I wasn't a fan of the location. Seattle isn't my ideal place to live.
Advice
Go for it! Don't be intimidated by competitive internships!
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Barista
June 2017 • Orange Park, FL
What I liked
The people who work at starbucks have such diverse backgrounds and experiences to share, and working in food service is a great humbling experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Global Responsibility Intern
January - May 2017 • Houston, TX
What I liked
Global Responsibility team members, chance to take project your own way
What I wish was different
I wish the entire internship was in Seattle rather than working mostly remotely
Advice
Always show up early and prepared.
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Cashier
September - December 2018 • Fort Lauderdale, FL
What I liked
Get to meet many people.
What I wish was different
That I could've stayed there longer.
Advice
working in Starbucks can be tough physically and mentally. Many customers on a daily basis to deal with. Regardless of how customers behave always look happy, presentable and try to help them out as much as possible.
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Barista
September 2016 • Malibu, CA
What I liked
I got great work experience and was able to work with other people.
What I wish was different
I wish that I worked more often in order to solildify my position and build/maintain relationships with others.
Advice
I would advise to volunteer as much as possible, especially doing what no one does. People notice all the time if you are willing to do the dirty work.
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Baris
May 2019 • Mill Valley, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Don’t underestimate this job..it helped me a lot especially during Covid and when I was struggling
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Barista
May 2017 • Vadnais Heights, MN
What I liked
Fun, fast-paced environment where I had the opportunity to connect with a variety of people.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
February 2019 • Loveland, CO
What I liked
--People. My coworkers are amazing!
--Busy. Most shifts go by super fast because you're almost always hopping.
--Free coffee.
What I wish was different
--Not enough hours for everyone at my store.
Advice
--Great job if you're a people-person and love to multi-task in a potentially hectic environment.
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Barista
August 2018 • Portland, OR
What I liked
Coffee
What I wish was different
Hours
Advice
Comfy shoes
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Barista
June 2018 • Portland, OR
What I liked
The people I work with and the customers that I meet.
What I wish was different
I wish some customers wouldn’t take advantage of the space at the store and the bathrooms.
Advice
Working as a barista can be stressful, but it’s rewarding when you can make someone’s day better.
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Barista
February 2018 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
Very Energetic team and wonderful leadership. Everyone worked toguether and helped eachother through each shift to accomplish tasks
What I wish was different
Advice
Its a great way to get experience in a high paced job enviroment.
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Barista
July - August 2019 • Gastonia, NC
What I liked
My coworkers excelled at creating a wonderful environment that was pleasant to work in, and the connections created with everyday people really made my day.
What I wish was different
Sometimes I wished that management in certain areas had been better, as often times I felt overloaded with work on certain positions.
Advice
Have patience with the job and be ready to learn.
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Shift manager
May 2016 • Brockton, MA
What I liked
It has been nice knowing what goes on behind the scenes at the management level. I feel like I have gained a lot of valuable work experience.
What I wish was different
I wish that I was able to keep doing it, it was good money but I can't work this intensive of a job and do school full time. I also wish that I wasn't penalized for trying to comply with corporate policy. I had to step down after summer because I couldn't do both.
Advice
I recommend getting student loans if you can because unless you are able to live rent free, it is impossible to work here and get paid enough to live, and it is nearly impossible to be in management here and expect to have enough time to study.
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Barista
August 2020 • Midland Park, NJ
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish that the pay rate had been higher.
Advice
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Business Operations Intern
July - August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I loved this company's culture. Starbucks was an upbeat and exciting place to work where they not only cared about each cup of coffee they produce but also the community and environment around them. In this I realized the importance of who you work for and also who you work with in a company. before this internship I didn't see myself working in a corporate office but I loved the project I worked on because I was working with Uber Eats in Starbuck's new Delivery program and because I drink Starbucks and use Uber Eats all the time, I was excited to improve their processes and improve their overall customer experience.
What I wish was different
I wish it was longer! I do wish I spoke to more people in the company about how they got to work there and their experience on leaving college. I spoke to a couple people but as a senior in college now I am so interested to hear what people decide to do when they leave college and more specifically ask them if they have any advice for me as I go into my last year! I think with any opportunity you get you should really make the most of it and know that going in because it goes by so fast! So I wish I had thought before I even started what it was I wanted to get out of my internship!
Advice
Ask a million questions! Ask the person you're sitting next to a work, ask people in the field you're interested in, ask someone who just started working at the company and someone who's been there for over 10 years! everyone has a different opinion of the place they are working in and if you're interested in working there in the future it is the best way to see if its a good fit for you. I think it is really valuable to see if the culture matches what you are looking for in a company as ultimately that is the best way for you to succeed!
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Barista
May - September 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I liked helping people who were undecisive. I also like my coworkers whom made my experience great. I loved the fast past environment as well.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have transferred to a Starbucks in Atlanta but all the Starbucks positions were filled when returning to school.
Advice
Relax, It is not as hard as one thinks. You will definitely learn that learning all the drinks is not a difficult task.
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Barista
June - September 2018 • Cottage Grove, MN
What I liked
- Fast Paced
- Work in teams with a crew
- Self-managing
- Customer Oriented
- Able to work with management on policy
What I wish was different
- More hours
- Less repetition in tasks
Advice
- Be prepared to learn drinks FAST
- People are always willing to help you out, both crew members and even customers
- Just treat people like human beings and you'll be surprised the good you can do
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Barista
October 2017 • Palm Harbor, FL
What I liked
I liked the bond I've formed with my fellow teammates.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Shift Supervisor
December 2016 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Being able to work with others in a supportive and leading role. My coworkers became my family, we support each other and rely on each other daily.
What I wish was different
I wish I had worked harder on creating a more personlized experience for my partners, not just my customers.
Advice
Don't sweat your mistakes, every barista has made that mistake a hundred times, and it won't be your last time making that mistake either.
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Barista
January 2018 • Nashville, TN
What I liked
The job itself is very easy once you get the hang of it. It's fast paced, filled with friendly people, and has great benefits.
What I wish was different
I wish the turnover rate wasn't as high, it was hard to keep consistency because we constantly have new employees coming in.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share with others would be to be open minded, working in the coffee industry can be a tad confusing and frustrating, but once you learn the lingo and get comfortable, you'll be fine!
