I loved being able to work outside, have open flexibility while also taking summer classes, a supportive work environment, and working somewhere that is helping the planet.
What I wish was different
Nothing, it was the best job experience!
Advice
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Camp Counselor
June - July 2019 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
Working with the children and being outside.
What I wish was different
More field trips with the children.
Advice
Patience is key. Working with children you need to develop patience and good listening skills.
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Copy area assistant
May 2019 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I like the management and team. Was trained well and enjoyed the productivity of the shop
What I wish was different
More pay
Advice
Just pay attention and take your time in this position. Attention to detail is more important than getting things done quickly and wrong.
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Custodial Admin
May 2019 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
All the supervisors in the custodial department are phenomenal at working with my class schedule and understanding that I'm a student first.
What I wish was different
Honestly, nothing!
Advice
There's a lot to learn so you have to be a fast learner and pay really good attention and ask questions.
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Peak Performance Math Coach
May 2018 • Buffalo, MN
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
This is the second summer that I served as a math coach, and I truly enjoyed the experience. This position is a great opportunity to help other students be get ready for college, both from a class and mental standpoint. Anyone who enjoys math and helping others should apply for this job.
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OnBase Student Worker
March 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
Love working with people I know and learning new things!
What I wish was different
Advice
Do the trainings and be eager to learn!
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Summer REU Intern
June - August 2019 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
The research that I was doing was very interesting and with leading members of the field. There were also weekly talks about current research that faculty were doing related to astronomy and planetary science. We also went on organized field trips to cool locations such as Meteor Crater, the Discovery Channel Telescope, and more. The location of Flagstaff was also very nice.
What I wish was different
I wish that the interns had a more centralized work space since we were all kind of scattered around. I also wish that our living spaces in the dorms there were closer together as not all of us were directly near each other.
Advice
Learn to budget your meals! The food costs were not covered, only travel and housing. So if you want to keep food costs down, learn to cook basic things.
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Peer Mentor
August 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I love working with First Year students and doing whatever I can to make sure that they succeed.
What I wish was different
I would like for the class to be more interactive than it is, but the professor will not listen to any of the recommendations that I have. I feel like people would enjoy it more, and that is how most, if not all, sociology classes are.
Advice
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
July 2019 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I enjoyed the experience in my field. I have a leg up in my classes now.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Make the steps to get on your professor’s good sides to reach opportunities like this.
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Feild Technition
May 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I got to travel all around the Southwestern United States: Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah to collect ecological data for a large research project at NAU.
What I wish was different
Advice
One of the best opportunities and summers/jobs I have ever had! If you get an opportunity take it, and grow your network.
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Residential Desk Monitor
June - August 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
The flexibility of hours
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Manage your time well and relax
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Water safety Instructor
May 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I love the people there! My coworkers and bosses are amazing. The pay is pretty good for on campus too .
What I wish was different
The day to day activities can get repetitive.
Advice
If you go for this, go with enough time to get management training!
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Research Assistant
January 2017 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I like that I get to learn more about nutrition and health while at work.
What I wish was different
Not sitting inside of an office majority of the time.
Advice
Give your all to any job or internship you have because it could turn into something full time.
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Academic Advisor
October 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
My experience so far has been incredible and extremely rewarding. I'm using my experiences at NAU to directly translate into work that I enjoy. I've been learning a lot in my new role, and it has been challenging me in the best ways possible.
What I wish was different
I wish I had used my personal network earlier in my job search. I was really worried about not having a job for a little bit, and while it wasn't a long period after graduation that I didn't have a job, I wish I would've applied to all sorts of places instead of just one regional area that I was interested in moving to.
Advice
Utilize all of your experiences, or as many as you can, while you're in your undergraduate studies. They will contribute just as much, sometimes more, than your education. It's good to do the best you can in school, but also balance time for involvements that are just as important to you.
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Field Assistant
July - August 2017 • Fairbanks, AK
What I liked
It was a life-changing experience. I loved working outside every day.
What I wish was different
I wouldn’t change anything.
Advice
Even if you don’t think you’re qualified for something, you never know what other opportunities could come up just by putting yourself out there. I was a freshman applying for this research gig amongst graduating seniors with way more experience than me. But forming a relationship with the grad students who were interviewing opened up other opportunities for me that allowed me to get some amazing field work experience.
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HR Assistant
September 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I love working in Human Resources at NAU. The people who work in this office have been incredibly supportive.
What I wish was different
Advice
If the opportunity for a job comes your way, go for it. Even if it isn't in a related field to your college degree, it is a great idea to get a variety of experience in as many areas as possible!
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Program Coordinator
July 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I love my work, I get to help people and there's a lot of flexibility in the projects that I am able to take on.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more real-world experiences in college in my field, such as internships and research.
Advice
It's never too early to start getting involved in your career path. While it might be tempting to work full time in retail while you're taking classes, that can take away from other important experiences that may help you get ahead before you graduate. Understandably, a lot of students must work, but if you need a full time job then aim for something related to your field or take on small volunteer positions during the breaks.
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Graphic Designer, Sr.
April 2017 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I like designing full-time with a team of designers.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to do more design project managing.
Advice
Since we're an internal agency, we have MANY levels of approvals we have to get–which means MANY rounds of revisions.
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Communications Coordinator
October 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
Everyone is extremely helpful and the employee benefits are fantastic. It is an awesome place to work for, very rewarding, and a beautiful location.
What I wish was different
I wish the on-boarding process had been a bit smoother. I had worked for the university 4 months prior and it meant I did not have to fill out the regular paperwork. Unfortunately we did not realize this until after I had been waiting for the on-boarding email for a week. It was not a bad experience, it was just the one negative in the process.
Advice
Start applying for jobs early, even if you think you aren't 100% qualified. Many employers are looking for a desire to work and a willingness to learn. Passion and enthusiasm go farther than you think, and most employers are willing to work with you to get you where you need to be for them, as long as you have some base knowledge and a willingness to learn. NAU is an excellent community to work for and I HIGHLY recommend it to everyone.
