The Home Depot

Lot Associate

May 2022 • North Lauderdale, FL

What I liked

I enjoyed helping customers dealing with any issues loading cars and also showing the modesty to do better for others.

What I wish was different

I wish there could have been more breaks for lot associates because we are outside everyday.

Advice

That in order you have nothing to prove but everything to learn.

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Cashier

March 2019 • Flowery Branch, GA

What I liked

Worked with my schedule

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

It's a good job to have while in school

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Sales associate

August 2018 • Camarillo, CA

What I liked

Getting to clock out

What I wish was different

The management

Advice

Don’t apply, look elsewhere. I’m trying to leave

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Cashier

September 2016 • West Berlin, NJ

What I liked

Flexible hours and they honor your availability. They respect that I’m in school.

What I wish was different

More people hired in certain areas. Sometimes I feel like we’re short staffed and can’t help customers to the best of our abilities.

Advice

Retail is retail so you’ll have deal with all types of people.

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Online Order Fulfillment

July 2019 • Vista, CA

What I liked

Very dynamic job, got to do many different things every day, as well as help customers and employees in store

What I wish was different

I wish it hadnt taken so long to get hired, after all the administrative work and training was finished, i only had a coupre weeks before having to return to State.

Advice

In retail, never take things at face value. Yes, sometimes people are rude, but you never know what that person is experiencing in their life. Be kind.

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Sales associate

May 2019 • Taylor, MI

What I liked

Everyone was friendly and super welcoming when I joined the team.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more hours.

Advice

Ask for help.

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Cashier

June 2018 • Conroe, TX

What I liked

Interacting with customers and getting to see a wide variety of people from contractors to airline pilots to everyday shoppers

What I wish was different

I wish the scheduling could have been different. I was only working thirty hours a week and I wanted to be at forty

Advice

Be patient and if you don’t know an answer to a question, be honest and go find someone who does

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Sales Associate

May - August 2019 • Norwood, MA

What I liked

I liked that the job was simple and the criteria was easy.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more frequent breaks and increased pay based on performance

Advice

Home depot is a good beginning job but don't go any farther than that

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Financial Analyst Intern

May - August 2017 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

You work on a meaningful project, lots of networking opportunities, and the company treats its employees and interns very well.

What I wish was different

Sometimes the interns were a little isolated and didn't have a ton of interaction

Advice

This is a great company to experience, and I would recommended the program

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Sales associate

May 2018 • Las Cruces, NM

What I liked

Good pay

What I wish was different

Hours

Advice

None.

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Freight Associate

February 2018 • Idaho Falls, ID

What I liked

Good work, keep you busy.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Product Management E-commerce Intern

May - August 2017 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

Every Intern had a summer project that actually made a significant impact on the company

What I wish was different

I wish the interns could have worked together more

Advice

Try to interact and network with as many employees as possible. Each employee and department has something unique to offer.

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Lot Associate

June - August 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to work outside with the nice weather. It was the first job I have had where I was able to work outside and enjoy the day while getting paid.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been scheduled for more hours. My scheduling manager was only allowed to hand out a certain amount of hours on a weekly basis, so it seemed as if the lot associates took the hour cut almost every week.

Advice

I would read the job description before you accept a job. I understand that it is hard to while you’re in the moment of signing the documents, but it is always important to read the description and find out what you are and aren’t responsible for while working.

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Finance Intern

May - August 2016 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

Incredibly structured. THD has the internship experience down to a science. They place you under specific teams, with managers that already have projects ready for you to start on. Project-based work gives interns a chance to see what the real world is like, as well as provide a meaningful impact over the course of the summer. The internship program also provides opportunities to volunteer in the community, as well as opportunities to have fun with other interns in a more casual setting. The culture at THD is amazing, and you can tell that they really value their interns.

What I wish was different

The internship program is huge, so you don't really get too much say in where you end up. Even within the finance department, there are several different teams who work in completely different ways from one another. Your actual work will be somewhat up to luck, but that doesn't mean you can't pitch your strengths to your manager and see if he/she can create a project for you based on those. I think this is just something that comes with the territory of a large company, though. I can't really say a bad thing about THD. I truly enjoyed the people that I was around and the support I felt from the company.

Advice

Be proactive with your team AND with the other interns. The company and intern class is so large, that it's impossible to meet everyone. But I think interns should do their best to do so. Senior members of the firm are open to grab coffee or lunch if you ask, so don't be afraid to ask. Even if THD doesn't end up being the right fit for you, you'd be surprised at how many connections you could make that stem from THD. Senior members have done great things in their careers, and they know people . Your fellow interns will all go off to do amazing things as well, so get to know them and keep in contact! I think THD fosters connectedness and collaboration. So if you just like to put your head down and work solo, it may not be the best place for you.

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Customer Service Representative

May - August 2020 • Dayton, OH

What I liked

I loved working with the public and really being able to help people find what they were looking for.

What I wish was different

I wish it had not been in the time of Covid. I wasn’t able to be as helpful to people due to restrictions that came of covid.

Advice

Be open to trying new work! It can be fun to learn and try new things.

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Sales associate

May 2019 • Danvers, MA

What I liked

The community was wonderful and I learned a lot of useful skills, both technical and personal.

What I wish was different

Advice

If you actively seek to learn new skills and smile you will succeed here. More specifically get your Ballymore license ASAP

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Sales Associate

February 2018 • Oklahoma City, OK

What I liked

Friendly atmosphere, and opportunity the advance.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Customer Service Representative

May 2019 • Collierville, TN

What I liked

I love the work environment. My coworkers are terrific and always helpful. If I want extra hours, all I have to do is give them a call; then I'd be at work in the afternoon. Although the customers can be a bit much. So, I would not recommend this job if you do not have patience, tolerance, or are a minority. I've had customers call me derogatory terms for being gay and racist (all because the system wouldn't let me return their ten year old drill), and have seen my coworker called the n-word. I find it best to show them the door and say have a great day. It took me a month to get the hang of things, but I am somewhat of a slow, yet innovative learner.

What I wish was different

I wish Collierville people and Germantown people weren't so entitled. I have a customer who comes in and brags about his "84,000 square foot house" and his two precious $25,000 chandeliers while I process his return for 52 cents. He never bothers to remember me, so he has the same exact conversation with me every time. Other than entitled customers, everything else is perfect.

Advice

It really humbles you. I think every one should work three months in customer service and in the fast food industry so that there is more understanding. It is super rewarding when people let you help them. I've had multiple customers come in and at the end they gave me hugs.

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Merchandise Intern

May - August 2019 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

I enjoyed having the experience to expand my knowledge of business by working for a Fortune 500 company. I also enjoyed networking with top business professionals.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have spent less time worrying if I was going to receive an offer at the end of the summer and focus more on enjoying the experience.

Advice

I would advise future interns to work hard but also not stress over receiving an offer letter. At the end of the summer even if an offer is not given the experience alone will still be beneficial to your future success.

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