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How can I become a Cashier
- The most common career steps to get to Cashier are Server, Machine Operator and Customer Service Representative based on actual career paths reported to Jobtrees.
- Server, the most common step before Cashier, is of similar seniority which is common to see in career paths. People will often move between jobs and roles at the same level as they explore new types and gain experience for more senior roles.
- While Server is the most common, there is no specific role leading to Cashier that is an overwhelmingly common path.
- Another characteristic of the Cashier career path is that experience within the same job family as this role isn't common and as a result likely not necessary.
- This shows there are many potential paths to becoming a Cashier so focusing on translatable skills is likely more important than a specific role.
- While Server isn't from the same job family as Cashier, Retail, it can help to have direct experience in this discipline shown by Machine Operator also being a common career path to Cashier.
- If you are looking for more potential career paths to Cashier, you should also consider Receptionist, Stocker and Barista as they commonly lead to Cashier as well.
What should I know about the Cashier career path
- The most common degrees or certifications earned by Jobtrees users on the path to become Cashier are Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In Physics Education, Bachelor Degree In General Education, and Associate Degree In General Studies. There may be other specific certification requirements to land a job with this role, so please make sure to check local regulations as well.
- Career paths aren't linear with people often returning to a prior role which is what you see with Server being on the path to and from Cashier. This is common when people move companies where the title is the same as a past one but the scope may be different but also is commonly driven by them choosing to return to a function they fit well with.
- Cashier is part of the Retail job family which has a limited number of unique role types (28) within that discipline. Choosing to pursue a role within this family likely will mean that you will need to look outside of your discipline to find new roles and so should focus on related skills as part of that search.
- Other common titles that have similar job requirements and career paths as Cashier are Cashier/customer Service, Customer Service Cashier, Sales Associate Cashier.