The work environment was great and all the people are amazing!
What I wish was different
not much
Advice
It has given me great real world experience!
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Research Assistant
October 2018 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
The research is very independent. I devised my own protocols for computer analysis and executed them on my schedule.
What I wish was different
It has been a positive experience overall, but I wish I was able to work more closely with other people in my lab.
Advice
Be persistent when applying to research positions. Many of the Principle Investigators do want undergraduate research assistants, but are so busy with other things that they only pay attention to students who follow up on their own accord.
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Front Desk Receptionist
May 2016 - December 2019 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
Networking with SLU Administration and other students
What I wish was different
Not Applicable
Advice
Use these as a way to make new friends and learn more about your campus and surroundings
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Human Resource Student Worker
July 2017 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
I get a lot of experience with a bunch of different computer programs along with bettering my customer service skills.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Work smarter not harder.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
I loved the hours. I could work from home on some days and still accomplish my goals.
What I wish was different
I wish I was given more responsibility while I was there.
Advice
Networking is more important than your gpa.
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Facilities Student Worker
May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
Independent work, good coworkers and management, on-campus housing, good wage.
What I wish was different
Facilities did not hire a crew manager until halfway through the summer, leaving the oversight to student workers and full-time maintenance workers. One particular full-time employee attempted to give orders to student workers with no authority while he did nothing. When a manager was hired, they instated extremely difficult and often impossible deadlines that were incongruent with the condition of the buildings.
Advice
Be prepared to step up to guide fellow workers to get the job done.
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Cash/Audit Student Worker
May 2019 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
This job allows me to handle tasks at my own speed and through my own processes. I know what is expected of me and my boss allows me to handle projects on my own.
What I wish was different
Advice
If you do not understand something, ask your boss. Hopefully, your boss will open and willing to help you undestand your task which makes the job a lot simpler.
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SLU101 Leader
June 2017 - July 2018 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
Social Networking
What I wish was different
Advice
Be open to changing leadership styles
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Student Worker Meta Scripta Digitalization
July 2019 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
The hours were nice and the work load was not hard. It was mostly waiting for the machine to scan the microfilms or transfer files.
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
Bring something to do while you work
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Information Technology Intern
August 2018 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
I love working with students and faculty. It developed my passion for IT even further as I got to get closer with the full-time staff and supervisors. I also live in an off-campus apartment so walking to work was very peaceful during the summer.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Just enjoy what you do. There are many people who do not enjoy a 9-5 Mon-Fri. I genuinely enjoyed it simply because I love what I do.
