The flexibility with my schedule and the ability to work full-time during semester breaks.
What I wish was different
I wished I had a higher pay.
Advice
Great experience about the duties of public health in disease prevention.
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COVID-19 Contact Tracer
June 2020 • Valley Stream, NY
What I liked
I am glad to be apart of the NYS contact tracing initiative. It makes me content to know that I am helping the public by doing my part to stop the spread of a deadly pandemic. By making phone calls to people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, I am able to give more information to the person, and assure them we are here to help. The world is a scary place right now, and although getting a call from a contact tracer is nerve-wracking, at the end of our phone call you'll feel more calm and come to terms with the situation. I believe it helps people get through it when they know we care.
What I wish was different
I don't wish for anything to be different. I like this job a lot, and it does a lot for the general NYS public. I work from home in my own space where I can focus on the person at the end of the line.
Advice
There is a lot of information that goes with contact tracing. Take your time on the basics and ASK QUESTIONS! If you are not sure about something, ask a supervisor or someone with more information on what you are unsure about. You do not want to be giving false information to people you are taking with.
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Contact Tracer
May 2020 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I like that I am actively working to make a difference in today's current climate. The coronavirus pandemic has placed financial burdens, emotional distress, and physical harm to the American people. As a contact tracer, I enjoy knowing that I am doing everything in my power to better the lives and the health of my community.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Intern
February - May 2017 • Central Islip, NY
What I liked
Networking
What I wish was different
More hands on
Advice
Be prepared to learn
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Chemist Aide
July - August 2018 • Albany, NY
What I liked
The laboratory environment
What I wish was different
Longer time working there
Advice
Worth it
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Student Assistant
June 2018 • Albany, NY
What I liked
It was nice to experience such a position since everyone working there is a lot ilder and therefore can teach you things that you haven’t even heard of yet. You can get so much extra knowledge on the field that you’re studying.
What I wish was different
Advice
At some point, things will get difficult, but what you need to remember is to ask for help, because you’re there to learn and its okay to struggle and ask for help!
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Healthcare Program Assistant
June 2018 • Albany, NY
What I liked
The knowledge and experience gained in regards to healthcare
