I liked the new experience. I had worked in a different department before and was able to train in bakery over the summer.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had better knowledge as to what the job would be. I wasn't sure what to expect, so it made it difficult at first to get adjusted.
Advice
Some advice would be to take a chance to try something new. At first I was worried about stepping out of my comfort zone, but it paid off in the end.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Customer Service Representative
March 2016 • Webster, NY
What I liked
Schedule, flexibility, personal network
What I wish was different
Work up the chain of command, higher paying role
Advice
Always treat customers the way you would want to be treated
Be the first to mark this as helpful
customer service
August 2013 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
I liked meeting new people everyday, and getting to know customers. Learning about the products in my department was very interesting and it was helpful to both myself and the customers to be able to tell them about products they were interested in.
What I wish was different
I wish that I would taken an advantage to do an internship or help out with a new store opening. Cross-training into a new department would have been cool too.
Advice
Don't work here if you're not a social person, you engage with a variety of people on a daily basis.
2
${count} people found this helpful
Coffee Customer Service
July 2016 • Frederick, MD
What I liked
I love that Wegmans prioritizes it’s employees by offering regular raises and extra pay on Sundays and holidays.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Data Management Intern
January - June 2018 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
The Wegmans family was amazing. Every person that I came across loved their job and the work they were doing. I felt the same way when I was there. Everyone welcomed me to the place and treated me like we were just really good friends. My Manager and Boss were extremely helpful in fostering a professional environment.
What I wish was different
While it was such a family atmosphere, sometimes that took away from the actual work. People didn't want to tell other employees to get stuff done to disrupt that good family atmosphere which made for super super long deadlines that made me actually not do things sometimes because it wasn't due for a month or so when they could have pushed me a lot more.
Advice
Your boss and your manager are your friend, use them, even after you leave, they will help you.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Site Development Intern
May 2018 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
Learning Experience
What I wish was different
More varied work more often
Advice
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Customer Service
December 2016 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
Employees and company culture
What I wish was different
Shift times, more flexibility
Advice
Only take a job if you’re going to care about the work and people. Don’t be so concerned with the social aspect of work.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Check Out Cashier
July 2017 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
Talking to customers is really interesting. I enjoyed cashing and helping customers find items throughout the store.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more cashing experience before starting the job.
Advice
Definitely try working in customer service. It is a great experience and will help you with future jobs.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Information Technology Network Co-Op
January - August 2019 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
The work setting was nice, the team was really nice and I got the opportunity to experience learning on my own and having great responsibility while being able to ask the team for help when needed.
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
Make the most of it. Get the time to meet people from other departments to see what their experiences are like.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Pharmacy Technician
March 2016 • Niagara Falls, NY
What I liked
I love the people that I work with and enjoy the challenges that come along with my position. Being an accounting major, this position never fails to make me think! Also, the connections that I’ve made with some customers are one of a kind. I feel so rewarded and fulfilled in what I do.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had been able to ease up on myself when I could not figure something out at work. I would take it kind of hard if something really stumped me.
Advice
One piece of advice that I would share is to never give up. I know it’s clique, but this job will always be difficult. It certainly is not a mindless job! It will take time to become comfortable in the pharmacy environment.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Dairy Customer Service
November 2017 • Vienna, VA
What I liked
The sense of accomplishment.
What I wish was different
More hours.
Advice
Don't slow down.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Marketing Intern
May - August 2019 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
Great family company which means a great culture to work in. I worked on real projects that were important for the company, like working on an outdoor marketing campaign for our new Brooklyn store
What I wish was different
I wish I got a better post grad offer
Advice
Always ask questions and stay busy and do not be afraid to voice your opinions!
Be the first to mark this as helpful
maintenance Intern
June - December 2019 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
Everyone was extremely nice and patient when it came to explaining tasks and projects. Everyday workers would walk by just to talk and get to know you and how they can help you with projects or to see if you have time to assist them with a project.
What I wish was different
Sometimes the work load was a little slow and I found myself looking for work to do.
Advice
Never be afraid to ask questions.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Maintenance Engineer Co-op
August - December 2019 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
Amazing people that pushed me to improve myself throughout my experience at Wegmans. Had weekly performance reviews to catch up my supervisor on my projects and to help me with my skill improvements.
What I wish was different
Was a very slow start. Took weeks to get any big projects.
Advice
Be prepared to ask questions about WHY you are doing a project for someone. Find out the root cause of problems to find the best solution, not just what people ask you to do.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Cashier
May 2019 • Cicero, NY
What I liked
Good friendly management team. Nice customers. Chance to improve communication skills.
What I wish was different
I wish I could’ve gone an internship relevant to my degree.
Advice
If you’re looking for a summer internship, Start looking in the fall/winter of the year beforehand!
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Produce Customer Service
October 2016 • Gainesville, VA
What I liked
Seasonal Availability
What I wish was different
Most of the store is physically and emotionally demanding, wish that that was more understood.
Advice
It is almost a good idea to change the department or employer you work for, if you have thought about it chances are you will be happier if you take the initiative to.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Customer service
September 2018 • Owings Mills, MD
What I liked
Helping customers
What I wish was different
More opportunities for different experiences.
Advice
It's a great time to learn about the working world and how people will expect a professional to appear and act.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Pharmacy Technician
August 2019 • Geneseo, NY
What I liked
I got to learn all about what goes on in a pharmacy which was cool and helpful in my decision to go on to grad school in that field
What I wish was different
Training could have been a little slower, there is sooo much to learn all at once. It took several weeks to get caught up but I find the job enjoyable and very manageable after everything clicked.
Advice
Be patient with the training, it is a ton to learn and new situational cases always pop up. Everyone is there to help and it is the perfect example of how busy a pharmacy is and what is expected of employees.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Certified Pharmacy Technician
January 2020 • Manalapan Township, NJ
What I liked
I liked learning about something new everyday.
What I wish was different
Nothing I really enjoyed this experience.
Advice
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Produce Customer Service
December 2018 • Fayetteville, NY
What I liked
I love the culture at Wegmans, everyone feels like a family and it is a fun place to work.
What I wish was different
I wish there were advancement opportunities for part time employees in more departments than the front end.
Advice
Get to know your managers, pick up extra shifts and always keep yourself busy. That way, when you need something (time off, a raise, a recommendation, etc.) they will be more likely to help you out.
