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Panera Bread

Bakery Opener

May 2019 • Newport, RI

What I liked

Getting further customer service experience

What I wish was different

I wish the managers and other employees cared more about the job, the value of customers, and the cleanliness of the store.

Advice

People value a conversation and a smile goes a long way.
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Prep

May 2016 - August 2019 • Gainesville, GA

What I liked

Everyone is friendly, nothing too difficult.

What I wish was different

It’s pretty boring and the day can go slow

Advice

It’s a nice first job or temporary place to work
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Cashier

May - August 2019 • Easton, MD

What I liked

my Coworkers were amazing! I miss them everyday.

What I wish was different

I wish I got some more hours.

Advice

I learned to keep up with a fast pace environment and it’s something that I can take into my teaching career in the future.
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Associate Trainer

July 2017 • Palm Desert, CA

What I liked

I like that I receive quarterly raises based upon my performance reviews.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier

September 2017 • Toms River, NJ

What I liked

working with others and interacting with customers

What I wish was different

management

Advice

it is a good job if you like a fast paced environment
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Delivery Driver

June 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

There are really good tips, and it's fun because I love driving.

What I wish was different

I wish the hours were better and the pay was more reasonable. Extremely high employee turnover for drivers, too.

Advice

Be ready for constant switches between very fast-paced work and having nothing to do between deliveries. I'd still say it's worth the tips.
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Delivery Driver

July - September 2019 • Kansas City, MO

What I liked

I enjoyed the diverse tasks that I got to do at work each day. It never got boring because it was always changing.

What I wish was different

I wish that the company had at least one more delivery driver. It was not sustainable or productive for me to be the only delivery driver during the rush hours.

Advice

I believe that everyone should work in fast food or retail at least once, because the customer service experience is one of a kind. It also helps you resonate with the people working these jobs that you see in daily life.
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Cashier

August 2017 • Roseville, MN

What I liked

I love the people there, we all get to know each other really well and most of the time everyone works really well together as a team

What I wish was different

I wish that they weren't so low staffed because that puts a lot of pressure on the employees who are there

Advice

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Cashier

June 2018 • Florissant, MO

What I liked

I loved getting experience with customer service.

What I wish was different

I wish the management was more organized, but it wasn’t difficult to find the information I needed.

Advice

Always be open to criticism, it will help improve your skills.
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Line Cook

May 2019 • Duluth, GA

What I liked

Coworkers. working environment, company values

What I wish was different

Nothing, great experience! Going back to work on breaks!

Advice

Apply early to secure a job
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Associate

August 2017 - September 2019 • Rochester Hills, MI

What I liked

I made some good friends while I was at Panera. I learned a lot about life in general and did some good work.

What I wish was different

I don't think there was much I could have done differently.

Advice

Put your faith in God and He'll pull you through.
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Line Cook

July 2016 • Glenmont, NY

What I liked

Flexible hours, good pay, and they understood when I had to take time off for college.

What I wish was different

The head manager was a grouchy, old man who very few people (customers, co-workers, and even other managers) enjoyed working and interacting with.

Advice

If you do your job and work hard it will be an enjoyable work experience.
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Cashier

September 2019 • Escondido, CA

What I liked

I really the environment here everyone one is very friendly and are willing to help you and give you advise.

What I wish was different

I would definitely tell them I could not be opener. Being a student and having to work at 5 a.m is very tiring i would have loved to work round my school schedule and work in the evenings.

Advice

over all put yourself out there. Don't be afraid to find a job just because you are a full time student. If that doesn't work for you try finding work on school campus or get involved with clubs.
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Manager

January 2017 • Stow, OH

What I liked

I loved being a leader.

What I wish was different

I wish my pay would increase.

Advice

Always go into a job knowing exactly what you want. If they can not offer that go somewhere else.
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Cashier/Barista

April 2019 • Farmington, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed the experience of talking to customers and the fast pace environment. Being a shy individual, the position helped me become more confident interacting with people.

What I wish was different

The pay is hourly and adjusted because the customers are allowed to tip. The tips are spilt between all the employees so they don’t add much to the pay.

Advice

This is a good starting job if you are a high school or college student and want spending money.
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Associate

May - August 2019 • St. Charles, IL

What I liked

Ability to Create Schedule Co-Workers/Managers Pay Ease of work

What I wish was different

Organization of Company Versatility

Advice

Be prepared to work long hours and be prepared to deal with nasty customers
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Cashier

February 2017 • Killeen, TX

What I liked

The work is easy and it is very flexible with my schedule.

What I wish was different

If there was more teamwork. More pay and vacation time.

Advice

It's a good job if you are busy with your studies.
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Food Service

April 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

I liked the people I worked with and the experience it gave me.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have worked more hours.

Advice

I would tell other people to try new things and be open to new experiences.
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shift manager

November 2018 • Fairlawn, OH

What I liked

Hours

What I wish was different

more time for friends

Advice

Take time for yourself
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Customer Service Associate

May 2018 • Mount Laurel Township, NJ

What I liked

I enjoyed the team that I was working with.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could have had more say in my experience. The management at Panera was very nonresponsive to team complaints.

Advice

To make the best of every work opportunity you are given.
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