Graphing
Essentials
Entry Level Jobs: Cashier, Customer Service Clerk, Retail Sales Associate, Sales and Other Related Occupations
| WORKPLACE TASK | Essential Skill |
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| Read labels, forms and manuals | |
| Take phone messages and page co-workers on an intercom system | |
| Calculate discount prices and taxes | |
| Read company catalogues to find descriptions of items and ordering information | |
| Complete various forms for refunds, repairs, orders and “rain-checks” | |
| Decide whether to give priority attention to the customer or the phone | |
| Greet customers in person, respond to questions | |
| Read price tags, bills, cash register displays or account statements to determine the amount due | |
| Estimate how many boxes of a product are needed to fill available shelf space | |
| Fill in cash balance sheets | |
| Read notes or memos with information about price changes, new products or procedures, administrative matters and upcoming sales promotions | |
| Receive cash, make change and credit payments | |
| Discuss products with visiting suppliers, passing along info to supervisors | |
| Write phone messages and record price quote information taken by phone | |
| Greet clients, discuss their needs, recommend products or servicesUse a database for customer information | |
| Listen to customers describe their needs and respond to customer inquiries | |
| Measure various quantities for customers (e.g. meat, engine oil, propane tanks, fabric, etc.) | |
| Provide customers with information, explanation, or directions about services, products and warranties |
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| Read brand labels and compare them to promotional flyers or coupons to determine if the product is on sale |
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| Interact with supervisor, receiving instructions, or information | |
| Read product information pamphlets and promotional material to describe the company’s products to customers |
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| Request and provide information on prices, codes or procedures | |
| Use computerized cash registers and scanners | |
| Write notes to supervisors, indicating special requests form customers which involve special orders |