Johann Wagener 11-25-13
To hear Republicans tell it, this is the profile someone in their ranks posted in one of the more prestigious blogs I go to.
Skills required to do 95% of the jobs in a fast food restaurant -
Show up on time
Leave on time
Don't steal
Be friendly
Be polite
Do what you are told
Make change
Unfortunately for the country, there is a large segment of American's who live in what Bill Maher refers to as "the bubble" and who actually believe that this BSC-BS is true.
So, for those who are willing to take a peek at reality it might serve our country better if they do a little fact checking;
Myth 2: Retail workers are unskilled
Myth 2: Retail workers are unskilled
Reality: 28% of retail workers (pdf) have completed some college, and 15% have a bachelor's degree or higher. Employers have deskilled a lot of the work, but still report in surveys that they want employees with both soft and hard skills, including product knowledge, ability to relate to customers, and increasingly, familiarity with technology for assisting with online sales.
Read more; 10 Biggest Myths About Retail Workers
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