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Merchandiser

January - June 2018 • Cleburne, TX

What I liked

Flexible hours and coworkers

What I wish was different

Wouldn't allow leave of absence

Advice

Work hard and you will be rewarded

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Night Freight

May 2018 • Plainwell, MI

What I liked

Pay is good and the people aren't bad.

What I wish was different

I wish they had more people.

Advice

Arrive on time and get your work done and nobody should have a problem with you.

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Sales Associate

April 2016 • Highlands Ranch, CO

What I liked

Flexibility with hours

What I wish was different

Not an hourly wage job dealing with the public

Advice

Don’t do it

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Sales Associate

May - August 2018 • Aurora, CO

What I liked

The pay was good and the work was interesting at times, and keeping me busy helped the time pass by quickly. Driving the forklift and reach truck was fun.

What I wish was different

I wish that hours had been more consistent and that communication from the management was clearer.

Advice

Don't let your employers overwork you. If they give you substantially more hours than you agreed to work, bring it up.

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Human Resources Intern

April - August 2018 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

I love the flexibility of being human resource with a retailer. It wasn't just paperwork, but it was more interaction, coordinator of events, teaching moments with peers and direct reports.

What I wish was different

I wish I could of spent more time in the role during internship but working full time and internship mixed with school was a bit much.

Advice

If this is a field you love, make sure to know your laws, policies, and procedures. There is alot of people seeking out HR professionals for information about whatever company it is one works for.

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Sales Associate

February 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ

What I liked

I like the flexibility in scheduling, and opportunities to move up in the company are very prevalent.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had made more or done something more relevant to what I wanted to do.

Advice

Always go above and beyond because it gets noticed. It helps with day-to-day things, but also long term growth and development as well. Its not what you know or who you know, but who knows YOU.

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Merchandising Execution Associate

January 2017 • Lubbock, TX

What I liked

I enjoyed the ongoing teamwork and knowledge I have acquired from The Home Depot.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more internship or leadership opportunities available.

Advice

Retail is fun yet exhausting. You must really like retail to make it a career.

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Order Fulfillment Associate

March - August 2018 • Helena, MT

What I liked

Very Hands on, fulfilling work. I loved working with customers and solving problems to ensure their best experience

What I wish was different

More hours and better communication

Advice

Tons of walking so wear good shoes. It is best for employees that enjoy fast paced work environment

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Cashier

June 2017 • Kirksville, MO

What I liked

What I wish was different

I wish I had been more proactive about selling credit.

Advice

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Garden Center Associate

May 2018 • Fort Collins, CO

What I liked

I liked being with plants & caring for them. Hours were very flexible and managers and supervisors were friendly.

What I wish was different

Early in the summer, I got 35+ hours/week. Towards the middle-end of summer, I would get 10-12/week. Inconsistency in hours was challenging. Being outdoors when it's 90+ degrees is hard. Managers would consistently give contradicting instructions.

Advice

Employers notice when you do your job well--even if you're just one person in a large corporation.

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Tool Rental Technician

October 2017 • Corona, CA

What I liked

Flexible company as far schooling

What I wish was different

The commute is quite a drive from my house.

Advice

If you have any experience in customer service and mechanical aptitude this a good job, if you do not like one or both of those do not apply.

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Cashier

August 2016 • Yuma, AZ

What I liked

Friendly environment and the managers were always there to help

What I wish was different

Hiring process maybe stricter since there were some coworkers who didn't care about anything which made it hard for the hardworking employees to get work done

Advice

Wear comfortable (but appropriate) clothing, especially shoes, since there can be times when the day is slow

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Sales

March 2017 • Marietta, GA

What I liked

I liked interacting with different customers and helping them out.

What I wish was different

N/a

Advice

Keep pushing hard

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Customer Service Representative

March 2018 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

I really enjoyed working with the customers.

What I wish was different

More people actively doing their job.

Advice

It helped me develop a sense of duty to make sure that I can satisfy the customers. It was a really great learning experience to prepare me for the future.

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Software Engineer Intern

May 2018 • Marietta, GA

What I liked

The ability to network with a large group of interns all across the country. The people at The Home Depot were also spectacular. They were kind, empathetic, respectful, and an overall delight to be around.

What I wish was different

If I could change anything, it would be to take the opportunity to live in the provided housing that summer. The abilities to build a solid network, have a good time, and make new friends was still there. However, it can get a bit challenging with the more distance between you and your fellow interns.

Advice

If there is one thing that everyone should take with them, whether it be there first, second, or final internship, don't be afraid to make mistakes. Yes, you should always strive to do your best, but you're there to learn and gain exposure to -- potentially -- your future profession. Ask questions, show humility, and remember to have a little fun!

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Store Associate

June 2016 • Mansfield, TX

What I liked

Hours flexibility

What I wish was different

Promotional opportunities

Advice

Give it your best and you will be rewarded

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Assistant night manager

April 2017 - September 2018 • Logan, UT

What I liked

They worked with my school schedule.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Good place to work.

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Lumber Associate

June 2017 • Phoenix, OR

What I liked

My fellow associates are very friendly. They made the tough days easier. The managers at this location are extremely friendly, helpful, and understanding.

What I wish was different

I wish more companies (not just saying Home Depot) valued their associates more. While I enjoy working here, a lot of associates have either left or quit. I stuck it out as much as I could because I like working and I feel good helping coworkers and customers. It was extremely unfortunate some of the shift windows the lowest number of associates present were placed in. I wish corporations would focus not only on presentation of the products being sold and safety of the store, but also how the associates are doing in the store. I know I'm not the only person who feels this way, I'm just willing to be transparent about it. In NO WAY am I blaming my managers, I love them. I don't know who to blame, maybe I'm not trying to blame. I just know a lot of the associates I know could use some form of help.

Advice

If you are looking for a job that will keep your body strong and where you will learn valuable experience for a growing adult's future, APPLY FOR THIS JOB. Take everything you read online with a grain of salt. The flow of the way things work will change constantly. I'm not saying don't apply for Home Depot, I'm saying sometimes it sucks, but that's most jobs until you find one you love. Don't ever let yourself feel trapped in the work place, always look ahead, grow, and keep your eyes open for opportunities to improve yourself and your life.

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