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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to interact with prospective high school students on a more personal level. As a tour guide, I'm used to communicating with students and parents on a regular basis, but I have time constraints in which I'm supposed to say very specific things. My job as a camp counselor removed those constraints and allowed me to share experiences and random tidbits of information to help these students decide where they want to end up in the next couple of years.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more time for the students to relax. From the moment the students woke up they were always on their feet. Whether it be walking, completing an activity, or even talking to professors, there was never a dull moment for them to sit and absorb all of the information and ask questions.

Advice

To roll with the punches. My camp followed a strict schedule and the students had to be at a certain place by a certain time. Many of the presenters were not as punctual as the schedule. Sometimes there were empty time slots in which I filled with random games and entertainment whilst other times I had to stop the presenter as they were running over. It was difficult at the beginning as I didn't want to seem rude, but I have a job to do and that's what I'll end up doing.
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Psychology Research Intern

July 2020 - May 2021 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

Learning about research and psychology

What I wish was different

More flexible with school

Advice

Great experience to put on a resume, but very academic and rigorous material covered.
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Other

December 2020 - August 2021 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

The community of volunteers and paid employees I worked with were all very dedicated to our cause and pleasant to work with!

What I wish was different

Advice

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barrett work study scholar

August 2021 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

I liked the opportunity to work on a special project for students with disabilities.

What I wish was different

I wish to be more involved in the implementation of the program.

Advice

It is a suitable student-job
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Student Leader

January 2019 • Mesa, AZ

What I liked

I love the people I work with as well as learning the ins and outs of how the university works.

What I wish was different

Communication between the four campuses is difficult and I wish for something that will allow this to get better.

Advice

Always ask for help when you don't know what to do. Its better to work with someone for a longer amount of time because you need to ask your supervisors questions rather than having a quick talk with someone and give out wrong information.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

October 2019 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

The sooner you get involved with research the better!
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

January 2021 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

The lab has a very supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

What I wish was different

I would like to work on more projects independently to grow as a researcher.

Advice

Sometimes a research position may not be your first choice but you may find, as I did, that I love what I am able to do and want to pursue it as a career.
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office aide

May 2019 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

Student worker jobs are very convenient.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Student worker

May 2019 • Mesa, AZ

What I liked

Create your own schedule, good working environment

What I wish was different

Advice

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Language teacher

February - April 2019 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

Working with children and being able to teach my native language (Italian). The job was creative and fun and I received college credit.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more resources to prepare me for teaching methods

Advice

Be creative and believe in your abilities and qualifications. There’s always a learning curve when doing something new.
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Student Worker

January 2019 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

The engaging environment and tasks that further my studies here at ASU.

What I wish was different

Better communication channels.

Advice

Arizona State is a wonderful place to have a student worker job at.
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Software Developer

October 2018 • Gilbert, AZ

What I liked

I am gaining real industry experience by applying what I have learned in my classes. This helped me gain an advantage in my senior-level class because I have prior knowledge of what is being taught.

What I wish was different

I would like to have more developers in my team because currently there are only two of us. This would allow me to gain more team engaging experience.

Advice

I think it is important to find a job that relates to your degree while you are attending school. This will help solidify your understanding of the material and help you grow as a professional before graduation. Even if it's a part-time job, having a mentor teach you can be extremely beneficial in your future success.
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Office Assistant

May 2019 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

I enjoyed learning new skills to add to my resume. The experience I had utilizing my resources here as a student enabled me to help me obtain this position.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to exercise more of the skills that I personally felt like I needed to work on. Although this was a great experience working on campus for ASU, I would still have like to be involved with more experience through other opportunities as well.

Advice

One piece of advice would be to tell others that handshake really is a useful tool that is offered for students. It helped me get started navigating my online professional presence to later start joining platforms like Linkedin.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

July 2019 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

The availability in the summer to go to the university.

What I wish was different

Walking across campus is very hot during the summer.

Advice

Use the free time as a student during the summer to either work or take classes at ASU.
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Tech Consultant

June 2017 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

This job is amazing! The interactions with the students are very nice.

What I wish was different

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Math Tutor

May - July 2019 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

4 day week

What I wish was different

Long work hours

Advice

Made me better at math
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Laboratory Aide

November 2018 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

I enjoy seeing the practical applications of knowledge drawn from the unbelievably vast body of scientific research and inquiry. The diversity of background and experience in this particular community, along with its dedication to cross-discipline collaboration, has made this position a dream come true.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had embraced an opportunity like this earlier in my life.

Advice

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Facilities Manager

September 2016 - December 2019 • Glendale, AZ

What I liked

Community

What I wish was different

Increased pay aligned with state wages

Advice

Start early in your college career and network with your co-workers
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Canvas Course Bulder

January 2019 • Mesa, AZ

What I liked

I liked my boss, very helpful. I goto use my design skills.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Learn as much skills as you can. Will definitely help you succeed in the future.
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Front Desk Receptionist

February 2019 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

As a speech and hearing major, I had the opportunity to be exposed to the types of patients I will be taking care of. It is a great chance to see if you will enjoy the career path you have chosen.

What I wish was different

It's a student worker job, so I won't be working there after graduation.

Advice

One piece of advice is to use your summer working or volunteering in places that relate to your major. You will gain experience and it will be great for applications or resumes.
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