Meaning of 'career associate scanning professionals'

[Salman]

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #22 "Double Speak in Job Titles", question 8

Some places in New York have advertised on the newspaper they needed part-time career associate scanning professionals.

(a) check-out clerks
(b) door greeters
(c) store supervisors
(d) grocery baggers

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #22 "Double Speak in Job Titles", answer 8

Some places in New York have advertised on the newspaper they needed part-time check-out clerks.

Correct answer: (a) check-out clerks
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what is career associate scanning professionals?

Salman

[Alan]

Hi,

This is another exaggerated and wordy description of someone who would normally be described as a person who scanned the things you buy at the checkout in a store/supermarket.

Alan
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