Avoid at all costs. You are better of working pretty much any other minimum wage job
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Bookseller
July 2019 • Farmington, CT
What I liked
I loved how welcoming the environment was. There were numerous occasions where I would get a job and I always felt uncomfortable, anxious and just out of place. However, Barnes and Nobles and my coworkers are absolutely amazing. We work together and listen to each other and get things done properly.
What I wish was different
There's nothing I would change or wish was different. Everything is fine just the way it is.
Advice
Don't feel intimidated about starting a new job, especially one you've been wanting to work for years
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Bookseller
June - August 2019 • Tustin, CA
What I liked
My coworkers and the experience that I gained working in retail.
What I wish was different
The type of job (ie retail)
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask for help especially in retail. Learn from your mistakes and apply new methods.
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Bookseller
May 2018 - August 2019 • Newport, KY
What I liked
I loved the location and the people as well as working with books.
What I wish was different
They push you to sell memberships and a majority of people who would buy them already have them.
Advice
Go into it ready to meet a lot of different types of people, especially if you work at a store that is in a high traffic area. And bring a book or two you know they carry for each genre to keep on hand as recommendations when you're working the floor.
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Student employee
August 2019 • Nacogdoches, TX
What I liked
You’re able to build up into the job position you want. Coworkers are always able to help you if you need it.
What I wish was different
Since it is a semester type where you begin working as a temporary you must reapply after it has been determined you are going to remain there as an employee
Advice
Join as a temporary and see if you enjoy the atmosphere. If you have had previous experience state that and ask about a specific job opening you’re interested in. Do research on what other employees are also getting paid for that are in your same area and job position and don’t be afraid to state those facts.
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bookseller
June 2019 • Clay, NY
What I liked
Everything.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Read! It makes your job so much more fun!
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Barista
July 2019 • Morristown, NJ
What I liked
I liked making my own money.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more room to walk around.
Advice
Be confident. Don't doubt yourself.
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Bookseller
May 2019 • Greenfield, WI
What I liked
I liked getting experience off campus and meeting new people.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have learned more than just cashiering
Advice
Don't be afraid to try something new.
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Bookseller
August - September 2019 • Huntington Beach, CA
What I liked
High hiring rate, stable hours within my schedule, and fun staff.
What I wish was different
I wish I’d been given more flexibility with requesting time off, specifically for a surgical procedure.
Advice
Apply as soon as you can and offer to work early or late hours in order to be more appealing for an employer.
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Bookseller
May 2018 • Greensburg, PA
What I liked
The experience of working on Seton Hill campus and being able to interact with more faculty and staff.
What I wish was different
In the summer I was the only student worker, so I wish there would have been another student worker to work with.
Advice
Don't be afraid to try new things! It was difficult to get the hang of finding all the textbooks at first, but now I know all of them by heart. Practice makes perfect.
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Retail Salesperson
September 2018 - June 2019 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
My coworkers
What I wish was different
Hours
Advice
Find a job with reliable people that you can build a relationship with-it will make your experience worthwhile.
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Bookseller
May - August 2018 • Columbia, SC
What I liked
Flexible hours
What I wish was different
More friendly staff, environment, higher pay
Advice
I would suggest staying positive
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Book Seller
June - September 2019 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
Variety of different things to do.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Bookseller
May - August 2019 • Rochester Hills, MI
What I liked
I loved being able to put books into people's homes since it's considered a "dying breed". I also just loved to be surrounded by books since I do most of my reading over the summer.
What I wish was different
I wish it was better pay. I was technically only part-time but working full-time hours so that was kind of ridiculous.
Advice
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Book store worker
August 2019 • Mankato, MN
What I liked
The other employees are always helpful!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Bookseller
May 2019 • Boston, MA
What I liked
Surrounded by so many books; you are encouraged to also know a lot of books so you can help customers so it is a nice reading-encouraged environment.
What I wish was different
More freedom on shifts to walk through the store and assist as needed; also wish management was more receptive to issues going on between workers.
Advice
It is just a part-time job; it has great discount perks that can be applied to books and the Starbucks but it is customer service and sales-driven by a large corporation. Keep in mind that in the end, sales are the bottom line for them and you are just a body for that. You are replaceable.
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Sales associate
May - September 2019 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
The environment and fellow employees were great.
What I wish was different
The starting salary.
Advice
Not a feasible for a part time job unless you have another source of income to supplement it.
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Barista
June - August 2018 • Waco, TX
What I liked
The people and the atmosphere
What I wish was different
Better pay and hours
Advice
Be prepared to work long hours on your feet
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Bookseller
May 2016 • Houston, TX
What I liked
I loved getting to know all of my coworkers as family.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
August 2017 • Westlake, OH
What I liked
I like the work environment and the people I get to be around when I’m there! I also like making fancy coffee drinks and interacting with customers!
What I wish was different
I wish that the café was more well-staffed.
Advice
This is a great place to work as a part time job but do not apply unless you’re willing to take initiative and work hard!
