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UWM On-Campus Employment Office

Dish Room Worker

June 2022 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

The opportunity to meet others.

What I wish was different

Wished everybody were doing what they we supposed to.

Advice

During the school year only work 2 or 3 days. During summer, work however much you want.
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Staff

June - August 2021 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

I enjoyed meeting and working with new people as well as having new tasks everyday

What I wish was different

I enjoyed everything about the job

Advice

Prepare to work hard and show effort
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Employer Relations

January 2020 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

I really enjoy the experience this position gives me. It allows me to grow and develop independently.

What I wish was different

I wish that times were different so it didn’t have to be done fully remote. But we are working with what we can do!

Advice

Make sure to always hold yourself accountable!
1 One person found this helpful

Building manager

November 2018 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

I liked how the job dealt with subjects that got us ready for your future career

What I wish was different

Unsure

Advice

That it does take a lot but it’s an experience that I know will help me later on
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Lanscaper

March - July 2018 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

Easy job

What I wish was different

Pay

Advice

Bring launch for breaks time
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Office Assistant

September 2019 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

The job is very flexible and will have open windows for you to do your homework when times are slow

What I wish was different

Standing desks

Advice

Time management is important
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Library shelver

September 2018 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

Easy work but rarely idle - there’s usually something to do. Rarely interact with patrons except for the odd question. Can listen to music/podcasts while working.

What I wish was different

Nothing. It’s pretty much exactly as advertised.

Advice

The library has lots of departments so if one job doesn’t fit well it’s possible to change jobs without actually leaving the library.
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Student Mechanic

May - September 2019 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

Great hours and great work environment

What I wish was different

Upper Management was difficult at the end with the whole department

Advice

I really liked working with other students and not doing some mundane job we also learned a lot of hands on things that I know will help me through the rest of my life.
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Design 1 - Student Lead Designer

November 2017 - December 2019 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

Great teamwork workflow and teaching by older design student employees and supervisors. I received a lot of design knowledge and experience outside of the classroom. I also love the proximity of this position since it's located at the Union, I fit it into my school schedule M-F.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Get ready to design for many communities, work faster, and expand your communication skills.
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Clerical Assistant

March 2018 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

It's very felxible

What I wish was different

Less sitting

Advice

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IT Higher Level Technician

November 2016 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

I like the job and the people I work with. The people are great, nice and friendly. The job allows me to learn more about how to research computer problems and to do more than basic troubleshooting when dealing with a problem on the computer.

What I wish was different

I wish I didn't have to work so many hours and would have been able to enjoy my summer break more.

Advice

I say that while paying bills is important, your mental health is too. If you need a full day off to recover, be selfish and take it. Your work experience will brighten and you will feel refreshed as to just pushing through it.
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Barista

June 2018 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

I loved getting the chance to experience what happens behind the scenes in a coffee shop

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten more training in latte art

Advice

To apply for a job you really want even if it may seem difficult
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Parking Enforcement Officer

May 2018 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

Very relaxed job.

What I wish was different

Less angry customers.

Advice

Keep calm.
1 One person found this helpful

Office Assistant

October 2017 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

Flexible, easy going

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Nothing.
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