Simply follow your experience with a few sentences highlighting what I’ve laid out above, in your own words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I’m fully aware of the importance around handling cash at work. A successful business is one that keeps the customers happy and the financial reports in check, and a lot of that comes down to having dilligent staff on the floor. I take that responsibility very seriously.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
3. Explain That You Posses the Relevant Character Traits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This is the cherry on top, just to round off your answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember those character traits we spoke about earlier? Traits like honesty and integrity, high attention to detail, and a knack for problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, these are all very<\/em> desirable qualities for someone in a potential cash-handling position, so highlighting one or two of these traits as your own is an appropriate way to wrap things up.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAgain, this doesn’t need to be a thesis of your personality, just a few words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I’m someone who value’s integrity so I always try to hold myself to a strong moral code. I’d also consider myself a perfectionist, so attention to detail is one of my stengths and I feel those are both very relevant traits when it comes to handling money at work.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Putting It All Together (Example Answers)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I can give you instructions for days, but putting all this theory into a complete and coherent answer can still be a bit challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So below are some full sample answers for this interview question using the exact 3-part structure laid out above, from having no cash handling experience all the way to veteran status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example #1: Zero Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\u201cI don\u2019t have any experience handling cash in the workplace because it wasn’t required at my last job. However, I do have a ton of personal experience managing money.<\/p>
Growing up, my mother suffered with a chronic illness and it fell to me to handle all our financial affairs. Without turning this into a sob story, I very quickly learned the value of money and how to manage it responsibly.<\/p>
With that being said, I also understand the consequences of mishandling cash at work. Customers lose when they’re overcharged, and the company loses when we undercharge. Neither of those outcomes are acceptable.<\/p>
I consider myself a very meticulous person so I place a lot of emphasis on accuracy in both my personal and profession life.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Example #2: Some Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\u201cI worked as a cashier at a fast-food restaurant last summer serving customers and dealing with hundreds of transactions every day. The position required me to develop both excellent customer service skills and cash handling skills.<\/p>
Regardless of the amount of people we\u2019d serve every day, it was always important to me that every customer left the restaurant with a positive experience, and that includes a smooth transaction at the cash register.<\/p>
I’m someone who takes pride in my work, so I can assure you I intend to carry these same high standards into my new position.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Example #3: Years of Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\u201cI have plenty of cash handling experience since I worked as a Budget Analyist for the past four years, and a Bank Teller for almost two years before that.<\/p>
Both jobs required a high degree of focus because any innacuracies could be highly damaging to the company. I was accutely aware of how sensitive that process was, and, in all those years, I’m pleased to say I never had a single discrepancy on my record.<\/p>
I don’t believe I would have lasted in those positions if I wasn’t someone who could hold myself accountable and ensure things were done properly, especially when others were depending on me to do so.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
How NOT To Answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We’ve covered what you should say, but what about what you shouldn’t<\/em> say? Here are some mistakes to watch out for when answering this one:<\/p>\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t Mention Your Cash Handling Blunders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Steer clear of mentioning any previous cash handling situations where you screwed up, especially where it resulted in a loss for the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sure, nobody\u2019s perfect and we all mess up now and then, but it\u2019s best to not offer up this information during a job interview – especially one where handling cash is part of the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While you might feel it to be noble and honest to talk about, all it will do is sow doubt in the interviewer\u2019s mind that you may not be the most qualified candidate for the position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t Fake Your Cash Handling Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you have minimal experience working with cash, don\u2019t be afraid to let them know. There\u2019s nothing wrong with telling the truth where this is concerned, and doing so will work in your favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you\u2019re truthful about your past work experience, the interviewer will see you as someone who is upfront about themselves, and therefore can be trusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you embellish your cash handling skills, it can backfire on you and you may end up in over your head once you begin the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- Learn the different variations of this question<\/li>
- Highlight your experience handling money<\/li>
- Show that you understand the consquences<\/li>
- Detail the relevant character traits you posses<\/li>
- Avoid mentioning any past mistakes in handling money<\/li>
- Don’t fake having professional experience<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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