graduate researcher

research assistant

associate professor

graduate assistant

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University of Vermont

This internship was good in the sense that it helped prepare me for some of the things that I might come across in the real business world, and a good transitionary point from which to jump from college to the professional world.

However, a lot of the information that was garnered was more or less common sense, and while we wee being paid for it, it was a very little amount.

it was good to learn how to use things like oracle and other web based reporting tools, but that's about all I got out of it. 

the best component of the internship was that we had complete freedom with how we were to approach our project and campaign. making an action video for UVM's Clean Energy Fund though was an absolute blast! the whole process from the filming itself, to negotiating what we could do with risk management was a fascinating and surprising experience.

office work though was at best boring an often felt unnecessary, but meeting for an hour once every two weeks alleviated that a lot.

it was an interesting experience to be sure, and would recommend it to other students if they're clueless as to how to apply for jobs, writing resumes and cover letters and things of a similar nature, but otherwise, it's nothing you haven't heard before.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people you will work with, and the students. I had some of the most talented and knowledgeable coworkers I have experienced. And as a photographer/videographer there was no shortage of stories and inspiration that came from the student body. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The current administration and department leadership made for a stressful work experience.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I think many people would describe (to varying degrees) a toxic work place. I experienced examples of management showing no trust which lead to micromanaging, behind dishonest with employees, not listening, making unrealistic demands… overall, making for a work environment where people hired to do a job (and who had the expertise to do a job well) weren’t empowered to do that job. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
In my particular role it was quite varied, but it generally consisted of a mix of photography and video projects

This was a work-study job that my university offered to me and other students that qualify for work-study.

A typical day at work consisted of the consultant sitting at the main desk until or if one of the students using the computers needed assistance. Also, we must make sure that all supplies including ink and paper for the printer, are available when needed and if there are any technical difficulties with either the printer and/or the computers, we must contact our boss as soon as possible so that the problem may be fixed.  

Also, the consultant who had the opening shift, must put in the proper passcode when opening the lab to turn off the alarm. After o
Likewise, the consultant that closed the computer lab at the end of the last shift of the day, had the responsibility of closing the lab properly by putting in the correct passcode to turn on the alarm when leaving the lab. Prior to setting the alarm, the consultant must make sure that all computers are turned off properly and that nothing is missing or out of place.

Exemplary practicum and Internship. Training and supervision above and exceeded expectations.

Provided therapeutic services to students attending UVM. Generalist, crisis intervention, supervision, group therapy, didactic training, outreach, such as training and support for the LGBT community, and treatment, planning, and team planning for individuals with eating disorders. Strong emphasis on social justice and diversity as well as advocacy for students with learning disabilities. Collaborated with other staff members and supported parents as needed for treatment of their child's mental well-being.

This was lab work in a building located away from main campus.  Parking was free and easy, the setting was pretty with forest, ponds, and manicured lawns all around, and there were plenty of options nearby for lunch.  The main drawback was the distance from main campus, which made it difficult to take advantage of lectures or other events and facilities on campus.

The lab was well-equipped and provided the opportunity to learn a lot of different instruments and chemical analyses.  The worst thing about this job was that everything was contract work-- the principal investigator was always under pressure to perform the specified work on time and under budget, and to write proposals for more contracts.  Being under constant pressure himself, he tended to pass this pressure on to his subordinates.

I love going to work everyday at Campus Rec.  It has such a warm and welcoming environment that is a pleasure to work in . After being promoted to supervisor at Campus Rec I was able to gain valuable leadership skills.  

At work I am responsible for the other student employees including making sure they arrive on time, wear the correct work clothes, providing them with help and support, and seeing that they carry out all of their responsibilities during their shift.  

The hardest part of my job is disciplining the other student employees.  It is a hard balance to create a friendly relationship with someone and then also be the one to discipline them when needed.  
However this is also the most enjoyable part of my job.  I love being in a leadership position, and I love being someone that the other employees can look to for support.

a typical day is dependent on the position held within the department, they have so many different positions that it really is hard to be extremely specific. i specifically learned how to manage my time better and make sure that i could complete both my personal and professional responsibilities in a timely manner due to the random scheduling program used. my c-workers at the time were fun and energetic being fellow students at the university. the hardest part of the job was making sure i could make the mandatory training sessions each month that were held on sunday evenings. the most enjoyable part of my job was the fact that i was around other students who were also just looking to have fun and learn.

I reported to the Director of the 4-H group and performed a variety of tasks. At that time, my wife was pregnant, and I drove a long distance to the job location regularly, sometimes daily. 

As I recall, my job description included only some of the actual jobs I performed, but overall, I did whatever it took to satisfy the variety of tasks needed on that particular day.

The Director was understanding, and gave me great leeway in how I would perform my job, and she also allowed me flexibility with respect to time off to attend to the needs of my nascent family.

I do a work study position throughout the school year as a receptionist and I really like the position. It is usually only a five to six hour job per week, but I have made a lot of great connections with residential life.  I have also been a Lead Resident Adviser at the University of Vermont for the past two years and I really enjoy this position, even though it can really be a lot of work.  It has also taught me to deal with some very difficult situations in which I've had to deal with in a collaborative, and positive manner.  Both of these positions I have done through the University of Vermont have really taught me a lot.

Some management issues, others would critique as favoritism, I would deem conflict of good communication. Overall a good place to work.

Given paper work on what needs to be worked on, and then you did it. Usually you already knew what needed to be done, working on things for a week or month in preparation. Or other small things are the same you do each week.

Management had the best interest to make the company money and stuck to policy with little leniency, but have never seen an employee be hurt. Any issues are due to employee drama/personal disagreements and always handled well. Flexible scheduling but no room for advancement,

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