I like that Menards was flexible with college students and would recommend this job for college students.
What I wish was different
One thing that I wish had been different is sometimes I wish there was more work to do just for the fact that I would get up at 4:30am and sometimes there wouldn't be much stocking to do.
Advice
Your mind is a muscle you have to work it out by pushing yourself to get up early and get to work.
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Team member
May - August 2021 • Montpelier, OH
What I liked
I loved the team I worked with. They gave you a lot of independence, but came to help when necessary. The job was physically and mentally demanding. As challenging as it was, the supervisors and managers gave positive feedback often. Their attitudes were uplifting and motivational.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more employees because occasionally supervisors and managers were not available to help with the workload.
Advice
Some days were much more challenging than others. The work was mentally challenging because of the demand for efficiency and safety. It was easy to become frustrated , but I just reminded myself to slow down and do the best work I could accomplish.
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IS intern
June - August 2020 • Eau Claire, WI
What I liked
I enjoy getting the experience of what it’s like to actually work with real life code applications.
What I wish was different
Wish I could’ve interacted more with my coworkers, but Covid restricted that.
Advice
My advice is to find and take anything related to your major, but also to not sell yourself short. There’s always an experience waiting to happen; you just have to find it.
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Cashier Supervisor
June 2016 • Lincoln, NE
What I liked
My coworkers have always been fantastic and understanding.
What I wish was different
Some management disagreements between me and some upper-level staff in terms of the job. Also some guests are hard to work with and for to say the least.
Advice
Get to know your coworkers personally. If you hate your job, you might not hate the people you work with. If you hate both, find somewhere else to work. Also, just show up to work.
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Cashier
June 2018 • Mankato, MN
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure to plan ahead, since we need to notify two weeks in advance of any schedule changes, it can lead to some awkward scheduling conflicts, especially with finals if you aren't prepared.
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Store Stocker
October 2017 • Schererville, IN
What I liked
Meeting new people
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
Be sure you are always on time to any job and always work hard.
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Sales Member
June 2019 • Terre Haute, IN
What I liked
Great coworkers
What I wish was different
More pay and hours
Advice
Build good relations with all coworkers
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Chashier
July 2017 • Coon Rapids, MN
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Just keep a good attitude
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Cashier
February 2018 • Muncie, IN
What I liked
Pay pretty well and flexible with changing schedules.
What I wish was different
Manager favoritism and customers that are very cantankerous.
Advice
Don’t let the people get to you and show up every day expecting to have a good day
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Sales Associate
February 2018 - December 2019 • Kenosha, WI
What I liked
Great team members around me
What I wish was different
A more set time of leaving work on closing shifts
Advice
It is important to do your job correctly, and to the best of your abilities so that your team members can do theirs.
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Sales associate
May - August 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
Employees are so informative and want you to succeed. They are quick to teach and give a lot of grace for learning. They understand your needs and wants, and take it into consideration no matter what.
What I wish was different
Everything was great and I enjoyed going into my workplace.
Advice
Be flexible while working, they might ask you to help cover missing spots in other departments or to sweep or do normal housekeeping around the store. Be willing to be helpful!
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Sales Team Member
May 2019 • Waterloo, IA
What I liked
My training was comprehensive and helped me be prepared to succeed in a fully new experience.
What I wish was different
Consistent scheduling, however they were very flexible.
Advice
Ask questions!
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Sales
November 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
The co workers and helping out guests
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
There’s a learning curve but it’s fun and worth it
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Sales Team
March 2018 • Beloit, WI
What I liked
Being able to work closely with contractors on a personal level.
What I wish was different
Better contractors.
Advice
Really fun, great experiences with contractors and common people.
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Sales
January 2017 • Saint Paul, MN
What I liked
They are extremely flexible with part time schedules! So kind!! I have learned many good things from working here that i couldnt have learned at University.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Stocker
June 2019 • Wausau, WI
What I liked
Learning what things are and what they were used for. Meeting new people
What I wish was different
To know someone as I worked
Advice
Everyone is pretty nice and It has a nice starting pay wage
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Sales
May 2018 • Maplewood, MN
What I liked
Friendly Coworkers
What I wish was different
Advice
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Load Builder
May - August 2018 • Pierre, SD
What I liked
The hours that I worked. My coworkers
What I wish was different
Unorganized management
Advice
They are super felxible and it’s a friendly environment to work in.
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Retail Salesperson
December 2017 - October 2018 • Oregon, OH
What I liked
Product in store
friendly team
store environment
What I wish was different
Management
scheduling
Advice
Make sure your place of work will be flexible.
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Team member
May 2016 • Miamisburg, OH
What I liked
More selling skills, and more managing practice.
What I wish was different
More help from HR and GM
Advice
It is a good way to get practice for becoming a manager anywhere in the future.
