Good for a college student - Copy and Print Associate Staples Employee Review

4.0
Mar 26, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I worked here part-time while I was in college, so it was a good enough way for me to make some money on the side for groceries. Management seemed fine, and my coworkers and supervisors were friendly and helpful. It also wasn't as busy of a store in comparison to grocery or clothing stores (except during back to school season), so it wasn't too bad as my first retail job.

Cons

- I was often one of 2-3 employees in the entire store. - I was regularly trained to push products that no customers wanted to buy, and it felt like I couldn't just focus on getting other work done because of that. - It was difficult for me to balance working on print projects and ringing out customers. - The print counter seems to be where Staples just shoves any other random services they don't know where to put. - There was too much to do and not enough employees.

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Cons

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4.0
May 15, 2026
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Pros

Stable corporate environment Staples is a long-established retail company, so roles usually come with: Structured processes Predictable workflows Lower volatility compared to startups 2. Exposure to large-scale retail systems You get experience with: High-traffic e-commerce platforms Product catalog systems (thousands of SKUs) Order management and supply chain integration This is useful if you want to move into bigger retail or tech e-commerce companies later. 3. Good learning ground for beginners to mid-level professionals Common learning areas: Digital merchandising SEO for product pages Pricing and promotions systems Basic analytics (conversion, traffic, funnel metrics) 4. Cross-functional collaboration You typically work with: Marketing teams Merchandising teams IT / engineering Supply chain / fulfillment Good exposure to how retail ecosystems operate end-to-end. 5. Employee benefits (varies by role/location) Often includes: Health insurance Employee discounts Paid time off Corporate training resources

Cons

Limited innovation compared to tech-first companies Staples is primarily a retail company, so: Processes can be traditional Innovation may move slower than in Amazon/Shopify-type environments 2. Tooling may feel legacy-heavy Depending on team, you may work with: Older CMS or merchandising tools Internal systems that are not always modern or flexible 3. Role specialization can be narrow Some e-commerce roles can become repetitive: Product page updates Catalog maintenance Routine reporting tasks Less exposure to deep engineering or advanced product innovation unless you're in a technical team. 4. Moderate salary growth compared to big tech Compared to companies like Amazon, Microsoft, or Google: Compensation growth may be slower Bonus structure can be more conservative

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