Emerson College

move in assistant

August - September 2023 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I liked moving in the freshmen class and helping them get settled in

What I wish was different

I wish there was more organization in the building so that the workers did not have to wait a long time to get into the rooms and drop off the student items.

Advice

I would advise drinking water, taking breaks, and sitting down when you can.

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Office Secretary

January 2020 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I liked the opportunity to work with international staff, organize snd participate on global events, and expand my network outside my academic field. It opened the doors for me to meet a lot of future employers and interesting mentors.

What I wish was different

Due to the 2020 Pandemic, all events took place online, which takes away from the experience of interacting with different people intimately. I feel I wasn’t able to make that deep of a connection without the face to face interaction.

Advice

Be ready to multitask and have your hands full. It’s not a hard job but it’s not an easy one either. There is always something happening, but it will help you sharp many of your skills as well as make you find skills you did not know you had

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Front Desk Receptionist

June - August 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I enjoyed and appreciated the friendliness of the staff. Additionally, it was beneficial to be working in an office that helped students navigate the professional world; It was as if I was learning about and living in a professional setting, and feel very grateful for the advice and tips that I learned.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had been assigned more work to do in general; a lot of the time it felt as if I could have been useful if I had been given a task.

Advice

You learn from every job! No matter the setting or role you play, putting yourself in a professional workplace forces you to learn about working in general, and how to be organized and self-sufficient.

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Undergraduate Orientation Core Staff

October 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Loved working on the Orientation team and creating programs for new students, families, and orientation leaders.

What I wish was different

I wish there was better communication between departments

Advice

Don't be afraid to double check and speak up for yourself

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Emerson College Orientation Core Staff

November 2018 - August 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I got to plan an entire Orientation Program alongside amazing students. I was able to shape the first experience for over a thousand students and reshape the International Orientation Program, as well as make connections with Emerson staff.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have taken time to connect with my immediate peers earlier on.

Advice

Having a good relationship with your mentors is so important! I are so much and felt safe being vulnerable, asking for help and tossing ideas to people that gained my trust in my work environment. It's also important to know you were hired for a reason. You are capable and you are also there to learn, so put yourself out there and don't doubt your capabilities.

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Emerson College Student Ambassador

December 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I loved the work environment of this job. It was fun to give constant tours to new and exciting groups of prospective students. I found it very enjoyable to hone my communication ability. It was also very exciting to give tours to VIP guests of the college.

What I wish was different

Nothing, I had a great experience.

Advice

I would share the advice that this was an incredible summer job to have. It was great to remain somewhat oncampus and connected to Emerson even during the summer. It made coming back for classes feel even more natural. It was also a fun work environment, working with other students.

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Tech support specialist

May 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Working at Paramount Soundstage is one of the best ways to engage constantly with the technical side of film production.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Resident Assistant

June - August 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

The pay and housing!

What I wish was different

The supervisors

Advice

Only do it if you can work alone, without proper supervision and if you need to save money over the summer!

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Summer Conference Assistant

May - August 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I really liked my co-workers and meeting Emerson Alum.

What I wish was different

I wish we our staff didn't encounter so many roadblocks.

Advice

Because of the hours we work, this job is best suited for someone with an on-the-fly lifestyle, not someone who likes order and routine.

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Media Assistant

May - August 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I loved the work environment and the people in my job. I also learned a lot about the technology within our inventory, as well as trouble shooting for software and hardware.

What I wish was different

N/A.

Advice

Submit your hours there on time otherwise Regina will get after you!

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Web Assistant

May 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

The work environment and coworkers are great and I have learned so many valuable skills!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Help Desk Technician

January 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Great hours, easy commute, good experience

What I wish was different

nothing, I had no problems with it

Advice

Bring coffee and a sweatshirt because the buildings are freezing. And if you don't know how to solve a problem, put the caller on hold and ask Google or your coworkers.

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