Staples, Inc.

Sales Representative

June 2019 • Dayton, OH

What I liked

The managers.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't let customers with a negative attitude discourage you. Most people are nice, so stay positive.

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sales associate

August 2017 • Frederick, MD

What I liked

How friendly my coworkers are. They are always very welcoming and it is a pleasure to work there.

What I wish was different

Advice

Be very flexible with the hours you are available. People will call out last minute and it is beneficial if you are free to pick up shifts.

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Financial Shared Services Intern

June 2019 • Columbia, SC

What I liked

I loved the community my manager and the intern team has. Our group is very collaborative and we are always there for each other both in and outside of work.

What I wish was different

There were times where things were constantly changing, so I wish things would be a little more consistent.

Advice

If someone ever gets the opportunity to intern here, then definitely take it! I gained so much knowledge from our projects and intern development workshops that I will be able to use in my future career.

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Tech Sales Specialist

June - August 2019 • Freehold Township, NJ

What I liked

I liked working with my coworkers.

What I wish was different

I wish they gave me more hours because I only started working more the last few weeks, before classes started.

Advice

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Software Engineer Intern

June 2019 • Framingham, MA

What I liked

It’s a great place. Everyone is very helpful and makes you feel at home.

What I wish was different

I wish I could work here longer and gain more experience.

Advice

Take your chances.

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Sales associate

May - August 2019 • Kenwood, OH

What I liked

My coworkers were kind and helpful. I liked having something to do and having a daily schedule to stick to.

What I wish was different

I wish I had started a little earlier than I had. Overall, the experience was great.

Advice

Dont be afraid to take initiative and suggest ideas that will help. Make sure to learn the layout of the store qucikly.

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Digital Solutions Intern

June - August 2019 • Framingham, MA

What I liked

I loved the people I worked with, and the University Recruiting team held a ton of events for interns to help us in the future.

What I wish was different

I wish I had had more work to do! It felt like they forgot about me at times, and so I didn’t have much to do.

Advice

I highly recommend interning at Staples; however, for those in CS/tech, maybe look for other options.

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Cashier

June - September 2019 • Casper, WY

What I liked

Fun customers, great hours, lively coworkers, amazing management

What I wish was different

inclusivity could have been better. some people used my pronouns and others refused and the kept giving me the "women's" shirts that I didn't want

Advice

be upfront about who you are no matter what anyone else thinks

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Retail Salesperson

July - August 2019 • St. Augustine, FL

What I liked

I was impressed with the effective communication that each team member had. It's such a valuable skill that really enhances a career experience.

What I wish was different

There's not much I would change about my experience, but I was incredibly overwhelmed with the amount of information I needed to know.

Advice

I would recommend asking as many questions as possible. There's definitely a lot to learn, and everyone is quick to offer guidance if you're confused.

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Technology Sales Associate

October 2016 • Louisville, KY

What I liked

Friendly staff, built communication skils

What I wish was different

Advice

Customer service jobs build your communication and people skills, which are necessary in any job.

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Cashier

July 2016 • Doylestown, PA

What I liked

The experience with customers.

What I wish was different

Opportunities for advancement

Advice

Take things in stride.

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Retail Salesperson

May 2017 - August 2018 • Yucaipa, CA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the environment that I worked in. My coworkers were great and had a very well overall family vibe.

What I wish was different

I wish that my hours were different, although it was summer and I only hand my work and no school, I did not enjoy working nights all the time.

Advice

I would share.. Just have fun, make friends and love what you are doing. Never settle.

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staples cashier

August - September 2018 • Upland, CA

What I liked

I liked learning what the behind the scenes of stores are. I like organizing and learning the business side.

What I wish was different

better pay and more organized managers

Advice

be prepared for down time

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Print Center Associate

June - August 2018 • Hicksville, NY

What I liked

My coworkers, it was an easy job.

What I wish was different

my manager was passive aggressive, i wasn't trained properly, and instead of training me he cut my hours. Found different position and quit.

Advice

Staples is a horrible place to work at

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Temporary Sales Associate

June - August 2018 • Larchmont, NY

What I liked

Working with customers in a retail position really enhanced my people skills. The fast-paced environment may have seemed like a hassle to others , however I enjoyed it.

What I wish was different

Not much

Advice

Be prepared to deal with almost every single type of person/personality, coworkers included.

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sales/tech associate

June - August 2018 • Garden Grove, CA

What I liked

Friendly Coworkers

What I wish was different

More customers on dead hours

Advice

This really helps with your public speaking, elevator talk, and customer service.

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Sales Associate

May - August 2018 • Medina, OH

What I liked

My boss

What I wish was different

Advice

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Sales Associate

May - August 2018 • Seabrook, NH

What I liked

The people I worked with and the regular customers.

What I wish was different

A more understanding boss.

Advice

Sell, but don’t be upset if you don’t.

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Technology Associate

June - August 2018 • Troy, OH

What I liked

I liked that I was the only female working in the Tech department. I felt empowered that I was the only female working in this male-dominated department because there are not enough women in STEM jobs and careers, and I was proud to represent women and young girls through my job. I also loved that I had the platform to inspire other girls to take on the mindset that if I can do it, then they can as well. Working here helped me realize that I was just as capable of completing tasks that my male co-workers carried out, and in that realization, I became confident in doing my job. For example, I became confident in successfully delivering a sales pitch, learning to speak Tech jargon and running a diagnostic and repair on computers.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Sales Associate

May 2018 • Columbia, SC

What I liked

Getting to help customers that were respectful. That was always rewarding when they were happy with my service. The staff at Staples during my time there has been pretty awesome, so that has also been a positive aspect of the job.