Greeting Visitors: As a receptionist, I was the first point of contact for visitors, students, and staff. Welcoming them with a friendly and professional demeanor is a key aspect of the role.
What I wish was different
Career and Education: Wishing for different career opportunities, educational experiences, or job satisfaction.
Advice
It’s always good to start somewhere and that was a good opportunity
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Orientation Student Leader
May - July 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
Fantastic leadership growth opportunity and great way to make a difference at the university along with meeting great people.
What I wish was different
Hours were long and tiresome and for the duration of the job had no time off.
Advice
Very good for a younger driven student looking to develop themselves more personally.
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Research and teaching program participant
May - July 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
Experience in both field research and presentation of that research, as well as science education.
What I wish was different
Communication
Advice
Get involved in the field that you intend to go into as soon as you possibly can.
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student library assistant
March 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
doing research
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
not get too into researching
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Student Ambassador
September 2017 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
I love the people and the experiences I’m offered!
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been even more active in this job!
Advice
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Group Leader
May - July 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
Working with students
What I wish was different
Wage was higher
Advice
It was great! But you do have to keep a pace
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Digitization Assistant
August 2017 - July 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
- Laid-back atmosphere
- Flexible hours
- Kind manager
- Working with Adobe Creative Suite
- Developing experience with camera work
What I wish was different
- Manager was prone to forget or confuse easily.
Advice
Be consistent and remind the manager. .
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Fall Welcome Intern
October 2017 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
I was able to grow in a professional setting and get outside my comfort zone.
What I wish was different
A bigger office :)
Advice
Work ahead of schedule. When you get going on your bigger projects, you will probably fall behind. So working ahead on the smaller projects will help you stay less stressed.
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Student custodian
June 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
The work is easy.
What I wish was different
Better pay rate.
Advice
It’s a great way to get experience in an office space.
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Summer Orientation Resident Assistant
April - July 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
Ability to work with first year students.
Flexibility to work while enjoying the summer.
What I wish was different
More compensation for the hours worked. The stipend is hardly enough to get by, let alone safe money for the school year.
Advice
Be prepared to work quickly and efficiently
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Office Assistant Intern
May 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
I love the flexibility, and value I get as an employee. Due to my work ethic, I get more responsibility as an average student worker.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more responsibility. Although I get more than most, I would like more personal projects.
Advice
Do not be afraid to ask for more work. There is always something you can help with.
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Student Technology Aid
January 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
I love working at OLLI for the relaxed environment and rewarding interactions.
What I wish was different
Hours are 8-5 Monday-Friday so there were lots of early mornings.
Advice
Organization and professionalism is everything.
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office assistant
March 2016 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
I like everything about it. I’m about to work a decent amount of hours, and the job is flexible around my school schedule
What I wish was different
Training when I first started could have been more organized, other than that, I wouldn’t change anything.
Advice
Pull your weight, and stay attentive.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2015 - April 2017 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
I loved getting to work with other students who share similar career interests and hobbies.
What I wish was different
I wish I didn’t have to purchase a parking pass for summer months just to go to work on campus.
Advice
Make connections with your professors! I shared my interests with a professor and she helped connect me to university staff who could match me with a job that was just right for me, and went along with my major.
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Orientation Student Leader
May - July 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
It was a great experience. I liked being able to interact with incoming students.
I liked connecting to Westerns campus and staff on a deeper level.
What I wish was different
The length of the days. Also a better system for creating groups.
Advice
Always be positive and believe in yourself. Stay out of drama with coworkers. Whatever you put into the job you will receive it back tripled.
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Student Front Desk Assistant
August 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
The hours are very flexible because the employers understand that I am a student, so they are willing to work around my schedule.
What I wish was different
Advice
Always be prepared to interact with others, both those who are within the University and those outside of it.
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Alumni Secretary
November - December 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
Friendly Staff/ Great Opportunity
What I wish was different
Time Scheduling and prizes.
Advice
Always prepared and on time!
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student assistant
July 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
Interacting with incoming students
What I wish was different
More activities
Advice
Don’t have one
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Administrative Assisstant
August 2015 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
Great coworkers. Good learning experience.
What I wish was different
More pay.
Advice
Good on-campus job for working students.
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m-tech
January 1994 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
My freedom to be my own boss
What I wish was different
Advice
Do what you love ....Happiness is more precious then money
