drizzy94
Oct 5, 2011
Undergraduate / Working at Staples- Common App Short Answer [2]
I was fortunate to obtain a job at Staples, an office supplies retail store, as a cashier this past summer. Since I didn't have work experience prior to this job, I wasn't sure of what to expect of the job itself or the interactions I would face with customers. Not only do I enjoy working, but also I appreciate what I have learned in my time working. Working at Staples has taught patience, communication, discipline, and a greater sense of responsibility. For example, I interact with customers who take their frustrations and tension out on the cashier and through experiences like this, I have taught myself to calmly assist the customer without losing patience and maintaining a tranquil environment. Also, I feel incredibly accomplished when a customer asks me where a certain item is, and I can confidently answer them. When I see the appreciation from customers and my employers for doing my job well, I know that my efforts have not been wasted.
I was fortunate to obtain a job at Staples, an office supplies retail store, as a cashier this past summer. Since I didn't have work experience prior to this job, I wasn't sure of what to expect of the job itself or the interactions I would face with customers. Not only do I enjoy working, but also I appreciate what I have learned in my time working. Working at Staples has taught patience, communication, discipline, and a greater sense of responsibility. For example, I interact with customers who take their frustrations and tension out on the cashier and through experiences like this, I have taught myself to calmly assist the customer without losing patience and maintaining a tranquil environment. Also, I feel incredibly accomplished when a customer asks me where a certain item is, and I can confidently answer them. When I see the appreciation from customers and my employers for doing my job well, I know that my efforts have not been wasted.
