The people I worked with were genuinely nice and the atmosphere of Yosemite is always fun.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have stayed longer and not had nightshift all summer.
Advice
If you are able to, WORK IN A NATIONAL PARK ASAP. It is an experience like none other, nature is your job.
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Catering Server
August 2016 • Boise City, OK
What I liked
Love being on campus and getting to see the behind the scene operations on campus
What I wish was different
More hours!
Advice
Be ready to work outside and change things in a dime
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Food & Beverage Intern @ Big Trees Lodge
May - August 2017 • Yosemite National Park, CA
What I liked
Hands on learning, busy & fast paced atmosphere.
What I wish was different
Coworkers are always on edge about something. Not the best environment for personal development
Advice
If you have a passion for food and food service then this internship would be great for you. If you don't, find something you are truly interested in.
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Administrative Services Management Intern
May - August 2018 • Sauk Rapids, MN
What I liked
Leadership experience
What I wish was different
More in my career field
Advice
Great way to gain professional experience
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Finance Intern
January - April 2020 • Naperville, IL
What I liked
This internship experience taught me a lot such as, professional communication skills, computer skills, time management, professionalism, etc.
What I wish was different
I wish I had an opportunity to work this position a bit longer because I enjoyed learning new tasks everyday.
Advice
I went in not knowing much about the different tasks that I would end up doing. I feel like every college student should do at least two internships throughout school to learn as much skills possible.
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Marketing Intern
May - August 2017 • Philadelphia, MS
What I liked
loved the high level exposure and access to my supervisors and their supervisors
What I wish was different
more hands on, less busy work
Advice
ask what you can do to help your team and supervisor
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Human Resources Intern
June 2018 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
I loved the people, it’s very flexible (work life balance, and hands on tasks.
What I wish was different
More of an introduction to the company and other interns
Advice
With internships in general give it time. I didn’t like mine at first but ended up loving it.
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Cashier
May - July 2018 • Mesa Verde National Park, CO
What I liked
The location and getting to travel on time off.
What I wish was different
I wish the employee housing was cleaner and that the managerial organization was better.
Advice
Great position for experiencing the area, but not for job experience.
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Product Marketing Intern
August 2022 • Charlottesville, VA
What I liked
I liked how easily accessible and convent applying for jobs on handshake is. The process for uploading a resume is simple and straightforward. Handshake helped me find the perfect job for me!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Social Media Champion
August 2017 • Lexington, KY
What I liked
I liked that I had an opportunity to curate my own content. I was able to be creative and use my persoanlity to spice up the social media accounts
What I wish was different
There was some corporate isssues when I first began that made the first few weeks rough but those have been resolved now. I wish that my first few weeks would have been smoother.
Advice
My piece of advice is to speak up, don't let people step on you and try to take credit for your hard work.
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Locations Lead
May 2017 • Lexington, KY
What I liked
working on campus was great. Coworkers were awesome
What I wish was different
Organization within the company
Advice
Apply to alot of places
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Concession Supervisor
January - August 2018 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
I loved being in charge of different stands and getting to know my workers
What I wish was different
Advice
Be aware of how workers interact with guests
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Catering Attendent
January - May 2017 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
The job was on campus which made things simple with my school schedule.
What I wish was different
The staff was very small and during busy seasons we would have to many events for our small group which leas to over working.
Advice
Ask questions, you'll never know if you don't ask and not everyone knows everything right off the bat.
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Boat Rental intern
June - August 2017 • Page, AZ
What I liked
Worked at an incrediable location
What I wish was different
I was not aware I would have to fill a supervisor position after someone was terminated
Advice
Get a cool location
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Concession Worker
October 2016 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The work atmosphere is friendly and the hours are flexible
What I wish was different
Advice
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hostess
May - August 2018 • Gustavus, AK
What I liked
I loved being in the middle of nature. You work in a lodge that has an eight hour day boat tour to see the natural beauty of Glacier Bay and, of course, glaciers. My co-workers were amazing. I worked about 40 hours a week and on my weekends would go camping "up bay" (being dropped off by the day boat in to the woods). It is a small knit staff of about 50 people who become more like a family.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Money clerk
May - August 2018 • Page, AZ
What I liked
Money record keeping
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Fast pace learning
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Deckhand
May - August 2018 • Boulder City, NV
What I liked
the staff
What I wish was different
food
Advice
work hard
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Subway Restaurant
May - August 2018 • Kent, OH
What I liked
coworkers and working environment
What I wish was different
better management and smooth service
Advice
It was fun working with group of people there.
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Pool Lifeguard
May - August 2018 • Sol Duc Hot Springs, WA
What I liked
I got to live in Olympic National Park and spend all my free time hiking in the mountains and the rainforest, hanging out at the beach, or swimming and paddle boarding at a nearby lake. You got two days off a week and usually had your shift in the morning or afternoon which meant you always had half a day free as well. There was a really fun community of employees there because everyone lives together and becomes close.
What I wish was different
The management was lacking in my opinion, which can be stressful at times.
Advice
Be prepared to take advantage of all opportunities. You have a full summer to spend tons of time exploring the beautiful state of Washington. Try to bring a car if possible.
