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Whole Foods Market

Cashier

July 2017 - August 2018 • Boise, ID

What I liked

Everyone I worked with was so kind and caring. I made lifelong friends through this job.

What I wish was different

Advice

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grocery team member

October 2017 - July 2018 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

Wonderful coworkers, worked around my schedule, good pay and the 20% discount

What I wish was different

Wish they had more info available in terms of product location/info, I had to learn everything's location by memory first 2 months.

Advice

You're going to work really hard, so be prepared to be on your feet for the entirety of your shift.
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Cashier

March 2018 • Venice, CA

What I liked

The interactions with different types of people and all the different healthy foods

What I wish was different

The location closer

Advice

It good to speak to every customer as a network opportunity
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Cashier

May - October 2017 • Raleigh, NC

What I liked

The pay was nice

What I wish was different

Everyone was treated with respect. It seemed that no one cared about each other or the customers

Advice

Ask questions if you do not know something
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Cashier

April 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Multitasking and being flexible are two very important skills that you need to utilize at this job.
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Customer Service

June 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Very lenient towards college student schedules

What I wish was different

Less turnover rates

Advice

Work at portrero hill
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Team member

October 2018 • Houston, TX

What I liked

The flexibly of the schedule, they made sure to work with my college schedule since I am a full time student

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier

May 2019 • Miami, FL

What I liked

The team members, supervisors, and customers

What I wish was different

Timing

Advice

Great experience, would recommend for anyone whos looking for a job during school
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Market Team Member

June 2019 • Eugene, OR

What I liked

Smaller team so you work with the same people often. This leads to better relationships and work overall.

What I wish was different

More knowledge training in knowledge intensive areas (whole body, beer and wine, etc.)

Advice

If you can get in, do it. Good pay for easy work.
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Buyer

October 2017 • Paramus, NJ

What I liked

What I wish was different

More teamwork

Advice

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Cashier

May 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

pay was good, wear what you want

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

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Bakery team member

June - October 2019 • Devon, PA

What I liked

The atmosphere was my favorite part about working there. Everyone was super friendly and willing to help.

What I wish was different

I wish I had enough time to continue working there during the semester.

Advice

Make sure you have enough time for school and work if doing both. Stretching yourself thin wont allow you to deliver quality work or service in either.
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Grocery Stocker

January 2017 - September 2019 • Scottsdale, AZ

What I liked

It was easy and I liked my coworkers.

What I wish was different

N/a

Advice

Be sure to be on time and not call out.
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Shipping and Receiving Clerk

October 2012 • Chandler, AZ

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Make sure to finish university so you don’t get stuck working this job for the rest of your life
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Cashier

May 2019 • Flagstaff, AZ

What I liked

The company cares about its employees and is very flexible with students' schedules.

What I wish was different

Can't think of anything!

Advice

I think this job is more than a summer job because there's many opportunities to move up.
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Cashier

April - September 2020 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

Good company, clean environment, Easy Clientele

What I wish was different

The work load, the monotony

Advice

Good to figure out how to you want to spend time learning early in life. Good pay
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Produce Team Member

July 2020 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

What I wish was different

I wasn't expecting the pandemic but at the same time nobody was, I wish it wasn't so hectic at times since people were panic shopping and so on but nonetheless it was a crazy experience to go through with various coworkers!

Advice

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Cashier

June 2018 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

Co-workers, store discount

What I wish was different

Scheduling

Advice

Stay energized, rest a lot
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Cashier

July 2020 • Denver, CO

What I liked

The team members and the occasional free stuff in the break room

What I wish was different

Scheduling (some 4 am shifts for covid and 3 am for inventory)

Advice

Be aware there are many ups but also downs on this job. You’ll grow a tough skin and get better at talking to customers.
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Grocery Clerk

May - August 2020 • Fresno, CA

What I liked

I liked how accommodating they were to my busy school schedule, as well as how seriously they took store precessions against COVID-19.

What I wish was different

I think the experience was nothing but beneficial, and I wouldn't change any experience of my employment here.

Advice

I would say that it is always good to apply for a job outside of your comfort zone, and try to work in multiple new environments throughout the labor force before beginning your long term post-graduation career.
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