I liked the atmosphere, the people, and how the company ran itself.
What I wish was different
I wished I would have been kept on longer. I loved my job and the temporary experience made me want to come back and do it all again!
Advice
Remember to be flexible and never give up!
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Bookseller
July 2015 • Santa Rosa, CA
What I liked
It taught me how to work with customers and learn how to do effective customer service.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista at Starbucks
August - September 2018 • Cupertino, CA
What I liked
Everything - especially the customers who would come by and have sweet conversations with me.
What I wish was different
The working hours, every day felt like a long day.
Advice
Choose hours that don't go too late and try to stay healthy while working!
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Cashier
January 2017 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Be ready to have opinions on books and book suggestions
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Bookseller
July 2018 • Raleigh, NC
What I liked
Friendly. Always had something to do.
What I wish was different
Amount of strenuous work for each individual worker
Advice
Be on time. Be prepared to do all kinds of work
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Barista
June 2018 • Raleigh, NC
What I liked
It was a fun, fast paced experience that kept me engaged and gave me life skills that will be important later in my life.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten to work more with books.
Advice
Everyone should work in food service and retail at least once before they try and get a "real job". It humbles you and reminds you how to treat people.
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Bookseller
October 2014 • Buford, GA
What I liked
I loved the atmosphere; I loved talking to customers about books we both loved, and I enjoyed working with people just as nerdy as me. I was comfortable with all my managers, and felt like I could calmly and safely escalate any problems or comments in a positive, timely manner.
What I wish was different
I wish we had had enough employees such that I could get time off for studying and homework.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions; keep your weekends clear, and always educate yourself on new books!
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store associate
June - August 2018 • Elizabethtown, KY
What I liked
I enjoyed helping people find what they needed.
I enjoyed working with others and keeping myself busy.
What I wish was different
I believe that the company is disorganized all though they have gotten a lot better from the summer before.
Advice
I think that it is important to keep yourself current as best you can while attending college, if you can't work during the semester take a summer job or internship in your field of study so that when you do enter the business world you will be ready.
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Barista
August 2018 • New Brunswick, NJ
What I liked
Great people, good management
What I wish was different
Longer training
Advice
Be a good multitasker
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bookseller
July - September 2018 • Valencia, CA
What I liked
money
What I wish was different
more hours given
Advice
fast paced
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Bookseller
April 2018 • Lexington, KY
What I liked
I experienced new things
What I wish was different
Shifts
Advice
Great place
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Bookseller
April 2018 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
The hours are really flexible and the management cares about the well being of the employees
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to start sooner or work more
Advice
Talk to the seasonals and managers.
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Barista
August 2017 • Westlake, OH
What I liked
I like the work environment and the people I get to be around when I’m there! I also like making fancy coffee drinks and interacting with customers!
What I wish was different
I wish that the café was more well-staffed.
Advice
This is a great place to work as a part time job but do not apply unless you’re willing to take initiative and work hard!
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Bookseller
May 2016 • Houston, TX
What I liked
I loved getting to know all of my coworkers as family.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
June - August 2018 • Waco, TX
What I liked
The people and the atmosphere
What I wish was different
Better pay and hours
Advice
Be prepared to work long hours on your feet
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Bookseller
May - August 2018 • Columbia, SC
What I liked
Flexible hours
What I wish was different
More friendly staff, environment, higher pay
Advice
I would suggest staying positive
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Bookseller
May 2018 • Greensburg, PA
What I liked
The experience of working on Seton Hill campus and being able to interact with more faculty and staff.
What I wish was different
In the summer I was the only student worker, so I wish there would have been another student worker to work with.
Advice
Don't be afraid to try new things! It was difficult to get the hang of finding all the textbooks at first, but now I know all of them by heart. Practice makes perfect.
