https://japanesegarden.org/

Portland Japanese Garden

Retail Associate

July - September 2019 • Portland, OR

What I liked

beautiful environment, positive people/attitudes, employee discount at gift shops, inclusive atmosphere, values of company

What I wish was different

more consistent schedules, especially days off for full time employees

Advice

have an open-minded, positive, respectful attitude; everyone else does!
1 One person found this helpful

Visitor Serve Representative

May - August 2018 • Portland, OR

What I liked

I loved the opportunity to work in such a beautiful and tranquil setting. The workplace environment was stunning and I was able to share those feelings with guests of the garden. I also appreciated the level of interaction I had with the garden guests because it helped to foster my interpersonal and communication skills.

What I wish was different

I wish that I was able to talk with guests more about the history of the garden as well as its cultural significance, but that role was designated specifically to our volunteer tour guides.

Advice

Working in customer service, while sometimes frustrating, offers a key chance to improve communication abilities. People skills can go a long way in any job regardless of where or how you obtained them.
2 ${count} people found this helpful