Lots of hands-on experience with instrumentation and biological/chemical processes.
What I wish was different
I do not have anything that I think should change.
Advice
I think it is a great experience to be involved in research to have a good understanding of how a laboratory operates.
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fisheries technician
May - August 2021 • Cordova, IL
What I liked
I gained a lot of experience dealing with fish and learning how to care for them.
What I wish was different
Advice
This is a great job to gain lots of experience to put on your resume if you want a fisheries job.
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Laboratory Assistant
July 2019 • Carbondale, IL
What I liked
I gained a lot of good experience in my field
What I wish was different
Advice
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Application Developer
July 2017 • Carbondale, IL
What I liked
The atmosphere and the team that I work with are great. There is a lot of work to get done but it is never feels crazy overwhelming.
What I wish was different
There really isn't anything that I can think of that I would change. Possibly more money but the benefits and the atmosphere are good enough to offset the salary.
Advice
Learn as much as you can in SQL. Knowing how to write queries and interact with data in a relational database is huge for any enterprise level application development position.
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Undergraduate Researcher
May - August 2019 • Carbondale, IL
What I liked
I received training from my professor on plant identification and surveying techniques. I was challenged in my ability to identify plants as well as critical thinking skills to help design a project that could expand for several years in the future. I was given all the resources to succeed and that helped me to become more invested I. Research and the pursuit of becoming a scientist!
What I wish was different
I wish I could have spent more time learning about the many effects that ecology has in agriculture. It is a very large topic and takes many people years to truly understand, so I know it will take a bit of time for me to begin to develop that knowledge.
Advice
I never knew that I could be a part of designing a scientific experiment that could has significance in the world of science. It is a challenge developing these skills but totally worth every night spent studying and every early morning. If you have the vaguest interest in plants, consider a career in agriculture!
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Fish Hatchery Manager
June 2017 - August 2018 • Cordova, IL
What I liked
Outside all day- labor intensive work
What I wish was different
I wish I could work full time for them
Advice
Don't be afraid to get dirty
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Web Designer Intern
June - July 2018 • Carbondale, IL
What I liked
Flexibility and experience
What I wish was different
I wish I could have had more opportunities to work on the website
