Sales assistant
The Reject shop
This placement is a great chance for students to learn about retail. It particularly suits someone with an interest in liaising with customers and improving their communication skills. The Reject Shop offers a friendly and supportive workplace atmosphere.
Skills You Might Learn
This placement will offer students the chance to attain a broad range of retail skills. They will have hands-on practical experience, while working in a real life scenario. Specific examples are working as part of a team, using sales technology and learning how to "face the store."
Typical Tasks & Duties
Students will assist staff carrying out their duties. This revolves around customer service in the various sections of the store. Students will learn about stock replenishment and displays, assisting customers to locate items plus price ticketing.
Student Requirements
The students must have completed the OH&S module in WRS VCAL or else have begun the OH&S module in the relevant VET course.
Dress Requirements
Students are to wear neat casual dress appropriate for the work place.
Special Transport Requirements
Students may need to organise their own transport to work but there is a town bus service.