Flexible work schedule and positive environment that encourages learning.
What I wish was different
Tasks can be quite repetitive, so I wish there was some more variation.
Advice
Be willing to learn and don't be afraid to ask questions.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2019 • Winona, MN
What I liked
The work environment. Not very stressful at all.
What I wish was different
Learn more about exactly what I was doing
Advice
Don't hesitate to ask questions if you're stuck on something. There are people there to help you succeed.
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Undergraduate Hardware Research
June - August 2019 • Winona, MN
What I liked
This job was great. Overall I got to pick my hours and work up to full time. I was doing work that is related to my field of interest, and taught me skills I can apply to a career or research.
What I wish was different
I wish the necessary tools could have been taken outside of the university. An example would be, I needed programs that were heftier such that I needed a robust computer system and could not just use my laptop.
Advice
This job relied on my personal motivation. I had to take initiative and apply myself as there was not so much pressure to complete tasks in a timely manner.
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Researcher
May 2019 • Winona, MN
What I liked
I enjoyed hands on hardware implementation and new skills coding.
What I wish was different
I wish I had managed to progress on my project further.
Advice
Time management is one of the most important parts of progressing through a project.
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Social Media Manager for WSU
May 2019 • Winona, MN
What I liked
I liked the flexubility of the hours on this job because it allowed me to work another job at the same time. I also enjoyed all of the outings I had the chance to cover on social media as a part of my job, it was so much fun!
What I wish was different
I wish that there was more funds available to do more interactive events with our followers.
Advice
Working with people with different perspectives than you is a good thing. Diversity fuels quality creativity.
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Office Assistant
May - August 2019 • Winona, MN
What I liked
The supervisors
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
Learn good verbal communication skills
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Summer staff
May - August 2019 • Winona, MN
What I liked
My favorite part was working in Winona and seeing the city in the summer months. I enjoyed working with a smaller staff and for housing and res life. I really liked working with kids when they came in for camps that WSU hosted and helping them feel welcome and excited to be here. Overnights for camps were the best when I enjoyed various activities with our campers and staff.
What I wish was different
The hours were a little inconsistent weekly, but I enjoyed the variety of jobs we did.
Advice
Joining Summer Staff was a great opportunity to be in Winona over the summer and see what WSU/Winona has to offer in its sunny season as well as getting to see the behind the scenes of Housing and Res life.
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Work Study: Social Media & Event Support
August 2018 • Winona, MN
What I liked
I enjoyed the friendly work environment and how well they worked around my class schedule. Everyone was always willing to help out and genuinely wanted to help students.
What I wish was different
I wish my class schedule had allowed me to work more hours.
Advice
Being organized and managing your time wisely will help you go far.
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Strength and Conditioning Coach Intern
June - August 2018 • Winona, MN
What I liked
The personal relationships I was able to form with my superiors and the athletes I worked with. I also enjoyed how open my superiors were on sharing knowledge with me.
What I wish was different
A paid internship
Advice
Make sure to ask questions, spend time getting to know the people around you, they are very knowledgable.
