The best way to find out about what it's like to be a supermarket worker is to become one. Openings for high school students are usually available, and it's a great way to find out about the industry.
Take a class relating to a supermarket specialty. For example, if interested in the bakery, take a cake-decorating class to find out if this work is a good fit.
Help out with inventory. Many grocery and retail stores offer limited short-term employment (a day or two a week) for people who can help with inventory during key times of the year. This is a good opportunity to learn more about the work without making a greater commitment.
Talk to your friends or even your parents. Chances are that at some time, they have worked in a grocery store. Find out what they liked and didn't like about the work. Another source for information is your local grocery store. Talk with the people there about their jobs.
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