The autonomy of the job. I am told what I have to do and when it has to be done, but I can do it on my own time and in whatever way is most beneficial for me.
What I wish was different
There have been some unnecessary meetings. Things that have been discussed could easily have gone in an email, rather than making me come into the office for 10 minutes and then dismissing me.
Advice
You have to be able to balance your time extremely well. You think you have a lot of time, but then when you start doing a lot of the job requirements, you realize how much time they're actually going to take. So you need to balance school with work very efficiently.
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Welcome Desk/Concierge Desk Representative
May 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
Learning how to become a better problem solver and quick thinker, as well as boosting professional skills in a workplace.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Print Center Manager
September 2015 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
I have loved working here. My boss is great, and so are the people I work with.
What I wish was different
I only wish for more organization because it can get really hectic.
Advice
Customer service experience can translate to almost any job you will ever have and I'm super happy I've had the opportunity to practice mine.
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Human Resources Intern
May 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
That it was 100% directly related to my major. I'm doing the work people usually don't do until the 2-3 years into their careers. I'm also learning more things about HR than I've learned in a regular classroom setting.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I am absolutely blessed to have gotten the chance to do an internship at this level so early on in my college career.
Advice
People think they have to "wait" until their junior or senior year of college to start looking for an internship but that isn't true. The earlier you get your foot in the door the better. That means applying to any and all opportunities that come your way. I was a freshman who stumbled upon a job posting on handshake that "preferred" applicants that were rising juniors or seniors. I ended up being the first freshman in that particular internship program to receive an offer and accept it. Anything is possible, regardless of your academic standing, age, etc.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
April 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed working on cutting edge research no one else in the world is working on.
What I wish was different
I wish it could have continued.
Advice
Take notes on everything that you learn, I kept a journal so I can keep track of all the amazing skilled I learned on the job.
