Murray State University

Student worker

August 2018 • Murray, KY

What I liked

Flexibility for students eligible for Federal work study or not.

What I wish was different

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Package Handler

May 2019 • Murray, KY

What I liked

The people who work here

What I wish was different

Absolutely nothing I love this job

Advice

Be prepared to lift heavy objects

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Student Worker

May 2019 • Murray, KY

What I liked

Everyone is very nice and works with you to help get the job done.

What I wish was different

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions.

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Student Worker

May 2019 • Murray, KY

What I liked

Easy work and good working conditions

What I wish was different

Clearer expectations for job activities

Advice

The work is simple and mundane. It's a good job to have while taking classes because you will often have time to study during work.

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Studio Archvist

May - August 2019 • Murray, KY

What I liked

The hours were great and flexible

What I wish was different

Nothing tbh.

Advice

Justin is one the greatest supervisors.

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Resident Advisor

May - July 2019 • Murray, KY

What I liked

I loved the closeness of the faculty. It was supposed to be a summer job but it felt like more of like a family vacation. I appreciated the efforts and dedication of others which made me want to work harder. The TRIO program was amazing and I loved working with the kids.

What I wish was different

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student worker

May 2019 • Murray, KY

What I liked

The people

What I wish was different

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions

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Postal Service Mail Carrier

May 2019 • Murray, KY

What I liked

Casual work environment and active workdays

What I wish was different

Pay

Advice

Summer is a great time to try new jobs

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Sculpture TA

May 2019 • Murray, KY

What I liked

I loved the hands on and more in depth experience I got from working in the labs. This is an experience not many other students get to have.

What I wish was different

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Research Assistant

January - May 2023 • Murray, KY

What I liked

I like working in real world applications for geospatial sciences

What I wish was different

More structure

Advice

Time management is key

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Student worker

May 2018 • Murray, KY

What I liked

I loved planting things and being able to learn about Horticulture in general.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had more learning opportunities.

Advice

With any experience, I would say to just put in all of your effort because you never know what will happen in the end!

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Resident Advisor

January 2017 • Murray, KY

What I liked

I’ve made so many friends and on campus connections through this job.

What I wish was different

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Service Desk Student Technician

May 2018 • Murray, KY

What I liked

Working longer days during the summer really gave me perspective on what I did and did not want to do for my career. It also helped me build a stronger relationship with the people that I work here with.

What I wish was different

I hate to say it, but I wish that we had more to do during the summer. I was expecting big projects and different activities, but it was generally the same as during the school year and relatively boring, as most of my time was spent answering calls or watching Netflix.

Advice

Summer jobs are a great way to build your resume and gain experience in the field you are in. As an added bonus, you really get to discover what EXACTLY you want to do in your job field.

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Winslow dining hall

February - September 2018 • Murray, KY

What I liked

My friendly coworkers.

What I wish was different

More pay.

Advice

Hard to pay for rent and daily life off of this one job. If the pay had been more it would’ve made it better.

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Summer Orientation Counselor

October 2017 • Murray, KY

What I liked

The organization of the training and the program was very nice. I met a lot of people and felt like I made a big difference.

What I wish was different

While I really liked the experience, I think that the organization of the program could have been a little more planned. The program is one that is always changing, so that is to be expected.

Advice

Everything starts with the interview, so make sure you make it a good one.

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Student Hiring Representative

June - October 2018 • Murray, KY

What I liked

I liked that I was able to gain experience in a unique career type and make connections with other students on campus.

What I wish was different

I wish that the work load was more organized and that there was more room for upward mobility in my position.

Advice

I would recommend that the next person to take a job similar to mine would organize themselves when their boss or higher-up would not.

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Cleaner

June - August 2019 • Murray, KY

What I liked

I met new people on the job and earned money over the summer.

What I wish was different

The cleaning team was not always very organized so things got confusing at times. The main issue was just that it was always so hot inside and outside the building a lot of the time.

Advice

Overall it was a good experience to have and an easy way to earn money over the summer.

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Assistant Ticket Office Manager

July 2018 • Murray, KY

What I liked

I love my job! The community, the team... it’s all part of what I love about MSU!

What I wish was different

I miss the graphic design aspect of my job.

Advice

Get your degree. Get it under your belt. I wish I would have done this MUCH sooner!

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Mechanics Handyman

May - August 2019 • Murray, KY

What I liked

It was fun

What I wish was different

More money

Advice

Enjoy the job

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Summer Orientation Counselor

April 2019 • Murray, KY

What I liked

I loved being able to learn more about Murray State University, build relationships with staff, and welcome new students to campus.

What I wish was different

Training for the position begins in January. The position is a big time commitment prior to even beginning to log hours. This position only took place six days out of the summer so wasn't a very good "summer job" in terms of making money.

Advice

Find Opportunities. Summer jobs can be more than waitressing and working a cash register. Rather, a summer job can be great experience, resume builders, and overall fun.

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