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Sales assistant (saleslady) job description: what you'll do and what to write on your resume

Applying for sales assistant at a shop or store? Copy the duties below into your resume, then read what the interview asks.

Duties to write on your resume

Start each line with what you did. Keep the ones you've really done.

First job? Use the same lines for a school bazaar, an online selling page or a family store, and say where.

A resume objective you can adapt

Senior high school graduate looking for a sales assistant job, ready to work rotating shifts and help customers find what they need.

Skills employers ask for

What the interview asks

  1. Why do you want to work in sales? Say you like talking to people and helping them choose, and give a real example.
  2. Can you work weekends, holidays and sale season? Answer honestly, because stores are busiest on those days.
  3. What would you do if a customer is upset about a product? Listen first, say sorry, offer a fix, and call your supervisor if needed.
  4. How do you handle a customer who is just looking? Greet them, stay nearby, and offer help without pushing.

The questions every interview asks, with sample answers

How to get hired

  1. Most posts ask for at least a senior high school diploma, and some accept applicants who are still studying.
  2. Prepare a resume, a valid ID, an NBI clearance and your SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and TIN numbers.
  3. Apply in person at the store or online. Many shops and malls post openings on their own pages.
  4. Expect a short interview, and sometimes a trial day on the floor.

What the work is like

You're on your feet most of the day, and weekends and sale season are the busiest. Shifts rotate, and the hard part is staying friendly with a long line of customers.

Use the sales assistant (saleslady) resume template

Questions

Do I need experience to work as a sales assistant?

No. Many stores hire first-timers and train you on the floor.

Is sales assistant work part-time?

Both. Stores hire part-time students and full-time staff.

What should I study to become a sales assistant?

Most posts only ask for senior high school. A business or marketing course can help later.

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