I enjoyed the fast-paced environment that sharpened my multitasking skills. The friendly team atmosphere made work enjoyable, and interacting with diverse customers improved my communication abilities. The flexible hours complemented my class schedule perfectly.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more opportunities for cross-training in different roles. Additional breaks during longer shifts would have been beneficial for maintaining energy and focus.
Advice
Embrace every interaction as a chance to enhance your customer service skills. These experiences are invaluable for any future career. Stay positive, even during rushes, and don't hesitate to ask for help when needed. Teamwork makes the dream work!
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Digital Marketing Intern
September 2023 • Wellesley, MA
What I liked
Creative freedom and shadowing. Convenient location for students.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Communicate with the staff and use creative and analytical marketing knowledge.
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Marketing Intern
July 2022 • Fullerton, CA
What I liked
I really like the experience I’ve been gaining as well as the insight into office life. I also like the fact that this internship made me feel certain I picked the right concentration, which is a huge plus!
What I wish was different
The only thing I wish would have been different is that I would have wanted to start this internship earlier in the summer to have more of a head start before the school year.
Advice
I would like to advise people still on the hunt for internships not to give up! This experience is extremely important, and an internship goes a long way on a resume.
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Shift Lead
July 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
I liked that even though it was a new company they still gave me the same pay as when I worked for Spartan Eats.
What I wish was different
I wished that they had taken there time in the process of changing everything, it all happen way too fast which made it difficult to adjust.
Advice
My experience with Chartwells has been challenging in the sense that they were demanding so many changes at once when they should have done things in a more timely manner.
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Marketing Intern
August - December 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
The interpersonal interaction with the FIU community.
What I wish was different
The tangible work done did not match the objectives of the job. Would have loved to do more, but there was no opportunity for that.
Advice
Check in with you supervisor about how you are feeling & what your expectations are and vise versa from the beginning to avoid conflicts.
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Chartwells catering
April 2018 • Edinboro, PA
What I liked
Living in Edinboro for the summer.
What I wish was different
More hours avaliable
Advice
manage time well
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Banquet Chef
September 2018 • Cedar City, UT
What I liked
I love the people I work with. I also have a culinary degree so cooking is my passion. Working in kitchens is hard but satisfying when you make a dish that tastes delicious.
What I wish was different
Didn't work as much
Advice
I worked overtime a lot and did; t get a Summer. Take time to still have fun and enjoy yourself!
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Marketing Intern
April - August 2019 • Jacksonville, FL
What I liked
Running social media, lots of responsibility and outlet to be creative
What I wish was different
More organization on the companies end
Advice
Step out of your comfort zone
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Brand Ambassador
January 2019 • St. Cloud, MN
What I liked
I like our meetings. It is good experience working as an ambassador.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Front of House/Cashier
May 2019 • Denton, TX
What I liked
My team is awesome! Everyone is a willing participant in all aspects of the cafe!
What I wish was different
I wish my hours were better explained to me beforehand.
Advice
Working in a restaurant gives you a fresh new perspective on how food service and hospitality businesses operate. Don't be afraid to think outside the box for better solutions!
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Cashier
August 2017 • Hayward, CA
What I liked
The management and how everything was dealt
What I wish was different
Inventory to be not so often (every week)
Advice
Actually do your job and don't slack off
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Intern
January - June 2019 • Naperville, IL
What I liked
The position paid very well.
What I wish was different
The internship was disorganized, very poor communication from management, and I didn’t feel like I accomplished anything.
Advice
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Hospital Administrator
February - October 2018 • Beaumont, TX
What I liked
The people and environment
What I wish was different
More experience
Advice
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Food Service Worker
August 2017 - September 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
Working with fellow student employees gave me a community of people at work that I could relate to. They're also understanding and flexible with school schedules since so many employees with them are students.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more opportunities to grow independently and professionally.
Advice
Go into the job ready to be flexible and work hard, and it will pay off.
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Marketing Internship
August 2017 - May 2018 • Towson, MD
What I liked
I learned a lot about the behind the scenes of marketing
What I wish was different
I wish I could've worked more hours
Advice
It is a lot of work on the computer so be ready to look at a computer screen for 4 hours a day
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Food Service Worker
May - August 2018 • Lookout Mountain, GA
What I liked
I loved getting to know the people that worked there, interacting with students, and getting free meals and air conditioning.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been more organized in what I had to do- I just ran errands and did whatever people needed me to do without any clear objective. Also, the company had many policies and strange rules that they didn't explain why they were there.
