I liked working with store associates and other shoe expeditors to reach the store's' goals.
What I wish was different
I was the only one in charge of changing sale signs, and prices throughout the floor, and it would have been helpful to collaborate with someone who could help.
Advice
I think that everyone who has a free summer should have a job, no matter in what field. Apart from the extra income, it teaches life skills and how to work with others.
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Retail Sales Associate
April 2017 - August 2019 • Towson, MD
What I liked
I loved my coworkers. Everyone was so friendly and fun to work with.
What I wish was different
I wish they weren't open on Thanksgiving and wouldn't start decorating for Christmas in September.
Advice
If you can avoid working there during Thanksgiving Weekend, do it. It's hell.
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Merchandise Displayer
April 2019 • Newport Beach, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
In merchandising it’s strictly an early morning schedule, so if you are not a morning person do not look into a job like this.
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Capital Tracking Intern
June - August 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish that the work I had been doing was different. It took until about half way through the semester to get work.
Advice
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Inventory Control Clerk
May 2019 • Joppa, MD
What I liked
My work schedule.
What I wish was different
Hourly Wage Amount
Advice
Not for everyone
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Store Management Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Management experience
Helping others
Coaching colleagues
Learning the business aspect
What I wish was different
Working a retail schedule as opposed to corporate hours
Lots of late nights weekends and holidays
Advice
It’s a great experience if you want to do store management after college or even move into their corporate office.
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Merchanding Buying Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I really loved my time at Macy's, everyone was so inviting and kind. The culture and environment really made it a fun place to work.
What I wish was different
Even though it was great experience overall, I wish we would've had a crash course about the terms and industry acronyms that are used on the daily basis.
Advice
If I had to give one piece of advice, I would say to make sure you take advantage of the networking opportunities that not only Macy's, but the city has to offer! Explore, have fun, and don't forget to stay safe.
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Digital Merchandising Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Welcoming team, intern events/team project
What I wish was different
I wish I had more projects to work on in the office.
Advice
Definitely attend the spotlight series and reach out to different departments to learn more about them.
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Sales Associate
April - October 2019 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I liked the quarterly salary increase.
What I wish was different
The overall environment and scheduling.
Advice
Retail is a time consuming field and you have to be a people person, otherwise you'll be miserable.
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Sales associate
June 2017 • Dublin, OH
What I liked
I enjoyed the independence and individual choice making allowed to associates
What I wish was different
I whish that training would have been a little more extensive to include things like special sales.
Advice
Previous retail experience may be good because it is a lot to handle in the beginning due to their large amount of merchandise.
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Sales Associate
May 2019 • St. Cloud, MN
What I liked
The coworkers and how our bosses brought cake for everybody's birthday
What I wish was different
I wished I would have worked more hours.
Advice
Make friends with your coworkers
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Makeup Artist
May - August 2018 • Richmond, VA
What I liked
Apply make up on and show the customer a good products that works with their skin type.
What I wish was different
Advice
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sales associate
April 2018 • Yonkers, NY
What I liked
decent environment, room for growth
What I wish was different
pay
Advice
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Apparel Salesperson
July 2010 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
Meeting people.
What I wish was different
Pay, no training, negative employees, high emphasis on KPIs I didn't have control over as a salesperson.
Advice
Live a life in such a way you don't have to work retail over a long amount of time.
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Cosmetics Sales Associate
May - August 2019 • Louisville, KY
What I liked
Helping People, Talking about Cosmetics.
What I wish was different
Pay wage
Advice
Always learn what your customer wants- everyone has a different style or thing they enjoy that could be very different to yours and you need to be able to mold yourself to that.
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Jewelry Clerical
June - October 2021 • City of Industry, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed the clerical work the most.
What I wish was different
I wish that scheduling was not as pressuring for part-time employees. I felt constantly pressured to work more than I was able, covering for a different position without being compensated for the difference in position wages.
Advice
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Receiving
October 2018 • Burbank, CA
What I liked
Very flexible schedule, with a very nice team to work and a good employee discount
What I wish was different
I wish they would have given me more hours to work.
Advice
It’s all about having a great customer service to the clients and just have working there.
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Omni Merchandise Planning Intern
June - July 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
It was a great opportunity to learn about retail and how Macy's operates. You have the chance to get involved in different aspects of the business, and they teach you a lot.
What I wish was different
Sometimes I felt like a cog in the wheel since it is a very large company. I didn't feel like I was pushed as much as I could have been.
Advice
Definitely take advantage of all of the talks that executives will run, it's a great chance to get a broader overview of the company.
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Store Management Intern
June - August 2017 • Plantation, FL
What I liked
I was constantly learning new things. The team welcomed me immediately and started treating me like an actual manager from day one. This internship encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and expand my horizons professionally.
What I wish was different
I think the communication from Corporate to the stores definitely has room for improvement.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to take matters into your own hands. One of the reasons I was treated as an equal by the other executives is because I wasn’t afraid to make my own judgement calls and be confident in my decisions. It was really scary and intimidating at times, but by doing this it helped me develop myself as a professional and a leader.
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Cosmetic Consultant
September 2017 • Burnsville, MN
What I liked
Learn lots of knowledge on different, popular cosmetics and skincare brands. Plus, you occasionally get free product to try.
