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City of Iowa City
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Student Intern
May - September 2021 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
My boss was great, the work was engaging, and I learned about how city jobs work
What I wish was different
I wish that I could have done more social media development and I wish I had asked my boss more about her career path
Advice
Really use your boss as a resource.
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Office Assistant
May - September 2019 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
Flexible hours, easy going co-workers, good pay.
What I wish was different
Better parking situation.
Advice
Bring headphones, they'll let you listen to music, but you still need to pay attention to walk-ins and the phone
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Pool Lifeguard
April 2016 - July 2019 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
The staff was really friendly, and the work environment made work a breeze.
What I wish was different
I wish the management was a bit different near the end but still very nice.
Advice
It’s a great summer job for some good cash.
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
I enjoyed working with children and having a consistent schedule.
What I wish was different
I wish the training had been more clear.
Advice
Ask as many questions about the job before week 1.
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Grounds Maintenance Worker
April - August 2018 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
I liked being able to work outside under a good group of supervisors. I also liked the variation of the tasks we did day to day.
What I wish was different
Maybe a little bit more pay would’ve been nice.
Advice
Come prepared with headphones and something to listen to or else the days can be very long.
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Summer Camp Counselor
March - August 2018 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
Good hours and it kept me busy throughout the summer. Helped me learn how to work well with kids.
What I wish was different
The organization of the camp was not great and working with the kids was stressful.
Advice
Great for anyone interested in working with children. The kids are fun, but things can get overwhelming.
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Recreation Program Coordinator
April - August 2018 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
Good people, expected a lot but were fair and clear about expectations
What I wish was different
Advice
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Summer Camp Coordinator
June - August 2018 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
Planning and time management experience
What I wish was different
I had begun planning early and offered the position in a more timely manner.
Advice
Plan your day so you can work on accomplishing more in a day rather than planning for the week.
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Customer Service Representative
July 2017 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
Easy job, good pay
What I wish was different
Advice
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