Cashier
Assist customers and scan purchased items for payment.
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What's it like to be a Cashier?
Cashiers have many vital duties in retail-based establishments. They are responsible for processing and receiving payments and issuing receipts to customers as they leave with their purchases. Cashiers also answer questions about products, suggest options for items the shopper has selected, and address customer concerns when they return an item.
Tasks and duties
- Managing transactions with customers using cash registers.
- Scanning goods and ensuring pricing is accurate.
- Collecting payments whether in cash or credit.
- Issuing receipts and refunds.
- Redeeming stamps and coupons.
- Cross-selling products while also introducing new ones.
- Resolving customer complaints and providing relevant information.
- Greeting customers when entering or leaving the store.
How to become a Cashier
Cashiers are trained on the job. There are no formal education requirements to become a Cashier.
- 1.Although most jobs for Cashiers have no specific education requirements, some employers may prefer applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent. You should have a basic knowledge of mathematics to process transactions.
- 2.Complete on-the-job training. Training may last a few weeks. In the training, an experienced worker will help you learn how to operate equipment such as scanners or registers.
- 3.Consider taking a cashier training certification class or cashier training courses. These certifications will help you further your career.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
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Latest Cashier reviews
5.0Jun 2023
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (Social Science)
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
Assigns, coordinates, and outlines the work methods of subordinate employees directly or through lower-level supervisors. Works with facility and department administrators in improving work policies a...
The challenges
Social Services run by the government can be very frustrating to deal with because they have rules that they have to operate within even when they are not much use and often frustrating. So please be ...
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4.0Jun 2023
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Science
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
When I entered the organization, I have never imagined that I would end up being a Cashier. I didn't like interacting with people as I am very much an introvert. But, over the years, I have learned t...
The challenges
What I didn't like about it is the routine. You will be doing the same things over and over again.
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