Cashiers
Cashier, Checker, Clerk, Sales Associate
What they do:
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks.
On the job, you would:
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
Business
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Social
- looking for ways to help people
- understanding people's reactions
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Math
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
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People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Self Control
- Integrity
- Stress Tolerance
- Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
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You might use software like this on the job:
Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
- ReliaSoft Prism
Spreadsheet software
Operating system software
- Handheld computer device software
- Microsoft Windows
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no high school diploma/GED or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$20,180
per year, on average
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