I wish my interview had gone differently; I was not as prepared as I should have been.
Advice
It's okay to not know everything and anything about this job; it is a lot information so always ask questions!
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Pool Lifeguard
January 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Coworkers and the environment and patrons
What I wish was different
More flexibility of hours especially on weekends
Advice
The people and the work is fantastic, just wish that they were more flexible with shifts
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Dock Loader
June 2017 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
The pace of the job. Time to work on school work
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Use your free time by working on school work.
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Student Painter
May 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Community building
What I wish was different
The start time was super early
Advice
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Office Assistant
March 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
My coworkers and the advisors are really accepting and supportive
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
This job helps you learn excellent communication skills
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Human Resource Inten
May 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
My coworkers are a joy to work with. It's such a diverse group of people, so I don't feel like an outcast. Everyone is so friendly and willing to help me when I have questions. The culture here is amazing. It makes me comfortable to come into the office every day to work. As an intern, they try their best to teach me many roles as an HR employee, so my experience was super beneficial for someone who didn't have any experience in my field.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to be more involved in big projects because those experiences would have benefitted me for the future and probably prepare me for my upcoming full-time position. However, they are going to train me, and I have built a few relationships here, so it won't be hard for me to ask any questions.
Advice
You should keep an open-mind when working here because the office is quite small, so people have many errands they need to fulfill as well. They can't always give you work when they need to work themselves. However, this is also a plus because as a student, I was able to do my homework and study at my desk, so it's awesome to not have to work 8-hours straight.
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Reasesrch Assistant
May 2018 - June 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I really enjoyed being able to work closely with a professor in my field of interest and build relationships with my peers as well.
What I wish was different
The way we had to log hours was confusing at times.
Advice
Definitely take part in research on campus! It’s a really rewarding experience.
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Student Lead
September 2015 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Easy
What I wish was different
More money
Advice
Work hard
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Administrative Assistant
January 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Coworkers and workplace atmosphere
What I wish was different
More engaging tasks
Advice
Don't be afraid to speak up about both your needs and wants as a student employee.
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Campus Ambassador
June 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I love the family atmosphere in the office! It truly is an awesome job!
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share is that it's important to get involved and get out there whether its a campus job or an organization. It's really awesome to build connections with others and it is always fun meeting new people.
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Career resource assistant
August 2019 - September 2020 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I liked the environment, the people and the clients
What I wish was different
I would have liked more available work hours
Advice
It gave me great experience to work in an office environment
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Undergraduate Researcher
May - September 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to work closely with an experienced professor who was able to teach and guide me in a one -on-one role. I learned a lot about how to conduct myself in the field and what to look for to help my research in the lab.
What I wish was different
Maybe a bit more time in the field, but the outcrop was not close to where I lived or where my research sponsor lived.
Advice
Utilize the resources at hand, that is what they are there for. A professor would not agree to sponsor you for undergraduate research if they did not believe in your abilities and want to help you hone your skills.
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Teller
April 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I love how flexible the work hours are, They really work with your class schedule and other activities. I love everyone who works here as well. Everyone is very helpful!
What I wish was different
I wish students would be more educated about the office and what their tasks are. Many students come into the office with questions unrelated to our office.
Advice
This place is great if you are looking for a on-campus job!
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Orientation Student Coordinator
September 2018 - August 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
It was a job that taught me a lot of useful skills such as administrative work, supervision, and organization. It is a great job for anyone who wants to work on personal and professional development.
What I wish was different
It was very stressful at times. Long hours and a lot of responsibilities. While I appreciated all of it, I wish I would have prepared more.
Advice
Supervising former peers is difficult. Remain firm but friendly.
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Financial Aid Peer Advisor
March 2016 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Flexibility and great work environment! Got along with everyone.
What I wish was different
Advice
Pay attention follow instructions.
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Security Desk
February - August 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Meet a lot of friends and was able to do a lot of homework at the desk!
What I wish was different
I wish I wasn’t taking summer classes while I was working during the summer.
Advice
If you ever need help on the job, ask questions. Everyone is very friendly.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I enjoyed the motivation for deeper understanding of the concepts and effects within the research theory and modeling. I took initiative to read old publications and search through files to learn the history of the project and team. This gave me a much better and more detailed understanding of the work and goals for the research. And, I felt more confident and able to contribute more valuable input for design changes and testing ideas.
What I wish was different
I wish there was a greater sense of urgency and better operational processes. Most necessary actions before testing and next steps were halted by tasks assigned to the busier graduate students. I was a self-starter type, but there was little I could do when items had to and only could be completed by those above me.
Advice
Look into the research team and ask those of similar level what you responsibilities and activities you may perform. Learning before you begin will aid in your expectations and help you learn quicker in short time frames.
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Help Desk Technician
July 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Everyone is nice and very helpful to each other. I like being able to help people solve their problems because I know how frustrating some issues can be.
What I wish was different
There is a lot of information to remember when you are starting. I wish I had more time to learn everything because I had to ask a lot of questions when I started. Everyone is open to helping and will answer any questions, but it can feel annoying having to ask for help repeatedly.
Advice
This is an excellent place if you are trying to build experience related to IT and do not have much experience elsewhere.
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Program Assistant for Promotional Team
January 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
The opportunity to be in a leadership position and work on my social skills.
What I wish was different
Training.
Advice
Believe in yourself and skills - you can apply and exhibit these during the job which could lead you to other opportunities.
