hard skills in retail
but to be successful in a retail environment, you'll need more than that. explain how you've applied your unique hard skills to previous experiences, and the impact this had on sales. a pos system can consist of multiple devices and configurations, including: hardware and software vary by store. for example, many systems allow a sales associate to process transactions on handheld devices throughout the store in addition to the traditional checkout registers. if you're interviewing for a new position in a similar retail environment ― such as an outdoor recreation store ― be prepared to answer questions that highlight your product knowledge.