Question Overview: This is a simple question that gives you an idea of what kind of movies your applicant likes. It can also be used to determine their personality type.
Sample Answer: My favorite movie is "The Hangover". It's a comedy about a group of friends who go on a bachelor party in Las Vegas and have a wild time. I think it's funny and it's something I can relate to.
Question Overview: This question is designed to see if the applicant has done their research on the company. It's important for a cashier to be familiar with the company they work for and its history.
Sample Answer: I chose to work at Meijer because I like the way you treat your employees. I've heard a lot about how you give back to the community and I think that's really cool.
Question Overview: Cashiers are often the first point of contact for customers and as such, they are responsible for handling any complaints that come their way. A good cashier will be able to handle complaints in a professional manner and will be able to resolve the issue quickly.
Sample Answer: I would apologize for the inconvenience and offer a discount on their next purchase. I would then ask them to wait while I get a manager to help them.
Question Overview: This question is designed to find out if the applicant has any experience working in a retail environment. Retail experience is a plus, but it's not required for the position of cashier.
Sample Answer: I've worked as a cashier at a grocery store for the past two years. I've also worked as a sales associate at a clothing store and as a stocker at a department store.
Question Overview: This question is designed to give you an idea of the applicant's personality. An applicant who is interested in a variety of things will be more interesting to work with and will have a greater range of interests that they can bring to the job.
Sample Answer: I like to read, go to the movies and play sports. I also enjoy learning about new things and meeting new people.
Question Overview: Cashiers are often the first point of contact for customers and are responsible for providing excellent customer service. They are also responsible for handling money and keeping track of inventory. As such, they must be able to handle pressure in a professional manner.
Sample Answer: I believe that pressure is a part of any job and I'm always up for a challenge. I'm always willing to go above and beyond to make sure that my customers are satisfied with their experience.
Question Overview: Cashiers are the face of a business and must be able to provide excellent customer service. This question will help you determine whether your applicant is capable of providing great customer service.
Sample Answer: I was working at a local coffee shop and a customer came in who was in a rush. I made sure to get their order out quickly so they could get back to their busy day.
Question Overview: Cashiers are responsible for solving problems on the job, whether it's a customer complaint or a register malfunction. This question will help you determine how well your applicant can think on their feet and how they would handle a situation that requires problem solving.
Sample Answer: I was working at a restaurant and a customer came up to me and told me that they had ordered a side of ranch dressing with their meal but didn't receive it. I apologized and went to check with the kitchen. They said they had forgotten to put it in the bag, so I went back to the customer and gave them the dressing on the house.
Question Overview: Cashiers are often the first point of contact for customers and as such, they are often the ones who have to deal with irate customers. This question will help you determine how well your applicant can handle difficult situations.
Sample Answer: I had a customer who was upset because she had waited a long time to get her order. I apologized for the wait and offered her a discount on her purchase. She was happy with that and left happy.
Question Overview: This question is designed to get to know the applicant on a personal level. It will help you determine whether they are a good fit for the company and will help you determine if you want to work with them.
Sample Answer: I would describe myself as friendly, hard working and energetic.
Question Overview: A cashier may not need much formal education, but they do need to be able to read and write. This question will help you determine whether your applicant has the necessary skills to perform the job.
Sample Answer: I graduated from high school with a 3.0 GPA. I've always been interested in learning new things and have taken several classes at my local community college.
Question Overview: This question is designed to see how an applicant deals with criticism. It's important for employees to be able to take criticism and learn from it.
Sample Answer: I received some feedback on a project I was working on that I didn't agree with. I took the time to think about it and realized that the feedback was correct. I learned a lot from that experience and it made me a better employee.
Question Overview: This question is a simple way to find out the age of the applicant. It's important to know the applicant's age because some jobs have age restrictions.
Sample Answer: I'm 20 years old.
Question Overview: This is a very common interview question and it's used to determine whether or not the applicant is a good fit for the position. It's important to remember that the applicant is trying to convince you that they are the best person for the job, so you should look for confidence and enthusiasm in their answer.
Sample Answer: I believe I would be a good fit for this job because I have experience working as a cashier and I enjoy interacting with people. I'm friendly and outgoing and I believe that those traits would make me a good addition to your team.
Question Overview: Version control is a system used to track changes to a project or document. It's important for a cashier to be able to keep track of the changes made to an order so they can provide accurate information to customers. This question will give you an idea of how well your applicant understands the importance of version control.
Sample Answer: I know that version control is used to track changes made to a project or document. It's important for a cashier to be able to keep track of the changes made to an order so they can provide accurate information to customers.
Question Overview: Cashiers are customer-facing employees and must be able to deal with a variety of customers on a daily basis. This question will give you an idea of how comfortable the applicant is interacting with customers.
Sample Answer: I have worked with customers in the past and I enjoy it. I believe that a cashier's job is to provide excellent customer service and I'm willing to go above and beyond to do so.
Question Overview: This is a classic interview question designed to see how the applicant will respond under pressure. They must be honest and avoid making excuses.
Sample Answer: I'm not always the most punctual person, but I'm working on it by setting my alarm earlier and getting up a little earlier each day.
Question Overview: Cashiers are often the first point of contact that customers have with a business. As such, they are responsible for setting the tone for the rest of the customer's experience. The answer an applicant gives to this question will help determine their level of experience and whether they would be a good candidate for the job.
Sample Answer: I've been working as a cashier for about two years now. I enjoy interacting with customers and making sure they have a good experience.
Question Overview: This is a question about the applicant's attitude towards customer service. It will help you determine whether they have the right attitude to be a cashier.
Sample Answer: I think customer service is very important. It's my job to make sure that each and every customer that comes through the door has a great experience.
Question Overview: This is a simple question that gives you an idea of how well the applicant understands the position they are applying for. If they don't seem to understand the position, it could be a sign that they aren't very interested in it or that they don't have much experience.
Sample Answer: I'm applying for the cashier position. I've worked as a cashier before and really enjoyed it.