Hy-Vee

Delicatessen Clerk

May 2017 • Norfolk, NE

What I liked

I liked serving customers and meeting new people like my co-workers. I also enjoyed hearing customers voice their satisfactions.

What I wish was different

Better management and less physical labor.

Advice

If you like monotonous jobs that don't require a lot of experience or thought, then this is a nice starter job.

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Produce Clerk

June 2017 • Pella, IA

What I liked

All employees were kind and caring. It felt like I mattered to them. They're very flexible with your school schedule and social life as well.

What I wish was different

I wish management had not be showing favoritism or trying to push drama in the store.

Advice

I would share that no matter what job you have, if you are being mistreated do not be afraid to stand up for yourself. However, I would also say don't be afraid to take risks. Employers love employees who take risk!

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Courtesy Clerk

May - August 2018 • Storm Lake, IA

What I liked

I worked under the managers of the kitchen to clean, operate equipment, and prepare food for in-store customers. I also prepared food for caterings and delivered those caterings. I had tremendous fun acting autonomously and making my own decisions while still be accountable to my overseers. I also loved interacting with customers.

What I wish was different

I wish I had of capitalized even more on interacting with customers.

Advice

Don't discount summer jobs! They may not be glorious, but they can give you great insight into what you're good at and what type of person you are.

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Bakery Clerk

June 2016 • Brooklyn Park, MN

What I liked

I really liked my manager and the people I worked with. They were all so nice!

What I wish was different

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Sushi Chef

June 2015 • Fremont, NE

What I liked

I like having the option to be creative with what I make and shocking customers with beautiful sushi. I also enjoy being my own boss. My manager allows me to order, do inventory, and set my own schedule to meet sales demands.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

It is quite a lot of responsibility. It is not a job for the faint of heart or for a person who does not care.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

June 2017 - July 2019 • Columbia, MO

What I liked

fast-paced environment, learning about pharmaceuticals and that side of health care was fun

What I wish was different

unfortunately, the management

Advice

it'll take MONTHS before you truly feel comfortable working independently. such a multi-faceted job

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Pharmacy Intern

May 2016 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I love my coworkers and that my pharmacists work everyday to help me learn something new.

What I wish was different

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Produce Clerk

April - August 2019 • Kansas City, MO

What I liked

My coworkers were friendly and I enjoyed the environment I walked into every day.

What I wish was different

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

August 2018 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

The schedule flexibility

What I wish was different

Stronger management decisions

Advice

Be ready to work hard and be able to multi-task

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Customer Service Correspondence Clerk

May - August 2019 • Kearney, NE

What I liked

I liked how it was very easy and did not require a lot of beforehand knowledge to do the job effectively. Most customers were good and my co-workers were fun to interact with. Also, there were a lot of things I was required to do so the shifts went relatively fast.

What I wish was different

Overall, customer service wasn't too bad but I also worked at self-checkout so I wish I would've gotten more sifts at customer service.

Advice

Make sure you learn to be patient because there will be some customers who will be frustrated and just not in a mood to deal with someone. While most customers were very kind and understanding some will not be.

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HyVee Checker

May - August 2019 • Ames, IA

What I liked

I liked helping people the most by working as a checker.

What I wish was different

I wish I was given more opportunities to work different jobs around Hyvee.

Advice

It’s difficult, but be patient and caring with everyone. It opens up a different perspective on how you communicate with people.

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Meat Clerk

October 2018 • St. Joseph, MO

What I liked

The employees are all friendly and always have a great attitude

What I wish was different

I wish I did a little more effort in to my work

Advice

You have to be quick

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Cashier

August 2018 • Mankato, MN

What I liked

I liked how flexible they were with my hours, how easy it was to find someone to cover my shift. It also isn't difficult.

What I wish was different

Advice

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courtesy clerk

February - April 2018 • Marshall, MN

What I liked

Flexible with hours

What I wish was different

I wish there was more of a structure with manager relations

Advice

Be sure to make connections. Having people you know in your area makes the work day go by much faster.

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Meat Clerk

February 2016 • Omaha, NE

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to take on more responsibility within the department by showing my managers I was willing to work hard. My managers took notice and gave me more tasks, as well as taught me more skills that I now use in my day-to-day work environment.

What I wish was different

The management turnover was very high during the Summer, and it was hard at times to flex with the changing expectations between different work styles.

Advice

I would suggest finding a job that has good management. No matter what style of managing takes place, a good manager will make the job easier by communicating clearly and recognizing talent.

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Cashi

November 2017 - August 2018 • Storm Lake, IA

What I liked

All the people I worked with and got to meet.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have picked up more hours.

Advice

Work hard and make your way up through management.

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Bartender

March 2017 - October 2018 • Omaha, NE

What I liked

I loved the people who came in and my job overall.

What I wish was different

Nothing that I can think of at the moment.

Advice

It is such a great experience working with people especially around alcohol which makes the situation a lot harder to handle.

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Meat clerk

June 2016 • Des Moines, IA

What I liked

Flexible hours

What I wish was different

Management structure

Advice

Show up, Don't call in and it's easy

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Salad Maker

May - August 2018 • Lincoln, NE

What I liked

The flexibility, working with others and opportunities to train others.

What I wish was different

More opportunities to move to different positions of the store.

Advice

Show up to work on time, work hard, and listen to the managers.

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Caribou Barista

March 2016 • Rochester, MN

What I liked

I love the atmosphere and how collaborative people are.

What I wish was different

We have had a lot of manager changes over the past three year I worked there. I have seen three new department managers and 2 different assistant mangers.