Cashier Career Overview
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Cashier
About
Cashiers ring up items at your local grocery store, convenience store and other establishments using electronic scanners and cash registers. Though this occupation is one of the country's largest, the pay is low. This entry-level position requires no formal education or work experience, and most of the training is provided on the job. Many cashier jobs are part time or seasonal, and flexible schedules may be possible. Because cashiers handle cash transactions, applicants may have to pass a background check and drug screen.
Education
High School
Any Stream
Bachelor's
in any Field
Skills Required
Job Prospects
- Cash register operators
- Hotel dining room cashiers
- Toll booth operators
- Fare collectors
- Customer Service Associate
Salary / Annum
200,000
Fresher400,000
Average900,000
ExperiencedCities Data
Jobs Outlook
- Employment of cashiers is projected to decline 7 percent over the next ten years. Advances in technology, such as self-service checkout stands in retail stores and increasing online sales, will reduce the need for cashiers.
- Some cashiers may have duties not directly related to sales and customer service, such as mopping floors, taking out the trash, and other custodial tasks. Others may stock shelves or mark prices on items.
- Working as a cashier is often a means to advance to other careers in retail. For example, with experience, cashiers may become customer service representatives or retail sales workers.
Promising Profiles
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