Independent

Assistant Music Editor

June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I loved getting real world experience--and it led to a job!

What I wish was different

I wish my employer had had more work for me while I was there--I happened to arrive during a pretty quiet time of year. On the other hand, it allowed for more time for me to get thoroughly trained.q

Advice

Dream big, go out and find an internship doing what you want, where you want. Make it happen.

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giving lessons to kids who play softball

May - August 2019 • Kingsburg, CA

What I liked

I liked interacting with the community and with little kids because I will one day become a teacher so the experience with helping kids grow their mindset and athletic ability was a good experience for me.

What I wish was different

I wish I had my own facility so that way it was more accessible rather than specific set times.

Advice

Do not be afraid to interact with kids as early as possible in the process. These kids value what you have to say and are learning by every move you make. Also be organized with your scheduling to make it easier in the end for time management and last minute additions or cancellations.

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cna

November 2018 • Davidsonville, MD

What I liked

all of it!

What I wish was different

not a thing!

Advice

it made me love the medical field even more and made me realize i can’t wait for whats coming in my future!

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Landscaping

May - July 2019 • Colorado Springs, CO

What I liked

Getting paid

What I wish was different

I worked more often

Advice

Work a lot

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Nanny

December 2016 • Easton, MA

What I liked

I love interacting with children and families! Building a strong relationship with families is extremely rewarding.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Nannying is an active job that requires a lot of energy, but is so rewarding!

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Web Designer

May 2019 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

Learned a lot about web design.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Touring videographer

May - July 2019 • Columbus, OH

What I liked

Spending time with musicians.

What I wish was different

Living in a van wasn't fun

Advice

Have a membership to a 24 hour gym to take showers on the road

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Independent Researcher

May 2019 • Jasper, AR

What I liked

I loved developing an intimate relationship with my research participant and representing her story in the academic sphere.

What I wish was different

It was extremely difficult to dedicate large chunks of time to a continued project when I struggled to see progress for several months.

Advice

Persevere. My results were astounding, but it took months to see them.

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Certified Personal Trainer

August 2018 • Santa Clarita, CA

What I liked

Working with individual

What I wish was different

More clients

Advice

Be thankful

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Real estate investor internship

July 2019 • Las Vegas, NV

What I liked

I learned a lot on how money works. I am still learning on how to make money work for me. I learned that raw land is a great investment and many people look to buy and sell in that area of real estate.

What I wish was different

I honestly could not wish for a better job. I learn so much every single day.

Advice

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Nanny

May 2019 • Westerville, OH

What I liked

I loved the lenience of it. Although I had specific start time and end time, my days were flexible with the kids.

What I wish was different

More hours for more money

Advice

It is the way to go. Be ready to be hands on, but it is worth it.

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Caregiver

June 2019 • Wilmington, NC

What I liked

Flexible hours and shifts Caring for one patient

What I wish was different

Different way to schedule

Advice

Take each shift and each experience and learn from it to become a better caregiver. Always try to make your experiences into a positive learning outcome.

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Political Campaign Intern

April - November 2018 • Springfield, MO

What I liked

I loved learning more about the Springfield community through my work on a local campaign!

What I wish was different

I wish there had been a team of interns helping with the tasks I was completing. I was a bit overwhelmed at times.

Advice

Be creative, and don’t be afraid to make the experience your own!

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Accountant

January - June 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I loved my job. It required me to put all my mathematical skills to work.

What I wish was different

I wish my boss had been better. She had no sense of boundaries and all of my overtime work was unpaid but mandatory, which there was a lot of. She would always ask me to work on my days off and overtime on my work days but I wasn't allowed to ask for payment for that extra time and if I refused to give unpaid labor they would threaten to lay me off.

Advice

Do not let your bosses take advantage of you. Set your hours and pay ahead of time and make sure there is a clear understanding about where you stand on working overtime and make sure that under any circumstances you do not agree to any amount of unpaid labor.

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Advertising Management Intern

May - September 2019 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

The culture The whole management team

What I wish was different

More group time

Advice

It’s always better to be over prepared than under

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Nanny

May - August 2019 • Powder Springs, GA

What I liked

I really loved working with the children.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have had more hours.

Advice

Enjoy it while it lasts.

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Care Giver

August - November 2019 • Mason, WV

What I liked

I love working with people and enjoy the elderly. I appreciate the experiences of their lives that they lived through and things they have gotten to do or places they have seen....and I get the privilege to listen to those stories... truly a blessing!

What I wish was different

I always wish for more time with them, but that is not always the case when they are terminal.

Advice

Every time I experience the loss of a client, whether I knew them a few months or a few years, I always remember that life is short whether someone lives to be 30, 50, 70 or 100... Time goes fast and we need to take the time to remember the important matters in our lives and what we need to be doing that is actually important instead of focusing on trivial things! Make a difference! Be there! Be present!

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