Cashiers

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Cashier, Checker, Customer Assistant, 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.
  • Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
  • Help customers find the location of products.

Knowledge

Business

  • customer service
  • management

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Skills

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

Abilities

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Math

  • add, subtract, multiply, or divide

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

They do well at jobs that need:

  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Attention to Detail

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel Hot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

  • Database software
  • ReliaSoft Prism

Operating system software

  • Handheld computer device software
  • Microsoft Windows Hot Technology

Education

Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed

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Job Outlook

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