This was my second time coming back but the experience was more surreal the second time then the first. I was able to meet new people and experience more. I even participated in a hackathon with 3 other people which we ended winning.
What I wish was different
The onboarding process and week was a bit slow and it took way to long for us to find out what our assignments were.
Advice
Always put your best foot forward and know when to ask for help.
Never get to bogged down by small things because they will only hinder your ability to stay productive.
Never be afraid to ask questions to clarify your understanding of something. Understanding things faster the first time is much more efficient then trying to understand it later down the road where you are stuck and can't explain your issue or what you are doing.
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Dock worker
June - August 2019 • Portland, OR
What I liked
Good hours, good pay, opportunity to start a career
What I wish was different
Clear scheduling, open to time off if necessary
Advice
This position is labor intensive with long hours, but very regular and easy to get the hang of.
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Loader/unloader
June 2018 • Fort Worth, TX
What I liked
They pay on time.
What I wish was different
If they had insurance options.
Advice
It is hard work and sweaty work, very energy consuming. Drink lots of water!
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Package Handler
May - August 2019 • Big Rapids, MI
What I liked
Early morning shift was full of a fun energetic staff
What I wish was different
I wish that the hours could have been longer.
Advice
Make sure you are in physical shape and ready to work at 2:30 in the morning.
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UPS Retail Worker
May 2023 • Lewisburg, PA
What I liked
I like my co-workers.
What I wish was different
Not sure.
Advice
Be able to deal with rude customers and have a friendly support group of co-workers to have your back.
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Finance & Accounting Intern
May - August 2017 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
UPS is a great company. Great corporate structure, excellent opportunities in terms of mobility and working your way up
What I wish was different
I worked in the Finance & Accounting department of the Insurance leg of UPS (UPS Capital), and the work wasn't super rewarding. But I still worked with great people and didn't mind going into work every day.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions, not just about the work you're doing but also about people's career trajectory and studies. Networking doesn't stop when you get the job!
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Package Handler
June - August 2019 • Louisville, KY
What I liked
it helped me grow as a person.
What I wish was different
The people were not that nice.
Advice
pack a lunch
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Loader
October 2016 • Chelmsford, MA
What I liked
What I like about UPS is that it's a highly active job, benefits, and opportunities to try out different specific jobs. It is also nice being a part of a union.
What I wish was different
Sometimes the hours can differentiate and while I'm doing school full time this can hurt my sleep schedule, but other than that I feel as if I've adjusted to the physical demands of the job.
Advice
It's not a bad place to work if you favor benefits. It can be physically demanding/exhausting, particularly in the summer and around Christmas. But it's worth thinking about.
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Package Handler
June 2019 • Memphis, TN
What I liked
I liked my salary and coworkers. Everyone gave me good insight about the job, and helped figure out if UPS would be a good starting point for me.
What I wish was different
I wish the labor was less excruciating. I underestimated what they were warning us about in orientation.
Advice
If you really want to get fit, or if you really can endure hard exercising then this would be a great job for you.
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ISM INTERN
June - August 2019 • Mahwah, NJ
What I liked
The social events and how everyone seemed really into what they did
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure to get involved in things outside of your group
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Cash to Order Process Intern
May - August 2019 • Dunmore, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed the learning experience of the process' that each department uses everyday to make the company work on a global level.
What I wish was different
The only thing that I wish had been different was the length of my internship, I wish it had been longer.
Advice
Take in every experience that they offer you, you will be learning valuable information that will benefit you in the rest of your career.
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Small Package and Bundle Sorter Clerk
July - August 2019 • Middleburg Heights, OH
What I liked
I liked the set schedule and predictability of the work.
What I wish was different
The shift time and how it worked with my schedule
Advice
Make sure you can commit to showing up almost every day and working hard
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Ism co-op
September 2019 • Lutherville-Timonium, MD
What I liked
It is good learning opportunity. They will reasonable amount to learn
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Know about object oriented programming
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Part Time Operations Management Specialist
August 2018 • Richmond, VA
What I liked
I love how flexible my schedule is. It is perfect for a student who is figuring out what they want to do in the future, while having steady income. There is also tuition assistance through UPS, which is greatly appreciated.
What I wish was different
I wish I didn't have to work on Saturdays.
Advice
The job is amazing and not too demanding. Take it one day at a time and allow yourself to learn something new everyday when interacting with customers.
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Production Supervisor Intern
August 2016 • Pontiac, MI
What I liked
A good operations management experience. Very hands on.
What I wish was different
It was a very early shift, the hours were not the best.
Advice
It's good to have operations management experience, it really helped understand that aspect of the business.
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Package Handler
September 2016 • Gardena, CA
What I liked
I liked the people and how it was about teamwork.
What I wish was different
Management
Advice
Its okay to take it easy once in a while
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F & A Intern
May - July 2019 • Coppell, TX
What I liked
The team was excellent! I was welcomed to the staff immediately. The team (Fixed Assets) also had an “open desk” policy, where you could ask anyone a question and anyone who could would help. Loved the teambuilding, the experience and the network I formed. Some of my daily/weekly duties were the same, but each day brought different challenged that helped shape me!
What I wish was different
I wish the other interns and I could have swapped places for a day or so, just to see what other teams were responsible for!
I also wish there would have been overtime for the interns, if only for a few hours. Company policy had us unable to work any overtime, but we could have been more helpful had we been allowed to!
Advice
Learning how to communicate effectively is a big deal! Like my job at UPS, many companies require a lot of joint effort between teams all over the country (or in my case, the world). Understanding that communication has to be fast, efficient and respectful is such a powerful tool to have in your belt for any job!
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Package Handler
May - August 2019 • Louisville, KY
What I liked
What I liked about working at UPS was being right at the airport. I worked day shift so I got to spend many days watching different planes take off and land at SDF in Louisville, KY. I worked in the international area of UPS, and it was so interesting to see packages coming from all over the world to Louisville, KY.
What I wish was different
What I wish could have been different, was more work ethic from co-workers.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share about this experience is the job maybe hard mentally and physically but it's totally worth the paycheck at the end of the week!
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I.S Intern
June - August 2018 • Timonium, MD
What I liked
I was able to learn new techniques and acquire hands-on experience using the skills I have learned in my studies.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more prior knowledge regarding software development and related business decision-making before entering the field.
Advice
Ask as many questions as you can and don’t be afraid to speak up! I learned so much more by asking to attend meetings and work alongside my peers.
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Preloader
August 2017 • Wyoming, MI
What I liked
Steady/consistent hours and schedule, good pay, and tuition reimbursement program.
What I wish was different
It can be difficult to adjust to the early start times.
Advice
Make sure you are ready physically. This is definitely a workout.
