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Behavioral Disorder Counselor Intern

June - July 2018 • Memphis, TN

What I liked

I liked most about the internship was receiving great life advice.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have did the internship longer than what I did.

Advice

I received a lot of wonderful information from the owner.

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Research

January 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I can improve my skills and knowledge

What I wish was different

Being paid and do something relating to industry

Advice

Try hard

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Nanny

May - August 2018 • Grand Junction, CO

What I liked

Schedualing was on me and my time. Money was good, bosses very kind and understanding.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have gotten more hours to be able to make more money for a savings account.

Advice

Learning how to “parent” in the style their parents do can be tough as views can be different. Also finding a way to show the kids you are the authority figure and getting them to respect you.

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Babysitter

June - September 2018 • Torrance, CA

What I liked

Being able to manage children and secure their wellbeing for prolonged periods of time, while directing educational and engaging activities.

What I wish was different

Hours did not always conform to my schedule, but it was manageable.

Advice

Try and create the environment that you want from the first day.

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Medical Record Transcriber

June 2018 • Fort Collins, CO

What I liked

This job provided great experience and helpful insight to someone like myself who was looking for a window into the healthcare industry.

What I wish was different

I wish that some aspects of the hiring process had been more organized but overall there was nothing that I wish were significantly different.

Advice

This experience is an opportunity not only to learn the basics of medical transcription but to observe how providers interact with each other and those that they serve. My advice is to be mindful of that and to remember to take in the whole experience.

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Research Assistant

July 2017 - May 2018 • Warrnambool, Victoria

What I liked

I liked being able to go in and learn about material that interested me.

What I wish was different

I wish there would have been an available paid position.

Advice

Put yourself out there and volunteer even if they don't pay because experience makes a difference.

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Nanny

May - August 2018 • Littleton, CO

What I liked

I enjoyed the flexibility of the job and the amount of authority I was given. I was trusted to make the right choices and handled situations in real time.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Real Estate Administrative Assistant

May - August 2018 • Temecula, CA

What I liked

Learning about a new industry.

What I wish was different

Be more outside and not stuck behind a desk.

Advice

Do it! Soak up as much information as possible.

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no job

June 2018 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

didn't have a summer job

What I wish was different

didn't have a summer job

Advice

didn't have a summer job

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Restaurant Server

May 2017 • Fort Collins, CO

What I liked

The people who came in and the coworkers

What I wish was different

Advice

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Special Olympics chaperone and class-A volunteer

October 2010 • Madison, WI

What I liked

I love working with the athletes

What I wish was different

We always need more volunteers

Advice

It is a great experience

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Nanny

May 2018 • Glenwood Springs, CO

What I liked

Working with kids

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

N/A

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Nanny

January 2018 • Fort Collins, CO

What I liked

I liked being able to play and work with children .

What I wish was different

I wish we would have done more activities and made more time for creativity.

Advice

Try to adapt your schedule (sleeping especially), so that your work experience is more enjoyable.

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Nanny

May - July 2018 • Vashon, WA

What I liked

Easy going job, great kids.

What I wish was different

There was some information about the kids that should have been shared beforehand.

Advice

Ask questions!

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hospitality and catering

May - August 2018 • Seoul, South Korea

What I liked

Meeting new people at my job; my coworkers; the tips

What I wish was different

Time schedule more flexible

Advice

If you are okay with long hours on your feet and taking orders; the night time shifts then you are all good

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Nanny

May 2018 • Evergreen, CO

What I liked

Flexible and fun! I get to play all day in a relaxed environment. My favorite part is watching kids learn things and grow.

What I wish was different

The hours fluctuate a lot. It can be a pro and con.

Advice

It takes a lot of persistence and dead ends to secure a nannying job but once you do, it is worth it.

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Firefighter

May - August 2018 • Davis, CA

What I liked

I loved the practical clinical experience and interacting with all sorts of demographics and being able to provide a service during a challenging time. The work environment was supportive and i learned more then I think I could have in a classroom setting. I was able to have a significant amount of experience with patient interactions and clinical experience.

What I wish was different

Honestly, I would not have changed a thing. The schedule was unpredictable but the job was extremely challenging and rewarding.

Advice

Work hard. The work that you put forward for your self and the professionalism that you show will be seen and work in your favor.

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Undergraduate research

January - August 2018 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

The flexibility of hours.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Set goals for your research with small milestones reaching up to your big goal to hold yourself accountable.

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Personal care attendant

April 2018 • Irvine, CA

What I liked

Flexible scheduling Understanding employer

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Take it because it helps a lot!

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Observing a PT

June - August 2018 • Temple, TX

What I liked

I liked being able to get my foot in the door. This opportunity allowed me to be able to see what my life would actually be like as a Physical Therapist. Also, it was such a continuous learning process and made me more knowledgeable in the field of PT.