Food Lion

Cashier

May 2019 • Lake Wylie, SC

What I liked

I liked being able to talk to people and it kept me busy all summer.

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten better pay.

Advice

Cashiering is not for everyone. It is pretty draining, especially if your customers are rude. But you do meet some pretty fantastic people every now and again!

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Grocery Stocker

June 2019 • Thomasville, NC

What I liked

Friendly staff.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Office Assistant

November 2013 • China Grove, NC

What I liked

The company works really well with my schedule as a student.

What I wish was different

Occasionally, I wished more hours were available.

Advice

It can seem hard at first, but practice definitely makes perfect. Develop a routine that you use consistently.

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Cashier

August 2017 • Mount Jackson, VA

What I liked

I liked be able to work with coworkers who were nice and enjoyed being there. I also like that I was able to get some good customer service experience.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make sure you are ready to work and are a friendly person because your customers really appreciate it.

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Deli Clerk

May 2016 • Glen Burnie, MD

What I liked

I like that chance to work with different people.

What I wish was different

The turnover rate is high.

Advice

Be dependable for a job. If you can’t be able to work the hours you say you can work then maybe it’s not for you.

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Cashier

February 2017 • Chester, VA

What I liked

The customers and my co-workers.

What I wish was different

More appreciation for the hard work done.

Advice

Not that bad being a cashier.

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Office Assistant

April 2019 • Hillsville, VA

What I liked

I loved getting to help my customers in daily transactions. I love my job!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier

June - August 2019 • Fayetteville, NC

What I liked

My coworkers were very nice and all the managers were very friendly.

What I wish was different

I wish they had given me more things to do when the store was not busy.

Advice

Where comfortable shoes because you are standing a lot.

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Front End Associate

June 2016 • Cherryville, NC

What I liked

I've been working there for a while and I like the family feel of the employees throughout the store. I also like how willing they are to train you for new skills to give you a feel of how other departments work. Food Lion also cares tremendously for their customers and are always coming up with new ways to increase customer satisfaction.

What I wish was different

There isn't much that I would change. Some days are more stressful than others, but that just comes with the job.

Advice

Being a cashier allows you to be exposed to many different people and can sometimes have its challenges. Just remember no matter what to be respectful help the customer in any way you can.

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Cashier

October 2014 • Lexington, NC

What I liked

The management team really care about their employees and help to make them feel comfortable and welcomed. Food lion is flexible with hours and student's schedules.

What I wish was different

I don't have any complaints about this job. They work well to accommodate for disabilities and treat their workers well. While I attend university they hold my job for when I return for summer and Christmas break. I can't complain!

Advice

Communicate with supervisors and know yourself and what you can handle. Customer service jobs are difficult for some people.

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Marketing supervisor

February 2017 - May 2019 • Raleigh, NC

What I liked

Working environment

What I wish was different

More communication between management

Advice

Marketing is super rewarding in terms of feeling accomplished. If you are thinking about it, go for it.

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Cashier

June 2017 • Gloucester County, VA

What I liked

The connections and friendships I mad with my co-workers and the skills I learned. Working here helped me step out of my shell and start communicating with others

What I wish was different

customers taking things out on the cashiers like being out of a certain item or is discontinuing an item we carry

Advice

Learn how to handle unsatisfied customers and be able to answer their questions

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Customer Lead

November 2017 • Dillwyn, VA

What I liked

I like the ability to assist and provide friendly service. The job also taught me strong key values. Also my social networking improved drastically.

What I wish was different

I honestly tried to work beyond my position.

Advice

That everyone is not friendly, you must approach a person like you would approach family, with an honest intent and let the energy reciprocate.

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Customer service lead

June 2014 • Lexington, NC

What I liked

I liked the experience of working with other people and growing my leadership skills

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had a set schedule

Advice

Always go to work with a smile on your face, you don’t know whose life you could make a positive impact on.

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Cashier

June - August 2019 • Bedford, VA

What I liked

Easy job, met lots of people

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Everyone should work a minimum wage type job at least once in their life so that they can have some compassion/understanding for others in that position.

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Cashier

August 2019 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

Working with others & being a helper to those in need.

What I wish was different

The value of the employees.

Advice

Selflessness and kindness is needed. You’re there to serve, but don’t let people walk all over you. Be polite and honest. A smile goes a long way.

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Customer Service Representative

August 2015 - November 2018 • Holly Springs, NC

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Management doesn't care about you.

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Associate Relations Intern

May - August 2018 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

I had free reign on my projects and my manager trusted me to do a good job and let me run with my ideas.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more to do, I finished my project early and they never answered me when I asked for more work.

Advice

Set expectations early so you know what to do and when and how to go about it.

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Cashier

October 2017 • Goochland, VA

What I liked

I liked how nice and friendly everyone was no matter the situation. I was really loved at FoodLion and being there with all of my people really made me feel good. They were like my second family, my work family. In working there, I found two people who are now so close to me more than anyone else and I thank my job for giving me that opportunity.