Sometimes your "dream job" isn't what you think it will be.
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summer intern
May - August 2018 • Denver, CO
What I liked
I really liked the people and working as a groundsmen.
What I wish was different
I wish I had spent more time working in the tree, and in the trim department as a whole.
Advice
Be ready to work!
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Arboreal Scientist
June - August 2019 • Houston, TX
What I liked
everything
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
just dive in, have fun, learn
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Tree Health Care Technician
June - August 2019 • Wheeling, IL
What I liked
Was unsupervised all day and treated trees on my own
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
Find a summer job that is related to your career goals unlike me
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Seasonal Environmental Technician
May - August 2019 • Indianapolis, IN
What I liked
I loved traveling Indiana and studying the environments of the wetlands and prairies. Learning plant ID was also a really fun part of this job
What I wish was different
I wish I had spent more time getting to know the managers. They were all very knowledgable and experience in their fields.
Advice
This job requires hard physical labor, so be prepared to get in shape. With durable work clothes and a good night's sleep and you will do just fine.
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Environmental Technician
July - September 2019 • Horsham, PA
What I liked
Gaining experience
What I wish was different
Not working outside
Advice
Always put yourself out there
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arborist trainee
May - July 2021 • Council Bluffs, IA
What I liked
All their staff were very skilled and went above and beyond to equip me with all the knowledge I needed to be successful. It was one of the best internship I've ever had so far.
What I wish was different
Nothing. I had a great experience from my first day to my last.
Advice
Trust your coworkers and be humble. Even if you know some things, allow yourself to learn from everyone. There is always something good about everyone you meet at a workplace. Keep a positive attitude and learn as much as you can, as long as you can.
