothing. It was an excellent experience.

Advice

It's ok if you don't feel confident in your skills or get imposter syndrome. No one wants you to fail, just keep your head up, ask lots of questions, and be willing to learn!

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Cashier

July 2021 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Expressing hospitality, using math skills, and conversing/getting to know people

What I wish was different

that I would've started earlier in the summer...maybe june

Advice

there's always something new to learn and take away from every job experience...that will and can contribute to your future (and maybe final) vocation or career

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Pharmacy tech

June - July 2021 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

I liked the atmosphere of helping people with their medical prescriptions. I also enjoyed the learning experience for a future career option.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have continued onto receive my certification.

Advice

Once you start, even if you have no interest in a career in pharmacy, aim to earn your certification. It will look better on an application. I wish I would have.

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GM team member

November 2019 • Sussex, WI

What I liked

The flexibility of the work and schedule.

What I wish was different

Better training and leadership

Advice

Opens your door to the retail world.

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Cashier

June 2019 • Pewaukee, WI

What I liked

I loved how easy the job was and also loved interacting with diffrent people each day.

What I wish was different

I wish we had more staff.

Advice

Don't take rude customers to heart.

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service coordinator

August 2017 • Lenox, MI

What I liked

I like that I am able to be in a leadership role at such a young age.

What I wish was different

I wish the pandemic never happened because it made my job so much harder.

Advice

Do not let customers walk all over you. Be respectful but also stand up for yourself.

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Meat stocker

October 2018 • Bowling Green, OH

What I liked

The flexibility to work with school schedule

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Have fun at what you doing in life. Never give up just keep pushing no matter how hard it gets.

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Cashier

June - August 2020 • Rockford, MI

What I liked

It was easy to learn how to do the job

What I wish was different

I wish there was more of an emphasis on us being a team

Advice

Talking to customers is the best part of the job! Be friendly and they will likely reciprocate

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Grocery Stocker

May - July 2020 • Grove City, OH

What I liked

Gave me something to do during the pandemic lockdown, work at my own pace

What I wish was different

Working third shift was hard.

Advice

Stretch before your first couple shifts and bring headphones!

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Deli Clerk

June 2020 • Kent, OH

What I liked

They pay really well, and are flexible with my school hours, they also provide bonuses during holiday season to help make ends meet

What I wish was different

the shifts can be a little long but it's like a regular work day and they offer so many benefits its worth it

Advice

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

March 2020 • Lorain, OH

What I liked

Amazing team, lots of flexibility, and good pay.

What I wish was different

I wish I had started sooner

Advice

Always put yourself out there. Even if you don’t feel like you’re 100% qualified for the position, apply ready and willing to learn and you will be successful.

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Cashier

June - August 2020 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I liked communicating with customers and building relationships with regular shoppers. I also liked the fast-paced nature of the job and working as a team member. Lastly, because of COVID, Meijer had many worker appreciation gifts that were thoughtful.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier

June - August 2020 • Defiance, OH

What I liked

Friendly co-workers and customers.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Courtesy Clerk

March 2020 • Kent, OH

What I liked

I liked all the opportunities that I had working here, I have already moved up in the company and I have only been there 7 months. They offer a lot of benefits to support your family and the people there actually care about you.

What I wish was different

I wish the turnover rate was not as big for courtesy clerks. It was hard keeping people out there.

Advice

They notice when you work hard and actually do your job. You get recognized for it.

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Merchandising Intern

May - August 2020 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

The company was very open, meaning interns could talk to whoever in the company they wanted to reach out to. I worked with two Buyers as my mentors, but was able to talk to everyone from health and beauty, product development, home, pets, you name it. The GVP's and even the CEO talked with us.

What I wish was different

I wish we had been in person, though understand that with the pandemic this was not possible. It was harder to currate relationships over zoom. In addition, the overall intern project needed to be a bit more detailed, but the lack of detail gave us creative freedom, and it turned out well.

Advice

Talk with everyone you can during an internship. Even if your role may not be exactly where you see yourself, talk to others and learn about all of the positions you can.

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Courtesy Crew

July - August 2020 • Marion, IN

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

This is all about your physical body and what you can do. Especially in the summer heat. Know your limitations.

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Merchandising Intern

June - August 2020 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Great co-workers, great atmosphere, loved the work I got to do!

What I wish was different

The whole thing was virtual, out of their control but it would've been nice to see the office in person.

Advice

Connect with everyone! Even if you don't need them for your project/work, it's cool to hear about what people do in the company and be able to rely on them for help after the internship.

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Cashier

June 2018 • Machesney Park, IL

What I liked

I helped in front end service cashier's customers and also greeting at the front doors. I know help run the grocery pick up for meijer. I like being able to connect with customers and help them.

What I wish was different

The pandemic of course that put a damper on everyone's mood.

Advice

When a job gets tough you just have to push through it. You're not always going to have a good shift or experience a decent customer. Just power through it.

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