Career fit quiz

Is Retail Sales Associate the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the retail sales associate career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the retail sales associate job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like talking with people
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy helping customers decide
Statement 3 of 8I want a flexible schedule
Statement 4 of 8I can stand for long shifts
Statement 5 of 8I want to start working quickly
Statement 6 of 8I might want to manage a store
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–2 weeks training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $35,410 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Retail salespersons help customers find products, answer questions, process sales and returns, and keep merchandise stocked and organized.

  • Greet customers and identify their needs
  • Recommend products and explain features
  • Process sales, returns and exchanges
  • Restock and organize merchandise
  • Set up displays and price changes

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