Be ready to set schedules ahead of time and have good communication with workers that can potentially cover your shift
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Barista
March - September 2019 • Edmond, OK
What I liked
Connecting with customers.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Shift
September 2014 • Bel Air, MD
What I liked
Customer interactions
What I wish was different
Management
Advice
Prep yourself.
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Barista
August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
The fast paced environment and ability to create and be hands-on.
What I wish was different
Location.
Advice
Don’t give up. It gets easier. At first, memorizing everything is daunting, but soon it’ll become second nature and muscle memory.
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Barista
May 2019 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Follow through with a job application so they can see you really want the job and you are invested
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Barista
May 2017 • Glastonbury, CT
What I liked
I enjoyed building a bond with my coworkers and working together in a team.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been paid more per hour.
Advice
There are always going to be people trying to ruin your day. Don’t let them.
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Barista
June 2019 • Peru, IL
What I liked
The benefits and my coworkers
What I wish was different
Having a more flexible schedule
Advice
It’s a really great job and you can learn a lot about people. Make the best out of it, at the end of the day, it’s customer service, but it can be rewarding.
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Barista
May 2019 • Commerce Township, MI
What I liked
The job itself. From making coffee, to customer interaction.
What I wish was different
My coworkers were lazy.
Advice
Work is work. Not the time to sit around on your phone
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Barista
January 2018 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
I like the hours and the independence.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more positive attitudes.
Advice
Got for it!
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Barista
October 2018 • West Lafayette, IN
What I liked
I love connecting with customers and being able to have a good time with my coworkers.
What I wish was different
Sometimes we were understaffed and it makes it a rough day.
Advice
It is a great job and I recommend it to people who like a fun, fast-paced environment.
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Starbucks
January 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
It’s a very easy going Job, you get to learn about coffee, make coffee, and meet new people. I go to ASU through Starbucks and it can be a really rewarding job.
What I wish was different
I was pregnant the entire summer and the company made me work 40 hours a week which was really tiring so I wish they had better work conditions for pregnant people.
Advice
I’m currently still working there and I encourage anyone who wants to have their school payed for and to be dealt free to apply to Starbucks and go to school through them.
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Barista
February 2019 • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
What I liked
I love how friendly and welcoming the company culture is. My team members are great and very supportive.
What I wish was different
Nothing at all.
Advice
If you have a chance, work for this company. They are great to their employees.
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Barista
October 2016 - August 2019 • Colma, CA
What I liked
flexibility, hours, coworkers, income
What I wish was different
management, hours
Advice
hustle and keep working for your own money. no one isnt gonna do it for you
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Barista
June 2018 • Glen Cove, NY
What I liked
Fast paced environment, and deeper understanding of consumer behavior
What I wish was different
Not much
Advice
Not for those who can't handle pressure
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Assistant Store Manager
February 2019 • Mansfield, OH
What I liked
I enjoyed meeting new people and overcoming unique challenges.
What I wish was different
I would want to be closer to home, and I want to see the training be closer to real life experience.
Advice
Have an open mind and a growth mindset. Make sure to crest personal time and space for your mental health.
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Starbucks Barista
August - September 2019 • Mission Viejo, CA
What I liked
I loved having a fast-paced environment. I also loved getting to know returning costumers and being able to talk to different people every day.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more one on one training involved. I was sometimes thrown into the deep end of the pool on learning different drinks, which was extremely difficult during peak hours.
Advice
Advice I would give someone is to always put a smile on your face. Even when the day seems long and hard and smile feels instantly better and lifts the spirits around you. When you lift others around you, you are lifted in return.
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Barista
May 2019 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
This job has taught me a lot about multitasking and helped me improve my interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Restaurant Shift Leader
September 2017 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
Flexibility
What I wish was different
Advice
How to market a service job in your resume
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Barista
April 2018 • Aiea, HI
What I liked
I loved working in a fast-paced environment. Starbucks treats it's partners very well and has their personal growth as a priority. I gained much needed experience with this job.
