The environment is productive, the Planning team comes to work with energy and willingness to grind through difficult policy conversations as well as proposition modeling.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be open to new styles of work & jobs. You never know what you could learn if you keep your opportunities shut. I go to school for Mechanical Engineering & this is a Planning position, these are not extremely related, although I am expanding my horizons.
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Montoya Transportation Planning Fellow
July 2019 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
Great professional internship gaining transportation planning experience. This position is paid which is nice as well. Treated with high respect from city staff and NAIPTA employees.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have done more planning projects, but I am still in the internship so that could change.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions, curiosity is key when learning any new field.
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Human Resources Recruiter
May 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
The people, work environment and culture, position is my ideal position after graduation, aligns with my career goals.
What I wish was different
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Advice
Get an internship! It’s a great way to gain practical experience, get your foot in the door and possibly get a full time job! It’s also a great resume/ reference builder.
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Recreation Assistant
May - July 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I loved the opportunity to see what working in Parks and Recreation is like and getting involved with the community of Flagstaff
What I wish was different
I wish that I had different hours. I had long shifts all afternoon and evening every day of the week. On Saturdays I always worked doubles from 9am-9pm
Advice
Know your worth and if there is something you aren’t liking about your job, bring it up with your supervisor
