I learned to keep up with a fast pace environment and it’s something that I can take into my teaching career in the future.
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Associate Trainer
July 2017 • Palm Desert, CA
What I liked
I like that I receive quarterly raises based upon my performance reviews.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Cashier
September 2017 • Toms River, NJ
What I liked
working with others and interacting with customers
What I wish was different
management
Advice
it is a good job if you like a fast paced environment
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Delivery Driver
June 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
There are really good tips, and it's fun because I love driving.
What I wish was different
I wish the hours were better and the pay was more reasonable. Extremely high employee turnover for drivers, too.
Advice
Be ready for constant switches between very fast-paced work and having nothing to do between deliveries. I'd still say it's worth the tips.
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Delivery Driver
July - September 2019 • Kansas City, MO
What I liked
I enjoyed the diverse tasks that I got to do at work each day. It never got boring because it was always changing.
What I wish was different
I wish that the company had at least one more delivery driver. It was not sustainable or productive for me to be the only delivery driver during the rush hours.
Advice
I believe that everyone should work in fast food or retail at least once, because the customer service experience is one of a kind. It also helps you resonate with the people working these jobs that you see in daily life.
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Cashier
August 2017 • Roseville, MN
What I liked
I love the people there, we all get to know each other really well and most of the time everyone works really well together as a team
What I wish was different
I wish that they weren't so low staffed because that puts a lot of pressure on the employees who are there
Advice
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Cashier
June 2018 • Florissant, MO
What I liked
I loved getting experience with customer service.
What I wish was different
I wish the management was more organized, but it wasn’t difficult to find the information I needed.
Advice
Always be open to criticism, it will help improve your skills.
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Line Cook
May 2019 • Duluth, GA
What I liked
Coworkers. working environment, company values
What I wish was different
Nothing, great experience! Going back to work on breaks!
Advice
Apply early to secure a job
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Associate
August 2017 - September 2019 • Rochester Hills, MI
What I liked
I made some good friends while I was at Panera. I learned a lot about life in general and did some good work.
What I wish was different
I don't think there was much I could have done differently.
Advice
Put your faith in God and He'll pull you through.
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Line Cook
July 2016 • Glenmont, NY
What I liked
Flexible hours, good pay, and they understood when I had to take time off for college.
What I wish was different
The head manager was a grouchy, old man who very few people (customers, co-workers, and even other managers) enjoyed working and interacting with.
Advice
If you do your job and work hard it will be an enjoyable work experience.
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Cashier
September 2019 • Escondido, CA
What I liked
I really the environment here everyone one is very friendly and are willing to help you and give you advise.
What I wish was different
I would definitely tell them I could not be opener. Being a student and having to work at 5 a.m is very tiring i would have loved to work round my school schedule and work in the evenings.
Advice
over all put yourself out there. Don't be afraid to find a job just because you are a full time student. If that doesn't work for you try finding work on school campus or get involved with clubs.
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Manager
January 2017 • Stow, OH
What I liked
I loved being a leader.
What I wish was different
I wish my pay would increase.
Advice
Always go into a job knowing exactly what you want. If they can not offer that go somewhere else.
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Cashier/Barista
April 2019 • Farmington, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed the experience of talking to customers and the fast pace environment. Being a shy individual, the position helped me become more confident interacting with people.
What I wish was different
The pay is hourly and adjusted because the customers are allowed to tip. The tips are spilt between all the employees so they don’t add much to the pay.
Advice
This is a good starting job if you are a high school or college student and want spending money.
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Associate
May - August 2019 • St. Charles, IL
What I liked
Ability to Create Schedule
Co-Workers/Managers
Pay
Ease of work
What I wish was different
Organization of Company
Versatility
Advice
Be prepared to work long hours and be prepared to deal with nasty customers
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Cashier
February 2017 • Killeen, TX
What I liked
The work is easy and it is very flexible with my schedule.
What I wish was different
If there was more teamwork. More pay and vacation time.
Advice
It's a good job if you are busy with your studies.
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Food Service
April 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked the people I worked with and the experience it gave me.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked more hours.
Advice
I would tell other people to try new things and be open to new experiences.
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shift manager
November 2018 • Fairlawn, OH
What I liked
Hours
What I wish was different
more time for friends
Advice
Take time for yourself
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Customer Service Associate
May 2018 • Mount Laurel Township, NJ
What I liked
I enjoyed the team that I was working with.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could have had more say in my experience. The management at Panera was very nonresponsive to team complaints.
Advice
To make the best of every work opportunity you are given.
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Cashier
October 2018 • Boise, ID
What I liked
I love the fast paced work environment.
What I wish was different
It's really hard to cross train. It's on the employee to try to make it happen. They have to see you performing the job most times before they will actually allow you to start the training process so you can be certified in the new section. Becoming a trainer didn't give me a wage increase or any other real benefit.
Advice
Be vocal about what you want. The managers in my cafe are really nice, but tend to be forgetful on things they've told me I'm going to be doing (like cross-training) or that I'm due for a break. Keep telong them so they can stay on track and get you to what you need to happen.
