Burlington Stores

Cashier

November 2020 - February 2021 • Hazlet, NJ

What I liked

The managers and team were really nice

What I wish was different

I wish it was more organized and to get everyone’s schedules correct

Advice

Even if you are treated very kindly you should never be adriana to say no to things you are not comfortable doing. Only you know your limits.

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Buying intern

June - August 2021 • Burlington, NJ

What I liked

Felt official and exposed me to working in a corporate environment.

What I wish was different

Ability to be more creative.

Advice

Be proactive with asking for work.

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Buying Intern

June - August 2021 • Burlington, NJ

What I liked

From the start of the internship, I was a full-time team member. I was able to email vendors, attend buying meetings, and help plan for upcoming months.

What I wish was different

I would not change anything about the internship. It was extremely hands-on and I was able to be truly exposed to the life of a buyer.

Advice

Come ready to work! This internship was fast-paced and gave students a real opportunity to see what it is like working at the company.

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Cashier

October 2020 • North Riverside, IL

What I liked

Flexible hours for students, respectful colleagues, safe environment

What I wish was different

Managers attitudes and views, better scheduling for customers and employees (unnecessarily long lines due to being understaffed)

Advice

Your mental health comes first so if completing a job becomes too much, talk to your manager and step away from it.

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Cashier

May - August 2020 • Frisco, TX

What I liked

I liked that it was close to home for me, and the people I worked with were nice and willing to help me out.

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten to learn more about certain things in the retail world, like merchandising, ticketing, etc.

Advice

Retail is just as bad as everyone says it is in the beginning, but don't quit because you get a bad start. Keep going and you just might learn something and enjoy yourself.

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Cashier

June 2019 - March 2020 • Humble, TX

What I liked

I got to meet a lot of people and practice interacting with different people

What I wish was different

I wish I started earlier.

Advice

Be prepared to meet and interact with different kinds of people, some who are similar to you and some who are very different.

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Check Out Cashier

June - August 2019 • Cedar Rapids, IA

What I liked

I liked working with customers and also sorting out the racks.

What I wish was different

I wish the organizational system was more streamlined.

Advice

Some jobs offer hours that vary week to week so only take a job like that if you can afford it, is good for a flexible schedule.

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Warehouse

April - August 2019 • North Olmsted, OH

What I liked

Favorable hours

What I wish was different

Higher pay

Advice

Always work your hardest, you never know where one connection can get you.

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Receiving Associate

October 2017 • Austell, GA

What I liked

I like the early mornings that I work and my co workers. I have learned a lot of customer service skills from being here.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could move up in the company and learn more on the corporate side of things.

Advice

This is a great company to work for. If you get hired at Burlington soak in as much information and new skills that you can.

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Santitazation

July - September 2020 • Valley Stream, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed serving customers as they entered the store with a clean environment. The interaction with people was quite interesting and educating as I learn how to meet someone's wishes.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more protective gear as I interact with a high volume of people. A mask and latex gloves were not enough protection for me.

Advice

When you show people you care, most of them reciprocate with appreciation but you have to give yourself a certain amount of allowance for those who don't.

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Cashier

June - August 2020 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I met different people and was able to touch up on my Spanish-speaking skills.

What I wish was different

Retail stores don't run well without exploitation. The (3) managers on 14th Street never really cared about my personal schedule, which meant they never tried to work with me and/or made it a hassle to adjust my schedule. They spoke to me like I was incompetent at times and violated (they still are) a bunch of COVID-19 health regulations which also motivated me to leave ASAP.

Advice

Only do this temporarily please, would definitely not work there again unless it was to make emergency cash.

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Sales Associate

June 2020 • Garden City, NY

What I liked

Management is very nice, and treats everyone like family. Very flexible with scheduling.

What I wish was different

Maybe the pay a little higher since you do, do a lot for not that much pay but it’s still minimum wage. But no complaints.

Advice

You always have to work hard, we have a really good team, and we don’t even want to fall behind. Be prepared to work but it’s going to be with wonderful people!

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Buying Intern

June - August 2019 • Burlington, NJ

What I liked

I loved the atmosphere at Burlington. Everyone was so welcoming and wanted to help you learn about the business and your role. I was in some meetings with the DMM of my department, was able to see the shadow other areas of the business to understand how it all comes together, also had the opportunity to work closely with other interns on my group project throughout the summer. I made great connections and cannot wait to return!

What I wish was different

I wish there was more time in the summer, because I felt like there were other areas of the business I wanted to shadow in order to learn more about, but ran out fo time.

Advice

Be a sponge and absorb as much information as you can. This is an incredible opportunity and you will learn so much. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions about anything! Everyone wants to see you succeed.

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Cashier

July - September 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

My hours

What I wish was different

The environment can be better

Advice

Patience is truly a virtue

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assistant buyer

June - August 2019 • Burlington, NJ

What I liked

I really enjoyed the fact that I could go to market twice a week and obtain hands on experience to learn more about this industry rather than just partaking in busy work for the entire summer.

What I wish was different

I wished that there had been more assistance in finding housing as it took a while to find something suitable and also I wish there was more opportunities/ communication when planning the bonding activities with the other interns. Due to commuting difficulties and the amount of tolls that had to be paid to get certain places.

Advice

I would say ask all the questions you possibly can and partake in all opportunities for shadowing as it will be on of the few times to learn about industries that you may not have heard of in school or if you have learn about what goes on on a daily basis rather than just textbook knowledge.

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Cashier

May - August 2019 • Liverpool, NY

What I liked

I gained customer service experience that I wouldn't have had otherwise, and learned how to work handle situations with difficult people.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier

June 2018 • Buford, GA

What I liked

I liked the people that I worked with

What I wish was different

Advice

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Retail associate

January 2017 - June 2019 • Miami, FL

What I liked

The discount is my favorite

What I wish was different

The people

Advice

Be the best you that you can and dont get involved in any drama

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Sales associate

June 2019 • Miami Gardens, FL

What I liked

Atmosphere is amazing. There is a policy that doesn’t discriminate at all — I can keep my hair dyed, piercings in and tattoos visible without being turned away. There’s room to jump around and learn the entire store.