YMCA

Marketing Intern

May - August 2018 • Sheboygan, WI

What I liked

I really enjoyed being in charge of my own projects. I took on video creation, tv electronic footage, brochures, and flyers. I was able to work on my marketing and adobe skills and then submit rough drafts for feedback from staff before publishing my work.

What I wish was different

I wish more resources had been available for me. I came ready with my own adobe suite and camera, but the company did not have many additional resources.

Advice

Be proactive; my boss and manager absolutely loved it when I came to them with a question about a task no one had asked me to do, but I had noticed needed to be done. When I took on tasks and projects I came across as competent and caring.

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Lifeguard

June - August 2018 • Chattanooga, TN

What I liked

I enjoyed the flexible hours and the way everyone worked together as a team to ensure that the attendants were safe and accommodated.

What I wish was different

I wish that some of the employees would have taken their jobs a little more seriously.

Advice

I would advise those in jobs to place communication as a high priority and not to simply assume. It goes a long way for a team to all be on the same page.

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Summer Camp Counselor

June - August 2018 • Linglestown, PA

What I liked

This job was on a Monday-Friday daytime job, with flexibility for vacations and time off. Entire staff and coworkers were friendly and professional. Great environment to work in. Had plenty of training and options to lead if you wanted too.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more organization with the field trips.

Advice

Don't take everything too seriously. Spend time getting to know the kids, but the goal isn't to be their best friends. Be flexible.

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Day camp leader

May - August 2018 • Champaign, IL

What I liked

Working with the kids!

What I wish was different

More field trips for the kids.

Advice

Patience is key when working with kids of any age group! Especially during day camp!

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Lifeguard

June - August 2018 • Kennett Square, PA

What I liked

Teaching in the place where I was taught swimming.

What I wish was different

Better training.

Advice

YMCA is a good employer

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Lifeguard

June 2013 • Boulder, CO

What I liked

Not an engineering job so break from engineering

What I wish was different

more regular hours

Advice

Its much easier than you think and boring

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2018 • Lino Lakes, MN

What I liked

Fun job for summer with lots of other college students.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Life Guard

May - August 2018 • Huber Heights, OH

What I liked

Having fun and the enviroment

What I wish was different

The weather

Advice

It rains a lot when it says it won't

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Pool Lifeguard

May 2018 • Valley, NE

What I liked

I enjoyed serving the community and spending time outdoors. It had a great work culture and work was always a blast. Everyday presented new challenges and was a great learning experience.

What I wish was different

The hours. I typically worked 12-8 which is kind of a hard schedule. But I believe it was worth it.

Advice

Working for a non profit is a great experience and resume booster. You get the opportunity to impact the community and that’s really important.

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Camp Counselor

May 2014 • Memphis, TN

What I liked

I have been there almost 5 years now, and love what I do! Not only do I enjoy working with children, your day is always unpredictable with a good laugh, all while getting to be the best role model possible to growing children.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2018 • Westminster, MD

What I liked

I love working with kids! Fun summer job.

What I wish was different

Some weeks were understaffed.

Advice

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Certified Personal Trainer

October 2017 - September 2018 • Delaware, OH

What I liked

I enjoyed the flexibility of the hours, learning more about exercise science, and helping others reach their goals.

What I wish was different

I wish that I would have had clients that preferred a similar period of time so that I did not have to make multiple trips in the same day to train them.

Advice

It is a great job and opportunity, but it is much easier to handle when it is your main job. Working with clients is difficult when you have a set school schedule, homework, and extracurriculars.

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Program Coordinator

July 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Field work

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

It’s not for everyone

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Summer camp counselor

May - August 2018 • South Sioux City, NE

What I liked

I loved summer camp with my kiddos. You learn a lot more about children when you are with them for 12 hours out of the day. It was a great learning experince

What I wish was different

There isn’t much I wish I would have done different the only thing I wish is maybe that I would have worked more hours

Advice

My advice is give your everything to these kids in the end it will pay off and you’ll get what you put in

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Camp Counselor

June 2016 • Reading, MA

What I liked

I love my coworkers and the environment I’m surrounded by everyday. It’s positive and fun!

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Come to work with a smile on your face and you will never be dissapointed

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2018 • Summerville, SC

What I liked

Great experience with kids

What I wish was different

Pay, allowing more independence to lead as you choose

Advice

It is a lot of work but so rewarding. Fun summer time. Low pay but you grow a lot.

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Summer camp counselor

July - August 2018 • Hollywood, CA

What I liked

I liked how I was able to engage with kids of all ages and learn from as they learned from me as well. I also like do how I gained some new professionalism skills and communication skills as well.

What I wish was different

I wish I took an adavantage of my networking opportunities and also building my relationships stronger with those that I worked with.

Advice

To have patience’s and that not everyone accepts you with open arms when your new to the job so remember to stay confident in whatever field your going into.

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