Cashiers

Also called: Cashier, Checker, 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.

Business

customer service
management

Math and Science

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

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

Verbal

communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say

Math

add, subtract, multiply, or divide

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

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Data base user interface and query software

Database software
ReliaSoft Prism

Operating system software

Microsoft Windows
Palm OS

high school diploma/GED
no high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

$23,650

$18,150

$31,270