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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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.
What I wish was different
Sometimes the customers can also be incredibly incompetent and rude. At least those are more uncommon, so that's a plus.
Advice
Try to be cheerful because each work day can be fairly taxing. A good attitude always helps you carry on.
