Student Assistant to Special Events and Donor Relations
January 2018 • Denton, TX
What I liked
Everything that I've done from working with UNT's donors to planning and executing events.
What I wish was different
I wish I wasn't a student so I could work here full time.
Advice
Work fast and stay on track, donors and events don't wait for you.
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Pep band member
August - November 2018 • Denton, TX
What I liked
Very fun job!
What I wish was different
Schedule can be difficult for some.
Advice
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Math Grader
June 2018 • Denton, TX
What I liked
I love that I can grade on my own time and because this is my senior year, and I am not always on campus, I was able to talk to the professors that I grade for, and they are very flexible and understanding of my situation.
What I wish was different
Nothing, the professors and staff have been very understanding and helpful.
Advice
Pace yourself with grading. It's not hard but it can be very time consuming if you don't know what the professor expects or if you've never graded before.
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Honors College Ambassador
January 2016 • Denton, TX
What I liked
Flexible scheduling, student interaction, recruitment, giving tours, Honors College programming, tabling events, and fundraising events.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
N/A
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College Teaching Assistant
January 2017 • Denton, TX
What I liked
I love working for someone who is willing to work with my schedule as much as I am willing to work with their schedule.Being a TA, you kind of have to be ready for a lot of last minute work. Sometimes it is hard to be a student and work at the same time, but my boss is completely understanding when I am cramming for exams or am swamped with school work. It's super convenient to have a job on campus because I can easily access both work and school.
What I wish was different
I have worked for a couple different professors in the marketing and logistics area of UNT. Some have been great and very understanding. My current professor, Professor Kuykendall, is by far the best I have worked for. However, I have worked for some professors that email me at 2 in the morning expecting me to be up and answering them when I have class the next day at 8. Some of these professors abuse the power they have and the help they have available to them. I wish professors would be more understanding of their employees needs.
Advice
Your time is just as valuable as everyone else's. Just because you are a student does not mean your time is less important than someone with a PhD. Communicate with your boss if you are feeling overwhelmed because most of the time they will work with you and come up with a plan to help you feel less stressed.
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Etec lab assistant
June 2017 • Denton, TX
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more hands on opportunities to learn.
Advice
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Building Manager
May 2018 • Denton, TX
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
One piece of advice that I would share about this experience is to go into work every day with a positive attitude and ready to help others. I say that because this is a very student, staff, alumni & family oriented environment. We also always want to keep a professional and helpful environment for everyone on the UNT campuses.
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Building manager
May 2016 • Denton, TX
What I liked
The layout of the application process. I had to prepare my documents and upload them which took minutes. The whole process was very streamlined and transparent.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Resident Assistant
August 2018 • Denton, TX
What I liked
I love getting to know my residents and help them with everything from academics to relationship advice.
What I wish was different
I wish the training wasn't so intensive because I believe that they best way to learn how to do your job is through actively being in the job.
Advice
I want people to realize that it is a big time commitment but worth it when you see your residents grow and mature during their college experience.
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Starbucks Barista
July 2018 • Denton, TX
What I liked
My coworkers are cool, Adam (my boss) is amazing, and the work environment is familiar to me (past Starbucks experience)
What I wish was different
Larger area behind the bar; less traffic in store
Advice
It gets crazy busy so listen to others when they tell you to do something.
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Barista
February 2018 • Denton, TX
What I liked
I enjoy the flexibility with my student schedule and the free meal after each shift.
What I wish was different
Flexibility with what meal I can eat.
Advice
This job is incredibly fast paced and not easy. Please don’t join if you are not comfortable with that.
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Student Worker
February 2017 • Denton, TX
What I liked
They always work with my schedule!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Kitchen Assistant
June 2018 • Denton, TX
What I liked
Good work
What I wish was different
Advice
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Engineering Ambassador
January 2017 • Denton, TX
What I liked
Talking to prospective families about the College of Engineering
