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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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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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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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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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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Batista
August 2018 • Denton, TX
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
The pay. More pay is deserved
Advice
It is comfortable and people are nice
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Front Desk Receptionist
January 2016 • Denton, TX
What I liked
It’s a great job, I love that I have time to get my school work done, and it’s on campus so I’m close to my classes!
What I wish was different
I wish I got paid more, but I get more financial aid so it works out
Advice
Look for an on-campus job if you want the perks of being able to do homework while you work!!
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Social Science Research Assistant
January 2018 • Denton, TX
What I liked
I enjoyed the collaboration of the team the most. We really built tightknit relationships throughout the process of us being research assistants.
What I wish was different
I wish that most of us didn’t have to travel throughout the summer.
Advice
Keep an open mind. You never know what you might find interesting until you actually do it. Don’t block your blessings.
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Student assistant
November 2017 • Denton, TX
What I liked
How flexible they were and the fact they always work with my school schedule. Everyone there also really cared and took an interest in my life.
What I wish was different
I don’t have anything that I wish was different. It’s a great place to work.
Advice
If you’re a student I would suggest doing student employment at UNT. It’s a great way to stay connected to the university, earn some money, and meet lots of new friends who are also students here.
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Cafeteria Server
January 2019 - April 2020 • Denton, TX
What I liked
Flexible around my schedule and university commitments. Pleasant coworkers. Meals provided every 4 hour shift.
What I wish was different
At times there would be miscommunication between coworkers. Full time staff not giving new student employees a chance because of the frequent turnaround of employees. If you stick there long enough, though, the full time staff will get to know you and they will like you.
Advice
I loved the flexibility. I could choose what days and times I wanted to work and they were understanding of my commitments. During rushes, be prepared to be on your toes. Put in hard work and you'll be noticed for it. Slack off or give management an attitude and you'll get called out. As long as you have a good work ethic you'll do well. If you're lazy, slack off, can't work with others, have an attitude problem, or have a poor ethic, working in the cafeterias is not the job for you.
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Front Desk Receptionist
February 2019 • Denton, TX
What I liked
Daily duties and coworkers.
What I wish was different
Higher pay.
Advice
Have a good mood and a smile on your face.
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Barista
September 2019 • Denton, TX
What I liked
The flexible hours and great management they were always so understanding.
What I wish was different
Nothing, everything was great and I received all the help I needed.
Advice
On campus jobs are great, but don’t take it for granted and work hard.
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Student Assistant
August 2018 • Denton, TX
What I liked
I liked the flexibility to work remotely as well as working in person. I also liked the support from my supervisor during the pandemic by providing me with masks, cleaning supplies, and a changeable schedule.
What I wish was different
I wish that I was able to interact with more students this summer as that is part of my job.
Advice
Be open to change because that can provide so many unique opportunities. Communicate your needs and learn how to set personal boundaries with self care and communication with your coworkers so that your time outside of work is respected.
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Orientation Leader
March - August 2020 • Denton, TX
What I liked
The camaraderie, pro-staff, students, and experiences I had this summer (there was a lot of team bonding involved).
What I wish was different
I wish we could have had anything in person, but, obviously, COVID prevented the traditional orientation experience for all of us.
Advice
Always keep an open mind and be flexible to any changes that may happen. Roll with the punches and trust that your superiors have your best interest in mind!
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Student Assistant in the Office of the Registrar
September 2018 - May 2022 • Denton, TX
What I liked
I loved working for the transcript, graduation, and rebate division of the Registrar Office. They were like a big family to me and treated me better than any other job has. They have prepared me for my future career and taught me so many valuable and applicable skills for the future. They truly value and appreciate their student assistants and treat them accordingly. On special holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and on your birthday they always left very nice cards with candy. Around finals they made me a de-stress gift basket with snacks, chocolate, drinks, bath goodies, face masks, etc.. They are an AMAZING team and I'm so glad I worked with them.
What I wish was different
I don't really have any complaints for what I wish to be different. I love my team and I love working with them.
Advice
Always put your best foot forward even when dealing with students/parents that may be upset. Remember it's not them against you or you against them, its you both against the primary issue. Remember to take time for yourself when needed and it's okay to let your coworkers know when you need a break or time to yourself.
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WISE Counselor
May - July 2022 • Denton, TX
What I liked
I loved working with teenagers and it was related to my major and what I want to do, which is working with people that have disabilities. It was very enriching, very well paid, and very rewarding.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
I thought I would not be good at this job because I am very shy, but these young adults were so amazing it was so easy to become more outgoing around them. Even if you think you will not be good at this job, once you are put in the situation you will become a great counselor. Just think that these teens look up to you and you want to be a positive influence and give them confidence forever.
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Yoga Instructor
September 2018 • Denton, TX
What I liked
I love yoga of course. And I love being able to guide students in their own yoga practices. My favorite part of my job is that I can be creative with my yoga classes because I create my own sequences and choose my own playlists. It's a fun and fulfilling job that allows me to help others and also makes me a better person!
What I wish was different
I wish pay was higher. A typical studio will usually offer higher pay than what UNT offers. Also, for the style of yoga I taught, I requested a set of props (bolsters), but due to budget, it was considered low priority. This was disappointing because bolsters are an important part of a yin yoga class. And the yin yoga class had a decent amount of attendees, so I feel like it was justified in needing them.
Advice
As a group exercise instructor, you should love what you do. If you don't enjoy it or if you don't really care, your participants will notice and it's unfair for everyone if you don't want to be there. Be flexible because unexpected things will happen during class. Be punctual, it makes for a better impression if you are there to greet your students with a smile. Teach for the students' benefit, not as an opportunity to show off your own skills. Communicate if you ever need someone to substitute a class for you. Make sure you attend the mandatory employee meetings. I got written up a couple of times for missing them because I didn't wake up in time (7am meeting?? yikes). Most importantly, have fun!
