Global Responsibility team members, chance to take project your own way
What I wish was different
I wish the entire internship was in Seattle rather than working mostly remotely
Advice
Always show up early and prepared.
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Web Engineering Intern
May - August 2017 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I loved the people I met.
What I wish was different
I wasn't a fan of the location. Seattle isn't my ideal place to live.
Advice
Go for it! Don't be intimidated by competitive internships!
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Barista
September 2016 - May 2017 • Stony Brook, NY
What I liked
I liked having great co workers that were very support And friendly within the work environment. It made making drinks an doing tasks a lot more enjoyable.
What I wish was different
I wish we had more people within the staff which would also make shifts a bit smoother.
Advice
It helps to jump in with a will to learn and also be patient.
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Starbucks Barista
July 2017 • Woodbury, MN
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Be open to constructive criticism and put the guest first.
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Shift Supervisor
April 2014 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
I like utilizing the many years of experience I have to lead a team each shift to deliver an experience that aligns with Starbucks’ mission
What I wish was different
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Barista
May 2018 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
I loved meeting new people and talking to customers each morning!
What I wish was different
I wished I could work more hours./ consistent hours.
Advice
Make sure you state clearly how many hours you prefer per week.
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Barista
April 2017 • Madison, WI
What I liked
Fast paced job with lots of great relationships built with customers.
What I wish was different
More staff should have been hired.
Advice
The learning curve is huge, but just relax and you'll catch on with time.
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Starbucks Barista
August 2016 • Battle Creek, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed working in a friendly environment and learning the art of coffee.
What I wish was different
Advice
I would say it working at Starbucks is a great first job, however, don't settle for it because it is so good.
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Barista
March 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
The staff is stupendous and it’s easy work
What I wish was different
The hours were kind of rough at the beginning.
Advice
Make friends and share experiences with them. Don’t be afraid to hang out with them after work.
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Restaurant Shift Leader
August 2017 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I've been at starbucks for 4 years, I like the flexibility which works with my school schedule.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
It's a good job if you're in college
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Barista
May - August 2018 • Fishers, IN
What I liked
I liked interacting with the customers and learning to make popular drinks.
What I wish was different
Some of the customers weren't super friendly.
Advice
Don't stress yourself out and take your time making drinks.
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Barista
May 2018 • Westbury, NY
What I liked
I like getting the chance to connect with my customers. Regular customers are great because we get to know them as people and hear about their lives. Other customers are great because they're willing to try new things, so you can recommend something that could be their new favorite drink!
What I wish was different
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Barista
May - September 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
The people were great, the job was fast-paced and entertaining, and connecting with customers was always fun and meaningful.
What I wish was different
Though the pay was not too bad and I worked full-time for the most part, I wish I had been able to work overtime and that the hourly wage was more competitive.
Advice
There is so much to learn. Expect anything---from angry customers to customers who want to pay for the car behind them in the drive through---I have learned every experience can bring value and growth to your professional development. Be open and willing to try new things and always be honest and live up to your company's values.
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Barista
July 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
it was a new experience and I got to learn to make new drinks since I am a coffee lover myself.
What I wish was different
The hours are pretty long so shorter shifts.
Advice
It is not as easy as it looks like.
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Barista
June - August 2018 • San Mateo, CA
What I liked
Very active job, doing the right thing made people’s day better.
What I wish was different
The management had a lot of personal squabbles and communication issues. If they had been more coordinated, the workload would have been more bearable.
Advice
Keep your aprons clean in between shifts.
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Barista
May 2018 • Rolling Hills Estates, CA
What I liked
The people were really nice and it was a lot of fun to go to work
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more hours of work per week
Advice
Pick a part time/retail job that you like so that "just making money" is still fun. While it doesn't further my skill in my field of interest, it was still enjoyable and I looked forward to going to work.
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Starbucks barista
May 2018 • Durham, NC
What I liked
I really liked my fellow partners and the relationships that I made.
What I wish was different
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Barista
June - August 2018 • Monroe, WA
What I liked
I liked the customers and my coworkers.
What I wish was different
I wish I could've been there a little bit longer.
Advice
I would share that getting a job helps to connect with other people, make new friends, and is overall a really good experience.
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Shift Supervisor
March 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
Getting free coffe and gaining customer interaction experience!
What I wish was different
Advice
Study your beverages and food codes!
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Barista
June 2016 • Pittsfield, MA
What I liked
Fast paced job with fair tips to help supplement an income while in school.
What I wish was different
Less stress and hours once I returned to school and started the semester.
Advice
As a customer/food service job, this really opens your eyes to how people can be and works to make you appreciate any job that people do for you.
