I love the fact that I have the opportunity to learn about medications, patients, and the different laws surrounding the pharmacy and medicine.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been trained more thoroughly. It seems this position has a pretty steep learning curve and it took me about 6 months to get everything down. Honestly, I'm still actively learning with each day I work, but I wish I could've been taught the basics through hands on experience with another person rather than me figuring things out for myself.
Advice
Try to find someone who can actively help in your training, and always ask questions!
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Customer Service Associate
February 2016 • Cedarburg, WI
What I liked
I met a variety of people and I enjoy helping others. I also experienced managerial duties and got to be more invovled with the company, which has helped me prepare for my future career in marketing after graduation.
What I wish was different
I was always moving from store to store around Ozaukee County, but it gave me a wider range of experience through different customer segments and layout designs based off of geographical location. I wish I could have been consistent with a store and been able to grow through the managment experience by being payed for the work I was putting in.
Advice
Everyday is a new opportunity to wake up and go and learn something new, whether it's through scrolling through and article or whether it's through meeting someone new. Overall, go into everyday as an awesome opportunity to grow.
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Retail
August 2015 • Nacogdoches, TX
What I liked
A lot of experience throughout the store. I've worked here for 3 years and there is always a new challenge to overcome.
What I wish was different
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Customer Service Associate
May - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Interacting and working together with my co-workers. Also the occasional drama and scenes caused by unruly and rude customers whose ego is larger than the sun.
What I wish was different
I wish I been paid more for the things I have to deal with. Short-change scam artists, thieves, and rude customers. I also wish I was able to gain an internship and do something that relevant with my major.
Advice
Don't wait till the end of the spring semester to start applying to jobs. Apply early since that when you will have the most opportunities. Also go to career fair even if you are freshman or sophomore so you can get your name out there. Companies keep track of this stuff and they may contact you once you enter your junior/senior year.
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Customer Service Representative
May - August 2018 • Hutto, TX
What I liked
Getting to meet new people and learning how to deal with stressful situations
What I wish was different
Everything was good
Advice
Make sure to come to work on time.
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Sales Clerk
October 2015 • Forest Hill, MD
What I liked
I enjoyed the atmosphere and proximity to my house so that I did not have to travel very far when needed on short notice.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to work more hours in the lab because I like that position better then being up front.
Advice
Summer jobs can be hectic but very rewarding to the average college student so I would absolutely recommend one to everyone.
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Marketing and Merchandising Intern
June - August 2018 • Deerfield, IL
What I liked
Everything! Hands-on learning, lunch & learns with leadership, case study competition, having a real impact, meeting other analysts
What I wish was different
Clocking in and out - just nix it
Advice
Take advantage of all of the people at the company who truly want to learn from you and help you excel!
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Coumunity Management Intern
June - August 2018 • Anaheim, CA
What I liked
I was able to see a change in culture at Walgreens. The company was working on upscaling its team members by giving them more responsibilities. Team members were held accountable for certain measures throughout the store. This helped drive pride for not only the store but the company as well. Even though the duration of my internship lasted 10 weeks, it was amazing to see the growth of each team member and the company as a whole.
What I wish was different
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Supply Chain Intern
June - August 2018 • Waxahachie, TX
What I liked
I liked the organizational design with the program over the course of 10 weeks. We used DMAIC project format to meet deliverables that were assigned by the senior level management on-site. It was more of a mental gaant design in our heads, but each phase was divided. We were expected to complete each phases deliverables while focusing on our end goal deliverables every other week.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had a designated mentor that was with me throughout the entire internship to show me different types of duties that he/she had, but instead myself and two other interns were basically thrown to the wolves.
Advice
I would say that going into an internship do not hesitate to ask questions no matter how dumb you may think it may make you feel.
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customer service
June 2018 • Alameda, CA
What I liked
simple tasks
What I wish was different
job roles/ outdated tech/more workers
Advice
customers will hurt your feels
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Marketing Intern
June - August 2018 • Deerfield, IL
What I liked
Great experience! The internship also included a case competition and the project you get assigned is picked based on your interests and strengths. I loved the company culture and internship program activities.
What I wish was different
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Pharmacy Technician
January 2018 • Union Township, NJ
What I liked
Experience
What I wish was different
Work organization
Advice
Great for anyone who is interested in health care
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Customer Service Associate
June - August 2018 • Ludlow, MA
What I liked
Coworkers
What I wish was different
Incentives/Rewards for work above and beyond required.
Advice
N/a
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Store Associate
March 2014 • Menomonee Falls, WI
What I liked
I love the people I work with and most of the customers! Since I’ve been there for a good amount years a lot of the neighborhood people know me by name.
What I wish was different
Well since I’ve been in school I haven’t had a job that was related to what I study, therefore that’s what I wish I had different. I get the person to person connection but nothing else beyond that.
Advice
Walgreens is a great starter job!! They’ll always work with your school schedule and you can move up in the company pretty fast.
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Customer Service Associate
May - October 2018 • Wayne, NJ
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish that it had been more challenging and career applicable.
Advice
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Marketing and Merchandising Intern
June - August 2018 • Deerfield, IL
What I liked
I loved learning about the rotational program and having a variety of responsibilities throughout the summer. The case study competition was great as well - I was able to learn a lot from my peers.
What I wish was different
More organized overall internship programs.
Advice
Learn as much as you possibly - they're all there to help you!!
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
June 2013 • Ogden, UT
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
This job is incredible for students! They really work well around your schedule.
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Pharmacy Technician
August 2018 • Wilmette, IL
What I liked
The people I am working with and the support system that exists amongst the employees.
What I wish was different
The Walgreens in understaffed for the patient volume, and they have some policies that slow down the workflow making it inefficient and inconvenient for employees.
Advice
It is a good job overall and it gives good experience working in customer service, especially since some customers are rather hostile and really test your ability to remain calm and helpful.
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Pharmacy Technician
May - August 2018 • Libertyville, IL
What I liked
What I wish was different
The retail part of the job was very unappealing. Having to deal with rude and impatient customers on a daily basis was no enjoyable. That being said it helped me realize that I did not want to do that for the rest of my life.
Advice
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Customer Service Associate
September 2017 • Lincoln, NE
What I liked
I enjoy working off of campus
What I wish was different
I wish that when I had been working on the register that I had been more able to work on homework during down times within the store
Advice
Make sure that you are able to work with the company as well as your homework schedule
