Skills Council of Canada

Assessment to determine skill gaps

Retail Sales Assistant

Test Description

This test measures the candidate's ability to assist customers, process cash and credit card payments, answer queries from customers, control and maintain stocks, complete orders, and solve complaints.

Subject Areas

The test covers several subject areas:

Customer Service
Front Desk Skills
Retail Math and Marketing Skills
Sales Clerk Skills

Positions Assessed

It can be used to assess the performance potential of candidates for the following positions:

Sales Clerk
Retail Attendant
Assistant Store Manager
Shop Assistant

Each assessment provides an overview of your job role skills. This includes the essential, soft and technical skills? Assessments can be customized to create more difficult, complex evaluations.

What are the essential skills?

Customer service
Communication
Salesmanship
Product knowledge
Time management
Attention to detail
Cash handling
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Adaptability

What are the soft skills?

Excellent communication skills
Active listening
Customer service orientation
Patience
Adaptability
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Positive attitude
Time management

What are the technical skills?

Knowledge of point-of-sale systems
Ability to handle cash and credit card transactions
Understanding of inventory management
Familiarity with customer service principles
Proficiency in basic math skills
Ability to operate retail equipment such as scanners and printers
Knowledge of product features and benefits
Ability to handle customer complaints and resolve issues
Understanding of visual merchandising principles
Familiarity with sales techniques and strategies

Why is an assessment important?

Assessments are important for many reasons, both in educational and professional settings. Here are some of the key reasons why assessments are important:

Measure Learning: Assessments are used to measure the level of learning that has occurred, allowing instructors and employers to identify strengths and weaknesses in a student or employee's knowledge and skills.
Identify Gaps: Assessments can also help identify gaps in learning or performance, allowing instructors and employers to provide targeted support and resources to address those gaps.
Evaluate Effectiveness: Assessments can help evaluate the effectiveness of teaching methods, training programs, or learning materials, allowing instructors and employers to make data-driven decisions to improve their offerings.
Provide Feedback: Assessments provide valuable feedback to both students and employees, helping them understand their progress and identify areas for improvement. This feedback can motivate individuals to work harder and achieve their goals.
Support Decision Making: Assessments can also be used to support decision-making processes, such as hiring decisions or admission to academic programs.
Standardize Processes: Assessments help standardize processes and ensure that all students or employees are evaluated using the same criteria, making it easier to compare results across individuals or groups.

Improved Hiring Efficiency

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