Kohls

Cashier

June 2019 • Orchard Park, NY

What I liked

This job was easy to learn. Halfway through my second day of training, I was able to do the job on my own completely. Co-workers were always very friendly and helpful towards other employees. The location was great because there was a steady influx of customers throughout every shift, meaning there weren't any massive crowds or super slow times.

What I wish was different

I had a difficult time when it came to taking time off. When it came time for me to return to school, I told the manager in charge of scheduling three weeks in advance that I would be going back to school. Then, when I went back to school, which is at least an hour away from the location, I was still getting calls from management asking me to come in last minute to work or wondering why I didn't show up to my shift. I had to talk to three or four separate managers to explain to them I could not work because I physically was not in the area. I wish this would have been an easier process.

Advice

I would say don't expect to get good hours right away. This job would give me 4-8 hours a week for the first three weeks then I immediately went to 20 hours. This was nice when it came to learning the job, however, it was a little bit annoying when it came to my bank account. Otherwise, be friendly to all the employees and have patience when it comes to customers and their coupons.

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Kohls Management Summer Internship

June - August 2019 • Marina, CA

What I liked

I loved the environment. My Store Manager was really helpful and understood that I was an intern looking to learn.

What I wish was different

I wish there was another intern at my store. Usually there is up to two or three interns but in my occasion I was the only one.

Advice

Go in with an open mind. I never though retail would be something I enjoyed but this internship is much more than just cashiering or fixing the firing rooms. You are learning how to run an entire store and business. I loved that I was exposed to different levels of management. There was a lot of hats I had to put on since you're learning a lot of new things such as merchandising, omni process and supply chain management.

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Shift Lead

June 2019 • Columbia, MO

What I liked

Very flexible schedule and the people I worked with

What I wish was different

A lot of the time I was called in to cover people’s shift without really a notice

Advice

Show up to work on time and don’t forgot to smile

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Store Management Intern

June - July 2019 • Orange City, FL

What I liked

I loved the culture of the company in general. I also liked the opportunitys to connect with other interns

What I wish was different

I wish I could have visited other interns at their stores

Advice

Take every opportunity to network and build relationships

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Retail worker

May - August 2019 • Orchard Park, NY

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Getting a summer job like the one I had in retail is rewarding not only for the financial responsibility and money to pay for school but also for the experience gained and learning how businesses are run day-to-day.

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Kohls Intern

June - September 2018 • Sacramento, CA

What I liked

The people were nice and easy to talk too

What I wish was different

The position, I found out I do not like retail work

Advice

If you want to work in a professional environment this is not the place for

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Sales associate

November 2015 • Bainbridge, OH

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Must be patient and able to adapt well

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Sales Floor Associate

April - September 2019 • Duluth, MN

What I liked

I chose my time off and they respected my hours. Associates were happy to help if I had issues and I learned a lot.

What I wish was different

Some of the scheduling had to be off-system, so I had to sit down with the manager to choose my shifts for a couple of weeks.

Advice

Be your own advocate. Realize when something is wrong and talk to somebody about it. Don't become your own worst enemy at work.

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Sales Associate

June - August 2019 • Meridian, ID

What I liked

I liked the simplicity of folding and putting away clothes.

What I wish was different

I wish they had more staff because the store was a mess almost 24/7 and there was a lot of pressure to fix it.

Advice

Do something you really love because that’s what you’re going to spend most of your life doing.

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Management intern

June - July 2019 • Kendall, FL

What I liked

How much I got to learn and practice my skills

What I wish was different

Would have asked more questions and not be afraid to mess up

Advice

Always be present.

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Sales associate

June 2019 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

Working with customer's

What I wish was different

Consistent working hours.

Advice

Enjoy your co-workers, they'll make the day a lot easier.

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Retail Associate

June - August 2019 • Cedar Rapids, IA

What I liked

I got to move around and I was self directed most of the time.

What I wish was different

I wish the customers would have been nicer

Advice

The nicer you are to everyone around you, the better the experience will be.

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Computer Customer Support Specialist

January 2019 • Kenosha, WI

What I liked

Refined people skills

What I wish was different

Advice

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Merchandise Analyst Intern

June - August 2019 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

The culture and atmosphere of Kohl's Corporate is unmatched! Family-feel and laidback while also being very motivated and success-driven.

What I wish was different

The living situation - the company put is up in dorms for the summer and while not having to pay for rent was AMAZING, the dorm situation was just not ideal for me.

Advice

Always be eager to learn! Ask lots of questions and take lots of notes.

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Store Management Intern

June - July 2019 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions. It's the way you learn in this setting, without asking you can't grow.

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Kohls Summer Management Internship

June - July 2019 • Augusta, ME

What I liked

I loved the freedom I felt that I had and all the great valuable knowledge I gained.

What I wish was different

I just wish it had been a little longer.

Advice

Ask questions!! You need to gain all the experience you can out of eight weeks, so ask all of the questions.

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cashier

May - July 2019 • Sugar Land, TX

What I liked

yes

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

come on time

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Kohls Associate

March - August 2019 • Pearland, TX

What I liked

I like the fact that I got to work for a company that I have affiliated myself to for my whole life. I also like the fact that I was able to work in various areas of the store, and learned how to do diferent things. There were several employees that I felt very close with. The employees there were very comfortable with themselves, and really make that place feel like home.