I liked my coworkers and interacting with residents.
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
I would say that it helps to have a lot of patience and also be able to think quick on your feet.
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UITS Customer Support Services Student Assistant
June - August 2020 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
I enjoyed the work atmosphere as well as the people within the IT department. It was very interesting getting to work with real-world IT problems and tasks.
What I wish was different
I wish I had started earlier in the summer!
Advice
Don't be afraid to work in an area where you may not have a complete understanding of the job. I had to learn a good bit about IT while working for KSU. Employers don't expect you to be amazing at a job you just started, so don't stress!
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Student Assistant
January - March 2020 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
It was an opportunity to receive one-on-one mentorship from a faculty member.
What I wish was different
Advice
I would say that you need to be a self-started and self-motivated to be successful.
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student Assistant
September - December 2019 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
Community and flexibility
What I wish was different
More sustainable practices
Advice
Be nice to everyone, you never know what others are going through
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Summer Camp Counselor
May - July 2019 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
I enjoyed the experience of working with kids. My coworkers were also great. It was a STEM based camp, so I even learned a lot about different computer programs and softwares.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been better organized, a lot of it was experimentation and when there are kids involved, it makes me nervous to not have good procedures in place. We will have new management next year so I hope it will improve.
Advice
Anyone with the goal of K-12 education should look at getting a similar job. The experience may help you determine that it isn't the career for you or may confirm that it is exactly what you want to be doing.
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Human Resources Assistant
September 2019 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
Learning to use Excel and Access.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Ask questions
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Student Fitness Assitant
March 2019 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
Friendly environment, not fast-paced, works with my scedule
What I wish was different
higher pay
Advice
if you love fitness, this is a great entry level job
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Orientation Leader
May 2020 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
Working with a team of my peers
What I wish was different
In person orientation instead of online
Advice
Just be yourself! No one can be you better than you.
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Undergraduate Admissions Admin
May 2019 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
I love the friendly staff, and welcoming environment. The hours are flexible, and for the most part all the customers have been pleasant to work with.
What I wish was different
As of right now, that I am still currently with them, I would not change anything. I am very pleased with the situation.
Advice
I would like to share that you should never limit yourself based off of what you think you do and don't like. I never thought that I would like essentially working a "desk" job, but it has been quite a pleasant surprise.
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Research Assistant
June - July 2020 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
One of the higher paying jobs on campus. I got to Work on growing professionally by tuning my communication skills.
What I wish was different
Research can be very boring and repetitive. I wish I had more breaks to regroup during my shift.
Advice
Keep a positive mindset and you’ll enjoy this job.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2021 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
I liked getting published, and being a part of interesting research.
What I wish was different
I wish we had an automatic cell counter.
Advice
Be thorough and careful with your tasks the first time so you won't have to repeat them.
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Student Assistant
January 2022 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to engage in applicable research outside of the classroom. I felt that I was being prepared for my future goals as a researcher.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have spent more time learning field work. It would have been a great set of skills to learn for the future, especially if I want to travel.
Advice
Networking is the best way to get started. Asking a professor or someone about opportunities is a really important skill to use while here, and it can open many doors in the present and future
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Student assistant
February 2021 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
During this job, I like how flexible hours were considering I am a full time student. I also like how tight knit the work environment was. It made you want to work harder to attain KSU’s image and reputation.
What I wish was different
I wish they paid more considering everything that goes into working as a Student Assistant.
Advice
One piece of advice would be to have fun but also to have that drive to accomplish something bigger as a team.
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Engineering Research Manager
April 2019 • Marietta, GA
What I liked
Relatively flexible schedule, concrete hands on engineering experience
What I wish was different
Wish I'd started earlier and had access to more ongoing projects
Advice
Be as invested as possible. Great experiences and valuable credentials to add to your resume that will highlight you as a prospective engineering employee
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Information Technology Intern
October - November 2022 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
I liked how helpful all the team members were. I liked that I got a tour of the school. I learned about the benefits they offered, and how KSU was one of the top schools in Georgia. The best part was that I got a full-time job afterwards!
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been under my Assistant Director longer, but she left the job to pursue other career dreams of hers. Regardless my experience has been amazing.
Advice
It’s okay not having as much knowledge as you think you should! I was taught everything and more and never felt like I was inadequate even though I was just an intern.
