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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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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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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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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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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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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Sales associate
April 2019 • Hamilton Township, NJ
What I liked
The working environment
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
You meet some pretty great people while working at staples
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Tech Sales Associate
May 2019 • Glen Cove, NY
What I liked
I liked that I was finally getting some experience in my field of interest.
What I wish was different
I wish the work environment was better, there was a few issues between employees and supervisors.
Advice
Would recommend to work at a Staples as it will show you what working retail is like and will show you how a team has to work together in order to be effective and efficient.
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Sales Representative
June 2019 • Dayton, OH
What I liked
The managers.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't let customers with a negative attitude discourage you. Most people are nice, so stay positive.
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Print and marketing associate
June - September 2019 • Naples, FL
What I liked
My coworkers
What I wish was different
The customers
Advice
Be patient
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Sales Representative
June 2019 • Bay Shore, NY
What I liked
Everybody working there is understanding and helpful. The job is not a very stressful work environment.
What I wish was different
More in depth knowledge about the working of the machines and products we were selling.
Advice
Don't be scared to ask questions and take the initiative to go after customers yourself.
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Print and Marketing Associate
June 2019 • Monona, WI
What I liked
I have worked at Staples before, but moved this summer to Madison and started at this store. The print and marketing job is fast paced and fun. There is a lot to learn but I enjoy learning about it. I was lucky to be selected to help plan our Back to School Block Party and was able to do a lot of work connecting with local companies and planning the event.
What I wish was different
Nothing! I love working here.
Advice
This job is flexible but you need to express your needs! Don't be afraid to ask for help, everyone is great.
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Sales Associate
June 2018 • Rockville, MD
What I liked
I loved meeting so many people every day.
What I wish was different
I wish I didn’t have to deal with as many difficult customers.
Advice
Working retail isn’t easy, especially at a Staples during back to school season. You need a backbone to have discipline not to take criticisms from frustrated customers personally. Also, always use a level tone of voice—people are way less likely to be angry at someone who is being nice to them. So be friendly! Work is so much fun when you are.
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Print and Marketing
July 2019 • North Andover, MA
What I liked
How close it is to school and how it fits into my career study.
What I wish was different
I wish I started sooner.
Advice
Teamwork and communication is very important.
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Associate
May - September 2018 • Conifer, CO
What I liked
I liked that I made money and could work every day
What I wish was different
I wish I didn’t have to work literally 7 days a week of the summer to afford college, on top of loans
Advice
Work as much as you can in the summer so you can eat or maybe do a fun thing during the school year
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Print and Marketing associate
May - August 2018 • Novi, MI
What I liked
Employees were very welcoming and friendly. The job kept me busy and pay was decent.
What I wish was different
Management was often difficult. Communication was lacking which sometimes made the job stressful.
Advice
I would recommend this job as a summer/temporary position, but you might lose your mind if you stay full time.
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Certified Tech
April - August 2018 • Terre Haute, IN
What I liked
Working in and with technology, having interpersonal interactions, advising customers and helping them.
What I wish was different
More training at the start of the job. Unfortunately I for the most part had to teach myself most of the processes to do the computer work.
Advice
Never take a person off first impression, some people may look ragged and be able to pay for a computer in cash, while others my look fancy and kind and end up being the most frustratingly rude people you have ever met.
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Print and Marketing Associate
October 2018 • Elyria, OH
What I liked
I like producing the orders we take and working with my coworkers.
What I wish was different
I wish the customers were nicer, they made the job the most difficult.
Advice
I would advise anyone who is coming into this career to please have more than a couple of shifts of training. This job requires several weeks of training before you can be on your own.
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Head Tech
May - September 2019 • Prince George, VA
What I liked
Finaly having the chance to do a job related to technology. I spent a good chunk of my time working on and repairing computers.
What I wish was different
How punctual closing hours were. I hated having to work closing shifts, because even though we'd be scheduled to leave at 10, I sometimes left nearly 2 hours later because of the incompetency of others.
Advice
Never, ever work the department floor. It is the most degrading and mind numbing experience possible. Couple that with the same awful music day in and day out for hours on end, it's more so torture than a simple job.
