The money was phenomenal. Although it didn't have value toward my career track, it certainly had value towards my student loans.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Cashier/Self-checkout host
May 2018 • Meridian, ID
What I liked
I liked my fellow employees and the flexibility that was offered!
What I wish was different
I wish there would have been a more solid structure in what I did (to eliminate any confusion).
Advice
Be open-minded to new opportunities. Humble yourself and learn the skills to be successful.
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Sales Associate
June 2019 • Farmville, VA
What I liked
I like the team experience at Walmart, always feeling like you're making a difference by assisting customers with their shopping by providing them information on a variety of products and supplying/arranging products to provide a convenient experience for the customers and your coworkers.
What I wish was different
I wish the schedules were more consistent and I had more time to communicate with my managers.
Advice
In my humble opinion, having a job while in college is one of the most diligent things you could do, as it builds experience along with education to set you on a quality path of success for a future career(s).
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Remodel Associate
June - August 2018 • Olathe, KS
What I liked
The ability to work with a team rather than always be independent was a fun experience.
What I wish was different
The attitude of some of my co-workers could often by quite bothersome.
Advice
Knowing where all the store's products are will make your life much easier when it comes to helping customers.
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Software Engineer Intern
June - August 2018 • Sunnyvale, CA
What I liked
Interesting Projects, smart engineers
What I wish was different
Need free food
Advice
Prepare well for technical interviews!
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Cashier
May - September 2018 • Sulphur Springs, TX
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to continue at that Walmart instead of transferring to the Stephenville store
Advice
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CAP 1 Associate
May 2016 - August 2018 • Tunkhannock, PA
What I liked
My manager was amazing at her role. The work was repetitive, but it was active enough to be engaging. The shift was also good; 4-1 gave me the rest of the afternoon for recreation.
What I wish was different
Unless you are willing to move to company headquarters, there are few major-specifc opportunities available.
Advice
Be a hard worker, be willing to listen, and always find something to do.
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Auto Tech
August 2018 • Hays, KS
What I liked
Hands on work with a bunch of people I now call friends.
What I wish was different
Less weekends working
Advice
Go for a job your interested in even if you have littoe experiebce in the field.
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Cashier
June 2017 • Leominster, MA
What I liked
Friendly environment, I receive breaks and lunches on time, opportunity to work more hours than scheduled
What I wish was different
Advice
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Loss Prevention
June - July 2018 • Clearwater, FL
What I liked
I liked getting experience in the department
What I wish was different
I wish i didn't have to deal with some crazy Walmart customers
Advice
Expect the unexpected
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Pricing Analyst
May - August 2018 • Bentonville, AR
What I liked
I liked the opportunities available at such a large company.
What I wish was different
The location and the people I worked with were pretty boring.
Advice
Talk to as many people as possible to get an idea of where you want to work and who you'd want to work with.
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custormer service
May 2017 • Leicester, MA
What I liked
interacting with people and helping any customer I could
What I wish was different
I wish managers and upper bosses were kinder
Advice
I definitely learned a lot and you have to prepare yourself for anything because when you work with people you never know what could happen throughout your day. always smile even when you don't want to.
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Grocery Stocker
January - September 2018 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
Good pay compared to other jobs around Mount Pleasant for college students.
What I wish was different
Long hours being a stocker. You worked from 2-11 and it was hard to get homework done.
Advice
If you have a flexible class schedule, apply to walmart.
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Digital shopper
May - July 2020 • San Jacinto, CA
What I liked
The work was easy and you could easily prove yourself in your work. The work style is fast pace and rarely are you not busy.
What I wish was different
Nothing, the job was great and if like a job that feels rewarding I would highly recommend it.
Advice
This isn't a job where you can be lazy, If you are scheduled to work 8 hours expect to work all 8 hours. If you are looking for a super easy job this isn't the job.
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Department manager
April 2010 • Richmond, VA
What I liked
The hours it was 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday
What I wish was different
Too many managers too many different directions
Advice
Go in knowing you will work hard
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Cashier
June 2018 • Colville, WA
What I liked
The employees and management were great. They were welcoming and friendly.
What I wish was different
Advice
Clearly communicate to the department manager about your preferred schedule.
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ISG Remodel Team Associate
May - August 2018 • Crystal Lake, IL
What I liked
The tight knit community among the team, lightheartedness, and amount of hours I received.
What I wish was different
Less of a drive from home.
Advice
Give it time to adjust and make sure to pack a lunch. Otherwise, you will spend all of your money buying food.
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sales associate
June - August 2018 • Wooster, OH
What I liked
I enjoyed the customer service aspect, and I thought the environment of a lot of individual people working together in such a large store was a different experience in which I was able to enhance a lot of skills, such as communication.
What I wish was different
I do think that the manager - associate communication could've been bettered.
Advice
I think something that I learned during this experience was the importance of a positive customer experience regardless of circumstance (the customer is always right).
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Sales associate
May - September 2018 • Apple Valley, MN
What I liked
It was very hands on and the day went by fast.
What I wish was different
I wish that the job varied a little more.
Advice
As far as the entry level jobs at Walmart go, I personally think that the produce sales associate is the best one.
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Associate Operations Analyst
July 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
The opportunity to apply the new technical skills acquired during my masters program and also the chance to work on projects highly visible to senior leadership and across the business.
What I wish was different
The company culture is not as innovative and progressive as other Silico Valley companies, which was not expected.
Advice
Expect to hit the ground running and definitely make connections beyond the current team to build a support network and learn abiut other opportunities within the company for your future.
