It's a good job with friendly people, good for building social and customer service skills. It is a regular retail position, but one where it is easy to bond with others over the product (books, movies, music).
What I wish was different
I have worked there for two years, and a higher salary would be nice, but it is decent for a retail position.
Advice
If you are shy and have nerdy interests, B&N is a fantastic place to work and can help you to put yourself out there more.
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Bookseller
April 2018 • Lexington, KY
What I liked
I experienced new things
What I wish was different
Shifts
Advice
Great place
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Retail
August 2017 • Oklahoma City, OK
What I liked
It's a great job especially if you're looking for something between semesters
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
August 2018 • New Brunswick, NJ
What I liked
Great people, good management
What I wish was different
Longer training
Advice
Be a good multitasker
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store associate
June - August 2018 • Elizabethtown, KY
What I liked
I enjoyed helping people find what they needed.
I enjoyed working with others and keeping myself busy.
What I wish was different
I believe that the company is disorganized all though they have gotten a lot better from the summer before.
Advice
I think that it is important to keep yourself current as best you can while attending college, if you can't work during the semester take a summer job or internship in your field of study so that when you do enter the business world you will be ready.
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Bookseller
October 2014 • Buford, GA
What I liked
I loved the atmosphere; I loved talking to customers about books we both loved, and I enjoyed working with people just as nerdy as me. I was comfortable with all my managers, and felt like I could calmly and safely escalate any problems or comments in a positive, timely manner.
What I wish was different
I wish we had had enough employees such that I could get time off for studying and homework.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions; keep your weekends clear, and always educate yourself on new books!
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Barista
June 2018 • Raleigh, NC
What I liked
It was a fun, fast paced experience that kept me engaged and gave me life skills that will be important later in my life.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten to work more with books.
Advice
Everyone should work in food service and retail at least once before they try and get a "real job". It humbles you and reminds you how to treat people.
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Barista
November 2018 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
Very flexible schedule. Great coworkers.
What I wish was different
Assurance of hours being able to work.
Advice
Get to know your coworkers, it makes your job better.
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Cafe Manager
May 2015 - December 2019 • Reno, NV
What I liked
I love working with a team pushing each other!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Bookseller
July 2018 • Raleigh, NC
What I liked
Friendly. Always had something to do.
What I wish was different
Amount of strenuous work for each individual worker
Advice
Be on time. Be prepared to do all kinds of work
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Cashier
January 2017 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Be ready to have opinions on books and book suggestions
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Retail Salesperson
August - October 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
I appreciated the work environment and the hours were very flexible.
What I wish was different
I wish they paid at least $1.00 more.
Advice
This is a great place to gain experience in customer service. It also taught me to take initiative and to multitask.
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Cashier
November 2018 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
It is a very easy going and accepting job, it works very well with my school hours.
What I wish was different
I wish more hours were available and the pay was a little higher.
Advice
I would say that it is a great way to meet new people on campus, and allows you to learn a lot of interesting things about how schools choose textbooks and merchandise.
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Bookseller
July 2015 • Santa Rosa, CA
What I liked
It taught me how to work with customers and learn how to do effective customer service.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Sales
April 2018 • Fort Worth, TX
What I liked
I love the management and helping customers needs!
What I wish was different
I wish the pay had been higher but there is a .25 cent raise every year so it isn’t that bad!
Advice
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Bookseller
July - August 2018 • Kent, OH
What I liked
I liked the atmosphere, the people, and how the company ran itself.
What I wish was different
I wished I would have been kept on longer. I loved my job and the temporary experience made me want to come back and do it all again!
Advice
Remember to be flexible and never give up!
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Bookseller
April 2017 • Carle Place, NY
What I liked
The joy of reading and conversing with fellow curious book readers.
What I wish was different
Higher salary
Advice
Invest in 401k
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bookseller
June - August 2018 • Bloomington, IN
What I liked
I got the hours I wanted, gave me experiences in customer service.
What I wish was different
I wish the pay was a bit higher!
Advice
Learn how to talk to people. Even though a task may seem small, management sees that and it can benefit you in the long run!
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Barista
February 2017 • Maplewood, MN
What I liked
I liked my coworkers, the with environment, and my hours (they are very accommodating).
What I wish was different
I wish I had been paid more when we were understaffed/without a manager and I had to take on the duties of a manager.
