I loved getting to apply what I learn in my management classes into the real world. I also really enjoyed interviewing applicants and getting them hired. It felt really nice to walk into the store and seeing people working who I hired myself.
What I wish was different
Advice
The way I received this opportunity was by taking a shot by asking if they were looking for a recruiter. I was just a cashier for Safeway at the time, and they noticed my hard work and were open to let me on their recruiting team. My advice, because of this, would be to take shots when you see them and take risks because you never know where they can take you.
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Checker
June - August 2019 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
Fast-paced work and decent pay.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Safeway Produce Clerk
June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I liked interacting with people and talking about non-work related things, such as talking about life. I was asked a lot about where I attend school and what I'm studying, and it was really cool to see how many people also studied Psychology.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could have worked as a cashier because I enjoy the interactive part of working at a department store the most.
Advice
I would just tell people to remain level-headed and not allow other people's negative comments affect you so much.
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meat clerk
October 2018 - August 2019 • West Linn, OR
What I liked
The people I worked with
What I wish was different
People doing the things that they said they would
Advice
Don't let people at work push you around
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Helper clerk
September 2018 • Tacoma, WA
What I liked
The people there.
What I wish was different
I wish there can be more workers because at times I am asked to do tasks that interrupt my required tasks I’m supposed to do.
Advice
Be flexible because anything can change you need to be able to adapt.
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Cashier
May - August 2019 • Bainbridge Island, WA
What I liked
Knowing most of my customers.
What I wish was different
Management and their organization.
Advice
Find a better job that isn’t unionized
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General Clerk
June 2019 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
Nice work environment and less busy then my previous job at Fry's
What I wish was different
Advice
Be ready for the more "interesting" customers and how to deal with them.
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Front end cashier
December 2014 • Mountlake Terrace, WA
What I liked
Coworkers
What I wish was different
Management, customer base, how you’re treated as an employee, encouragement and support from management, and the overall work environment.
Advice
You can do 1 million things right but once you do one thing wrong that’s what they notice and they punish you.
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Cashier
November 2016 • Eugene, OR
What I liked
I love the customers and my co-workers. They make the job amazing!!!
What I wish was different
I wish that my schedule stays the same every week when it is posted.
Advice
Keep making the most of each and everyday.
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Courtesy Clerk
May - August 2019 • San Marcos, CA
What I liked
I liked working in my hometown where everything was close and accessible to me and the people were familiar.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to promote within the company.
Advice
When you first enter the workforce, don't be picky with what jobs are available to you. There's something to be learned from retail experiences like customer service and problem solving.
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Pharmacy Technician
June 2018 • Thornton, CO
What I liked
Customer interactions and meeting interesting people was really fun. I also got the chance to learn a bunch of the common drugs and what they do.
What I wish was different
Extra person to answer phones or take the cashier window... not enough people working at the same time :/
Advice
Stay on top of things in the morning or evenings will get stressful and hectic.
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Chef
February 2018 • Oregon City, OR
What I liked
Honestly, everything. The company works with your school schedule.
What I wish was different
Not applicable.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to try new things in life!
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Deli Clerk
June - August 2018 • Coos Bay, OR
What I liked
It was very fast pace so you were always busy. There was always something to do.
What I wish was different
I wish the management was a bit better and coworkers were more reliable
Advice
I would advise to know what youre signing up for before you commit
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Check Out Cashier
June - August 2018 • Snohomish, WA
What I liked
I enjoyed getting to experience lots of different types of people, with different stories and personalities.
What I wish was different
The nature of the job meant that, while I was interacting with lots of people all the time, almost none of the interactions felt very meaningful. I sometimes wished I had a less demanding job that allowed me to be more personal.
Advice
Being a cashier is perhaps more glamorous than other jobs connected to grocery stores, but it is still definitely not for the faint of heart.
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Check Out Cashier
June 2019 • Aurora, CO
What I liked
I liked the people there
What I wish was different
I wish I didn't have to stand all day, but I guess that's part of the job.
Advice
Wear comfortable shoes! Your feet will ache otherwise.
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Customer service clerk
June 2018 - September 2019 • Dallas, OR
What I liked
They worked with my school schedule.
What I wish was different
I wish management did as much work as the rest of the employees, instead of getting someone else from another department to do something they could do.
Advice
It's a retail job. Be prepared for customers who blame you for things that are or off your control.
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Courtesy Clerk
September 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
Other employees are great.
What I wish was different
Customers, but that's in all fields.
Advice
Just do your job. If everyone does their jobs its easy.
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Administrative Services Manager
September 2015 • Salem, OR
What I liked
Managerial expertise we
What I wish was different
More reliable scheduling.
Advice
Work with the right team and it makes it easier.
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Barista
May - July 2020 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
Easy summer job
What I wish was different
Not much, I liked how it was
Advice
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retail clerk
August - September 2020 • Surprise, AZ
What I liked
the hours, my manager, flexibility
What I wish was different
breaks; coverage needed to have a break if working alone
