How to Answer: Tell me about your cash handling experience.
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Walgreens job interview.
28. Tell me about your cash handling experience.
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewer wants to know how much training you will require, should they hire you, and if you are a 'trustworthy' person who can handle the responsibility of cash handling, including but not limited to "register sales on assigned cash register, providing customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service. Collecting cash and distributing change as requested; processing voids, returns, rain check, refund, and exchanges as needed." Share where you cashiered, how many years you were with that company, and how accurate your drawer usually was. You can also include how much money you handled on a typical day.
Written by Kevin Downey on February 19th, 2023
Focus Your Answer On
If you have worked handling cash, focus on describing how accurate your drawer was and how much money you were responsible for. When the interviewer sees that you are precise when in charge of large sums of cash, they will feel more comfortable offering you the position.
Written by Krista Wenz on May 3rd, 2022
What to Avoid
If you do not have experience handling cash, avoid saying that you do. The interviewer will discover you were untruthful when calling references. If you are dishonest in your interview, you will be passed over for another candidate.
Written by Krista Wenz on May 3rd, 2022
Entry Level Example
"I have some cash handling experience, but it's been a while. My grandpa owns a convenience store, and I worked there and ran the register in the summers when I was off school."
Written by Kevin Downey on February 19th, 2023
Experienced Example
"In my current role, I handle approximately $5,000 in cash per day. I have been a cashier for seven years and have never had a discrepancy in my cash-out. My references can attest that I am completely trustworthy."
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