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Northern Michigan University - Student Employment

Orientation Desk Supervisor

May - August 2018 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

Loved the independence and organizational skills.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Student Building Manager

May - August 2019 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

The people I worked with.

What I wish was different

I wish the PEIF had air conditioning.

Advice

Be professional.
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Digital Marketing Intern

January 2018 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

My co workers and work environment. I am able to use my creativity and learn new skills.

What I wish was different

I don’t wish anything had been different.

Advice

I am fortunate to have this position because I am able to grow as a student and a professional.
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Research

June 2018 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

The research was unique and fun!

What I wish was different

I wish the lab could have been more set up so the work could have begun sooner

Advice

Be ready to have set backs - theyre okay!
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Parts Technician

May 2019 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

Love the environment, the ability to improve. Everyone here is amazing, the community has been great.

What I wish was different

Nothing really, this job is pretty good.

Advice

Don't take anything too harshly. Learn from your mistakes, they're not what defines you.
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Orientation Leader

May - July 2019 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

Was a wonderful job if you enjoy meeting new people, creating great experiences, and helping incoming students.

What I wish was different

I wish more free time was available to me during training.

Advice

Keep it real with the students, they will appreciate it most.
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Campus Visit Program Staff Assistant

August 2018 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

I love my co-workers and the atmosphere of the work place. It's great working in an environment showing people a place that I love.

What I wish was different

People aren't stupid.

Advice

Get a job out of your comfort zone!
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Campus Visit Program Assistant

May 2018 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

With handshake I was aware of any job postings for on-campus jobs (which was what I was looking for at the time).

What I wish was different

It was really hard to apply through handshake, I printed my application and turned it in straight to the office.

Advice

If you are in college and looking for jobs, get a job on campus. They work with your schedule way better than off-campus jobs.
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Digital Marketing Intern

August 2019 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

The coworkers

What I wish was different

Paid

Advice

You learn so much!
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Supervisor

August 2014 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

Flexible hours and can take time off if needed

What I wish was different

More consistent work and more employees at my level

Advice

I highly suggest getting an on campus job during school. Its an easy way to make money without getting too stressed out and overworked
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Computer Tech

August 2018 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

Flexible hours and chill work environment

What I wish was different

Nothing it’s perfect

Advice

You don’t have to know anything about computers, you will be trained. If you want a job with super flexible hours, friendly managers, and a chill work environment, apply here
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Grounds Maintenance Worker

December 2018 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

working outside and all the old guys i work with are like buddies

What I wish was different

higher pay

Advice

dont be afraid to get dirty to get the job done
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Student Secretary

September 2018 - December 2019 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

The faculty and my coworkers, we have a wonderful community over here and I have made wonderful connections

What I wish was different

I could work more. I was limited to 20 hours in the summer and 11 during the school year

Advice

I loved it I built wonderful relationships with professors that I havenet even taken classes with and built up great skills for working in an office enviornment
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Campus Visit Program Assistant

August 2018 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

I love working on campus because I know my employers will never schedule any shifts that will conflict with my classes. Working for the Campus Visit Program is so fun because I get to be the first person that prospective students meet at Northern!

What I wish was different

Advice

If you like communicating, scheduling, and walking around campus, this could be a great job for you!
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Marketing Intern

May 2019 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

It offers a lot of experience and access to post on one of Marquette's largest platforms

What I wish was different

Advice

The job is what you make it! They give a lot of freedom so you can create projects for yourself.
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Program Assistant

March 2018 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

Being hevily involved in orientation and getting to see all the work that goes into it.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Student Office Assistant

October 2020 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

Great group of people to work with!

What I wish was different

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask questions!
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Front Desk Receptionist

April 2022 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

I like my position mainly as I enter the business and entertainment world this was a good way to get an insight into how everything behind the scenes works.

What I wish was different

Advice

Get any position in the field you would like to go into because sometimes you can see how difficult or easy the positon you could have in the future could be.
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