Real-world experience. It was the perfect time to intern for the supply chain with all the disruptions because of COVID19. I learned a lot. I know what I need to work on and I know it is a growing field.
What I wish was different
I wish it wasn't virtual or rushed.
Advice
I would want students to know to work on getting certifications or at least be experienced in a lot of software.
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Cashier
May 2018 • Cranberry Township, PA
What I liked
I have great coworkers who made going to work enjoyable. The company also holds many events for their staff to show appreciation.
What I wish was different
I really enjoy my job and there’s not much I’d change about it. I do think there could have been more COVID precautions taken to keep staff safe after we went into the green phase.
Advice
My advice would be to make friends with and get to know your coworkers. I would also advise to understand that there will be good and bad customers and just to remain calm and not let the bad ones get to you.
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Retail
October 2019 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
Made some friends, got that bread, and was able to fit my schedule to be able to do my summer classes as well so that was nice.
What I wish was different
I wish the coronavirus didn't happen. Working outside in the heat during summer is already rough, but add wearing a mask and having to do everything very differently to abide by safety regulations and it was one of the harshest summers I had been through.
Advice
I would say to try not to get burned out. Pace yourself and you'd be surprised by how durable the human body is and what it can take. Just try not to abuse that power for your own sake.
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Customer Service Associate
April - August 2020 • Cumming, GA
What I liked
My manager was nice. I learned how to operate the customer service computer programs.
What I wish was different
More training.
Advice
Always ask for help if you don't know something.
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Sales Associate
May 2020 • Fargo, ND
What I liked
Lots of customer service and interacting with others on the Home Depot team.
What I wish was different
I wish that there was more of a intent on training instead of throwing associates out into the aisles.
Advice
If you want a nice easy summer job that's not too constraining and stressful this is the job for you.
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lot associate
March - August 2020 • Yorkville, IL
What I liked
Everyone at The Home Depot got along well and worked as a team, like a family
What I wish was different
Advice
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Sales associate
June 2020 • Garland, TX
What I liked
The people that worked there
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Don't be afraid to do something new
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Cashier
June 2020 • Harrison, OH
What I liked
I loved the people I worked with. They made work more enjoyable.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Cashier
May 2016 • Boulder, CO
What I liked
What I wish was different
Enforced the mask mandate for customers more
Advice
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Sales Associate
April 2020 • Cranberry Township, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed learning how to interact with customers at a retail store. Many different customer interactions caused me to learn how to approach certain people and lead them to what they need.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have received more hours, but given it was a part time position, I did manage to pull in about 30-36 hours per week.
Advice
That the sale of a product is all about how much you truly value the customer and the company you work for, not forcing them to buy something that they do not need.
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Customer Service Associate
March - August 2020 • Keene, NH
What I liked
The people I worked with and leadership were great!
What I wish was different
More social distancing rules during covid.
Advice
It’s a great company to work for and there are so many opportunities to move up.
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Customer Complaint Clerk
March - August 2020 • Moses Lake, WA
What I liked
The co workers
What I wish was different
How we had to handle customers
Advice
Patience is a virtue
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Associate
May - August 2020 • Succasunna, NJ
What I liked
Had many great benefits during COVID
What I wish was different
Wish I was able to choose from a larger variety of hours
Advice
Work hard and be open to anything!
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Service Desk Associate
May - July 2020 • Broomfield, CO
What I liked
friendly and helpful coworkers, variety of tasks, flexible part time schedule
What I wish was different
The video training did not specifically prepare me to work at the service desk, so I learned how to do the job on the spot.
Advice
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Logistics Coordinator
June - August 2019 • Strongsville, OH
What I liked
I loved working with a team to solve different issues and contact different suppliers and vendors.
What I wish was different
I wish the organization was more organized on paper work and file management
Advice
Always be prepared and never stress over the workload for the day. Always take a workloads day one step at a time.
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Warehouse associate
May - August 2020 • Elwood, IL
What I liked
Great Experience
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Great Experience
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Sales
April 2020 • Lake Orion, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed working with my coworkers, and having something to do during a pandemic. I also appreciated that the company did its job to keep all of its employees safe. My store has only had one case of COVID-19, and we don't think they contracted it at work.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been given more training in different departments, as sometimes I would be called to other areas of the store I wasn't as knowledgeable about.
Advice
Apply early! Hiring for my store stops in mid-April for the summer, so send applications during March and April.
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Deliveries Associate
March 2019 • Urbandale, IA
What I liked
I enjoyed interacting with the type of people who shop at The Home Depot. All of these people are driven and motivated. People who undertake home improvement projects personally, I found, are genuinely good people.
What I wish was different
Sometimes there was a lot of manual labor.
Advice
Ever since I got my forklift certification, I've felt invincible.
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Associate
May - August 2020 • Orchard Park, NY
What I liked
Great management team, super friendly!!!
What I wish was different
Nothing really
Advice
Just be willing and able to work
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Sales Associate
August 2020 • Downingtown, PA
What I liked
I really like the working environment. Everybody is so helpful and nice. People care about each other.
What I wish was different
There is nothing much that should be changed besides the pay. Every associate that works at The Home Depot deserves slightly better pay for all of their hard work.
Advice
Always be nice to customers no matter how they treat you.
