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CASHIER/RETAIL WORKER: Wishes She Knew To Study More For The S.A.T.s

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Cookie, a Cashier and Retail Worker a toy store, describes how she likes interacting with kids and families and helping them find what they need. She advises: take all of your high school classes very seriously; studying now will help you in college.

Degree: English Language and Literature

Job Title: Cashier/Retail Worker

Job Summary: Cashiers

Job Description

Cashiers handle payments from customers purchasing goods and services. In some establishments, cashiers may have to check customers' age when selling age-restricted products, such as alcohol and tobacco. Some cashiers may have duties not directly related to sales and customer service, such as mopping floors, taking out the trash, and doing other custodial tasks. Others may stock shelves or mark prices on items.

On-the-Job Training

Short-term on-the-job training

Additional Info

Cashiers go through a brief training period when they are hired. In small firms, an experienced worker typically trains beginners. In larger businesses, trainees spend time in training classes before being placed at cash registers. During training, new cashiers are taught store policies and procedures and how to operate equipment such as cash registers.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$15,000 - $20,000

Projected Job Growth

5 to 15 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time, Part-time

Typical workplace

Home, Office, Travel, Remote, Indoor

Personal Qualities

Hand-eye coordination, Patience, People skills, Strength/stamina

Educational Path

Education Requirement

High school degree

Recommended Education Degree

High school degree
Internship
Apprenticeship
Fellowship

Recommended Majors

Business
Mathematics

Related Careers

Customer Service Representatives
Retail Sales Workers
Tellers
Waiters and Waitresses

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