The experience of being able to assist guests outside of scanning and putting their items in bags. Being able to talk and have conversations with the guests.
What I wish was different
The organization of the company. Shifts where sometimes scheduled last minute and many people called out, which made work more stressful.
Advice
In this experience and in life generally, things will not always go your way. It is upsetting when it happens but you have to be able to learn, and adapt in the moment, whilst having patience for yourself despite the circumstances.
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Customer Service Representative
May 2014 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
Working with excellent team members. Forming bonds with guests. Becoming proficient in nearly all store processes.
What I wish was different
I wish I was at a store with lower volume and higher payroll.
Advice
A job in customer service should be mandatory for everyone. Get as much out of it as possible - there's a lot to learn.
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Backroom team member
June 2018 • Boston, MA
What I liked
It was busy it kept me busy. The customers and coworkers were nice people and made it a welcoming environment.
What I wish was different
The hours I received I wish they were more but I understood they had too many employees.
Advice
i would say to make sure you always have a walkie talkie because communication is a very important element.
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
My team had a great culture that was focused on learning and had a great work-life balance. The program put all the interns in the same apartment building and had fun events for the interns so it was very nice socially. I had 3 small projects throughout the summer so I got some experience in a variety of things which was super helpful.
What I wish was different
Can't think of anything.
Advice
When you intern, make the most of your experience! There are lots of resources at a company and you have the unique opportunity to be able to talk to people within the company and learn a lot so take advantage of that!
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Driver/Sales Worker
June - September 2018 • Renton, WA
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
My hours
Advice
Look for jobs in my career field
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Executive intern
June - August 2018 • Denver, CO
What I liked
What I wish was different
More challenges and opportunities to give my opinion
Advice
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Electronics team
February 2018 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
Being part of a larger team, learning more about consumer electronics
What I wish was different
Scheduled more frequently
Advice
It's a retail job. So you interact with a lot of people. Everyone has things they are going through , so don't take things to heart.
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Flow Team Member
June - August 2018 • Lake Geneva, WI
What I liked
I like that it was from 6:00 AM to around 10:00 to 12:00 PM. That gave me the rest of the day to either find another job or do house work or try new things. I also learned a few new things.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been a little mor communciaiton. Since I was first hired to be a thrower, but most of the time I paced or play a swing person role.
Advice
Everyone makes mistakes, but you can't really dwell on them. You have to keep moving because all the product has to be taken off of the truck and out on shelves in a timely manner.
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Beauty Advisor
November 2017 - August 2018 • Auburn Hills, MI
What I liked
Friendly coworkers
What I wish was different
Management
Advice
Always greet customers
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Executive Management Intern
June - August 2018 • Moline, IL
What I liked
I liked the wide variety of responsibilities that I had. It was great hands on experience and I was constantly on the floor interacting with co-workers and customers.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a bigger impact on long term decisions made.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions! It is a lot to take in and learn and your managers are there to help.
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
Loved my project and team, and the company culture was great
What I wish was different
Advice
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Softlines
July 2018 • Kansas City, MO
What I liked
I loved the people, the pay, and the job itself
What I wish was different
I wish the interview process had been much quicker
Advice
Be friendly and get to know your department!
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Starbucks Employee
June 2018 • Mentor, OH
What I liked
I like the environment and the pace of the work. The shifts were decent hours and the pay was very good for a starting level job
What I wish was different
I wish I would have gotten more hours per week and started earlier in the summer.
Advice
Pay attention during training. It will make getting certified as a barista a lot easier and more enjoyable
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Cashier
July - September 2018 • Westwood, CA
What I liked
The working environment for the most part was very welcoming and easy to integrate into. As a cashier, the types of work assignments varied.
What I wish was different
When school started, the hours weren't really flexible around my busy school schedule. The commute to Westwood was also difficult to factor into my busy life, so a more flexible schedule would have been desirable.
Advice
Communication between yourself and managers is key in any job.
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Executive Team Leader
June - September 2018 • North Hollywood, CA
What I liked
I loved the corporate culture and the willingness to teach us everything they knew.
What I wish was different
Wish it was more flexible to my class schedule. I had to give up a class to take on this opportunity.
Advice
Ask questions. A lot of the information is new and interns should not be ashamed to ask questions.
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Market Team Member
May - August 2018 • Canton, MI
What I liked
The money I was able to accumulate. Also, I enjoyed working for/with some of management.
What I wish was different
A more important role, an ability to apply my major coursework to my daily job.
Advice
This job is nice to acquire funds, however, it was pretty monotonous and very routine.
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Cart Attendant
June - August 2018 • San Mateo, CA
What I liked
The other team members were really kind and supportive.
What I wish was different
Honestly I wish I had applied to be solely a cashier or a hardlines team member. The position requires a lot of physical effort and a lot of flexibility.
Advice
Prepare to be really tired after 8 hour shifts. Also make sure to prioritize keeping cart corrals inside the store full, even if people are requesting help elsewhere (salvage, garbage removal, etc).
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Retail Stocker
June - August 2018 • Queensbury, NY
What I liked
The team was great and efficient
What I wish was different
The workload, I wish I worked in other departments besides soft lines.
Advice
The people you work with can make or break your work enjoyment
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Cashier
June 2016 • Simi Valley, CA
What I liked
The scheduling was flexible and the team is good
What I wish was different
Management would be more consistent
Advice
Move up as soon as you can.
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Target Executieve INtern
June - August 2018 • Edina, MN
What I liked
The days were different, learning a lot, getting to shadow different leaders in the store, interacting with guests
What I wish was different
having concrete tasks I was assigned, rather than shadowing
Advice
Be ready to be on your feet most of the day! The hours are very variant
