What is a store hand and how to become one

Key steps to become a store hand

1. Explore store hand education requirements

   Most common store hand degrees

   Bachelor's

   52.9 %

   High School Diploma

   29.4 %

   Diploma

   8.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific store hand skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	100.00%

3. Complete relevant store hand training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New store hands learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a store hand based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real store hand resumes.

4. Research store hand duties and responsibilities

   • Perform rotational assignment within all departments and determine proper display areas within the commissary for merchandise.
   • Stock and warehouse merchandises in accordance with DECA regulatory guidelines.

5. Apply for store hand jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a store hand job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams