Menards (11390)

Sales

January 2017 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

The scheduling is so easy and part time friendly. Plus I love working on projects with guests!

What I wish was different

The number of people who dont speak english...

Advice

Dont forget your pen.

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Sales

September 2014 • Lincoln, NE

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Before you get a summer job, or any part time job during school, try your best to make it something that will be applicable to what you want to do in the future. Even if it’s just answering phones or running errands at a company your interested in. I would only recommend this job to people who are interested in management after college.

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Cashier

June - August 2018 • Hutchinson, MN

What I liked

Interacting with customers.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Outside Yard Lumber

May - August 2018 • Battle Creek, MI

What I liked

It was outside. I got to move around. I was able to drive a forklift all day

What I wish was different

They had a hard time hiring people and the right people, so I was expected much more then I should've been.

Advice

Hyrdrate. Also, keep yourself busy and you should be fine.

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Management Intern

June - August 2018 • Eau Claire, WI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Try to be open minded, and learn as much as you can.

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Management intern

February 2019 • Winona, MN

What I liked

Learning the sales process

What I wish was different

I wish I went more in depth into the management process

Advice

You only learn as much as you are willing to. Put yourself into situations where you will grow as a person.

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Forklift Operator

November 2012 - August 2018 • Fort Wayne, IN

What I liked

I enjoyed having a variety of objectives to stay busy

What I wish was different

Having more personal and hands on training for position experience.

Advice

Be open for an ever changing enviroment, be it the job of the day, customers, or coworkers.

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Sales team

March 2015 • Ionia, MI

What I liked

I have worked there a very long time And love all the people I work with

What I wish was different

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Cabinet and Appliance Salesman

June 2019 • Warsaw, IN

What I liked

Working with guests to design dream kitchens and helping them make those dreams become realities.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have had a job in the field of study that I am in. Working for a big company like menards has been a good experience but not something I want to stick to for a long time.

Advice

Just work your hardest whatever the job, even if you dont like it or its not what you want to be doing. People notice and it's a great way to speak into the lives of those around you.

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Team member

May - August 2019 • Rochester, MN

What I liked

It was great! the workers were all really nice and made it a great place to work. My supervisors were really knowledgable and were very helpful when I didn't know how to do anything. the work wasn't terrible and i looked forward to going back everyday to work more.

What I wish was different

Nothing really, the pay was good, co-workers were great, job was quite simplistic. Maybe allowing me to stay employed while i was at school but you can only wish for so much.

Advice

Really allowed me to learn more about how grocery stores run as well as how to paint buildings, rooms, houses, objects and how to do certain jobs now.

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Sales Team Member

January 2017 - August 2018 • Chillicothe, OH

What I liked

Fair pay, good work environment, good co-workers.

What I wish was different

The store I worked at was often understaffed in my department.

Advice

Educate yourself about the products and their locations. This will make the job much easier and more enjoyable.

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Management Intern

June - September 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

I liked that the internship was designed in the way that - if you do well, you would receive the opportunity to hold a position within the company, even if not for the one you were working. For example, I was a management intern, but they considered hiring me for a purchasing role at their main office.

What I wish was different

I wish it would've been shorter. The internship was 16-weeks long. Usually, they are about 12-weeks. Also, I wish it paid more.

Advice

Do not pursue this internship unless you are passionate about retail. It is a demanding industry if you have no experience and the internship is designed in a way to prepare you specifically for a role at Menards or in retail management.

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Cashier

March 2013 • Chesterfield, MI

What I liked

They are understanding when it comes to schoolwork

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

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Outside Yard TM

May 2018 - August 2019 • Homer Glen, IL

What I liked

Being outside and working with the other employees.

What I wish was different

My manager.

Advice

Definitely a good starting job, the customer service experience is really helpful and I would urge everyone to have at least one customer service/retail job during college. Even if it for just a short time.

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Sales Associate

May 2017 - July 2019 • Stillwater, MN

What I liked

Flexible hours, good management, good pay.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to get a pay raise at some point.

Advice

Working sales in a field you're involved in is a good insight into how the people you will be designing products for think.

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Forklift Driver

March 2016 • Wyoming, MI

What I liked

I like being outdoors and hard work.

What I wish was different

I wish we had more people staffed in my department.

Advice

Menards works around college and lets me pick up hours anytime. It is a good job to help get through college.

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Part Time Sales and stocking

April 2018 • Moorhead, MN

What I liked

Making new relationships and working with people that might not have the necessary product knowledge of which product to use.

What I wish was different

That I had more hours during the week.

Advice

There are a lot of rude people in the world when working in retail.

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Management intern

May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Coworkers, management, working with customers, learning new skills

What I wish was different

I wish I could have worked longer and been able to start a permanent position right after, but because of school I have to wait.

Advice

It’s really important to stay sharp and focus on goals you want to achieve within the workplace. Once you notice your goals it’s easier to chase them. Always work hard.

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Team member

June 2018 • West Bend, WI

What I liked

Easy job, higher weekend pay

What I wish was different

Better management and more organization

Advice

Always ask questions when you don’t know something

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Team Member

June - August 2020 • La Crosse, WI

What I liked

The amount of training was perfect. The managers were very friendly and handled the coronavirus situation well. I liked how Menards used proper safety procedures and made sure customers and employees feel safe throughout the pandemic. Overall, I really enjoyed my job and the experience I was able to gain over the summer.

What I wish was different

Due to the coronavirus, the work environment and new guidelines was pretty difficult to get used to at first. The only thing I wish were different were the circumstances involving COVID-19. Despite the initial challenges, working at Menards was ultimately very rewarding and it is one summer that I will never forget.

Advice

During my employment, I found it very helpful to ask questions during my training and essential to ask trainers and/or managers for help getting familiar to the job. In addition, asking questions about topics I was unfamiliar with or concerns I had during a shift really helped me to better assist guests that come into the store. Being able to ask for help was something that really helped me adapt in my position as a Team Member. In this way, I was more knowledgeable and prepared to assist guests with their experience in the store as well as better represent Menards as an employee.

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