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Nannying

June - August 2019 • Maumee, OH

What I liked

I really love kids, so this was a great experience for me! I have always spent my summers babysitting for different families. The pay is great and I really do enjoy the work that I do because I love the kids that I watch! It was also nice because I typically babysat from 7:30 am-4:00 pm, so I never had to work evenings!

What I wish was different

I worked part-time for two different families. So I was at the one house from 7:30 am - 11:30 am and then I was at the other house from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. It was sometimes difficult leaving and getting to the other house on time! Overall though, it was still nice having a little gap in the day because it can get tough being with kids as a full-time job! If I were to get a similar opportunity again, I would probably take it!

Advice

If you enjoy being with kids, nannying is a great summer job! You get to just take care of them and plan fun things to do together. The only downside is that there are a lot of other things that would look better to put on your resume for job experience that are more formal ways of childcare (ex: daycare).
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Babysitter

June 2019 • Elmhurst, IL

What I liked

I loved the family that I worked for! I also loved the hours!

What I wish was different

I wish that they were closer!

Advice

Never give up and if one thing doesn’t work then keep trying other stuff.
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Student

September 2019 • Modesto, CA

What I liked

It was a fun experience

What I wish was different

Would have been nice to keep doing the job.

Advice

Nice gathering from amazing artists.
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Nanny

May - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I loved working with children and being able to see them grow and experience life.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had a little bit of different hours.

Advice

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Babysitting

May 2019 • Florien, LA

What I liked

I liked how flexible my work schedule was.

What I wish was different

I don’t think I would change anything.

Advice

I would share, even if babysitting doesn’t seem like a “real” job, still give it your all!
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AuPair

June - August 2019 • Bilbao, Biscay

What I liked

I loved getting to learn about the culture in Spain and learning another language.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had planned out weekend trips better for my time off work and that I did not get my phone stolen.

Advice

I would advice women who are thinking of being AuPairs to do a lot of research about the family they are going to be staying with and to plan things out well to make their free time more efficient.
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Cashier

May - August 2019 • Allentown, PA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Always be polite to customers
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Waitress

June 2017 • Waddington, NY

What I liked

I loved earning the experience of being a waitress and all of the challenges that came with it. Getting to know the regulars, learning how to comfortably talk with strangers, and becoming more confident in my abilities were all things that made my waitressing experience worth it!

What I wish was different

My father was my boss. I wish I would’ve worked for a complete stranger- just to experience what a job would be like without a boss that I know personally.

Advice

My word of advice would be to never give up! Waitressing is not the easiest job in the world. You will be faced with challenges that make you want to curl up in a ball and call it quits- dont! Always keep a smile on your face and remain patient. The customer is always right..even when they’re not!
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Communications Intern

April - August 2018 • Alexandria, VA

What I liked

The flexibility of the schedule as well as the people that worked there.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been paid

Advice

Definitely have a car to be able to drive around the city of Alexandria
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Nanny

May - August 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Evrrything

What I wish was different

Locayion

Advice

It’s a great college student job
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Computer Programmer

June - August 2019 • Manassas, VA

What I liked

Leniant schedule and a strong sense of community from the development team

What I wish was different

Commute was lengthy, more leadership and irganization may have bern necessary

Advice

Ask questions! There's no harm in asking for help or using the internet as a resource. Internships are learning experiences, use the opportunity to your advantage
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Intern

June 2018 • Flemington, NJ

What I liked

I liked the office and the work environment.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Network!!
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Server

May 2016 • Mifflintown, PA

What I liked

My coworkers

What I wish was different

Better management

Advice

Customer service is a reward and sometimes trying job that can help you grow socially.
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Babysitting

May - August 2019 • Macedon, NY

What I liked

Flexible hours

What I wish was different

More hours

Advice

Do it! It's worth it
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Nurse Assistant

July - August 2019 • Lagos, Lagos

What I liked

In my six weeks in Nigeria, I got to partner with Genesis House, a rehabilitation center in Lagos, Nigeria for girls and young women who are sexual abuse and sex trafficking survivors. There, I shadowed a psychiatric nurse who is responsible for monitoring the physical and mental health of each of the girls. I love everything about Genesis House, especially getting to hear all of the girls’ stories and learning more about sex trafficking. It was a learning experience that no other experience can compare to.

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten to do more hands on, but I also understand that I won’t be able to until I’m an actual registered nurse.

Advice

It’s in Nigeria, so it’s a pretty far distance, but it’s definitely worth looking into! There are also many ways to donate.
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Nanny

May 2018 • Columbus, OH

What I liked

Flexible schedule

What I wish was different

More hours

Advice

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Pool maintenace

May - September 2019 • Lévis, Quebec

What I liked

The salary

What I wish was different

Advice

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Veterinary Assistant

June - August 2019 • Bartlesville, OK

What I liked

It was on my own time and I got to work alone.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to work more hours throughout the week.

Advice

Make lists of things you have done and what you need to do so you don’t forget anything.
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Land Surveyor

May - August 2019 • Anderson, IN

What I liked

It was really interesting to see how surveying plays an important part in everyday life.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Do it!
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Client intake specialist

June 2018 • Oklahoma City, OK

What I liked

Being able to help the clients.

What I wish was different

Advice

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