I loved the connections I made with other staff members.
What I wish was different
Better organization from management.
Advice
Bring something to do as there are long morning shifts.
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Nature Center Attendant
May - August 2019 • Independence Township, MI
What I liked
I liked working with my coworkers, and working with other people from the parks department, not only the Wint nature Center staff.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I loved this summer job.
Advice
Take advantage of tasks they offer you to do! Like leading outreaches, it was really fun.
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Business Clerk
May - August 2018 • Pontiac, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed the opportunity to work in the Courthouse; I was exposed to many day to day operations that I wouldn’t have been exposed to in other jobs.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been a larger variety in my responsibilities; my employers kept telling me they’d train me in new areas, but it never happened.
Advice
It’s a good place to get exposure to the government, but it’s difficult to get hired. Try to do a ride along and get to know officers and sheriffs, and you’ll have someone on the inside for a good recommendation.
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Park helper
May - August 2018 • Clarkston, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed working for the Oakland County Parks and learning how to drive different maintenance vehicles and about how our parks function.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Job Placement Coordinator
September 2017 • Pontiac, MI
What I liked
Wonderful people to work with. My boss is one of the best bosses I've ever worked with. She has helped me tremendously with learning to become a better coordinator. Overall atmosphere is very friendly.
What I wish was different
I wished that there would be an internship position directly in the Human Resources department, since I'm majoring in HRD.
Advice
I would recommend to network and be open to any opportunity that comes his/her way.
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Lab Technician
May - August 2017 • Pontiac, MI
What I liked
My coworkers and boss were so friendly. I felt like we were a family. Also I learned a variety of useful techniques for water quality.
What I wish was different
Honestly I wouldn't wish anything different.
Advice
Find an efficient way to run the tests and stick with it!
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Lifeguard
June 2017 - August 2018 • Waterford Township, MI
What I liked
I liked that everyone worked as a team and nobody was left out.
What I wish was different
I wish the management team had been better. There wasn't a lot of communication and disputes were not solved justly.
Advice
A great place to work to make some good money over the summer. Made a lot of lifelong friends.
