Sales Associate/Cashier
(Female, Age 22) from Schaumburg, IL
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Sales Associate/Cashier |
|---|---|
| Salary | $28,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 30 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Schaumburg, IL |
| Years Experience | 5 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
Venture Retail Company
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I have to clean and maintain sales floor and then i have to ring up sales close down register and balance at the end of the night
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
yes. I love my job.I love working with the general public
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 8
Benefits: 4
Hours: 6
Co-Workers: 4
Supervisors: 4
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 7
The Actual Work: 8
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
I worked with the shoe part of the company and just switched to the clothes part
What was the application process?
paper application
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
no
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
why would you like to work for us?
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
i was already prepared..i already worked for the company just a different part
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
no
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
no, i do not have retail education under me all i have is a high school diploma
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Fill out an application at our store
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
all you really need to be is a people person since we work directly with the public
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
no
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
smile and be patient
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
no, i want to be a teacher
What are your current career goals?
to go to school and get a degree to teach
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.5
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