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11-13-2011, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by wtfinator  Sorry.. i just saw this post and felt i need to comment it.
How in the world is $14 pretty good for a university student? That works out to be $11-12 ish after tax. Pretty good for a university student = $18-24 per hour. Pretty good for a university graduate is $25+
Are you looking for on it as this scale?
Pretty good = $14
Good = $12
Fair = $10
Bad = $9
Poor = $8 | How is $14 not pretty good for a student? Not everyone comes out of post-secondary making crazy figures. It's tough enough to find a job these days. Should be happy to even get a job these days, since the market is so competitive.
I personally started off making $13/hr, so I can argue for this. I thought it was pretty good considering the lack of experience I had and just having a job, I was happy enough.
If your expecting $25+/hr out of university, you must be trolling me or something. Unless your in a field that not many people can do, I don't see many university grads can pull that kind of figures straight out of university.
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11-13-2011, 10:40 PM
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#27 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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Originally Posted by wtfinator Sorry.. i just saw this post and felt i need to comment it.
How in the world is $14 pretty good for a university student? That works out to be $11-12 ish after tax. Pretty good for a university student = $18-24 per hour. Pretty good for a university graduate is $25+
Are you looking for on it as this scale?
Pretty good = $14
Good = $12
Fair = $10
Bad = $9
Poor = $8 |  
Care to share how much you're getting paid as a "hotel guest service" then???
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11-14-2011, 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Euro7r If your expecting $25+/hr out of university, you must be trolling me or something. Unless your in a field that not many people can do, I don't see many university grads can pull that kind of figures straight out of university. | There's plenty of grads that start at $25/hour.. Depends on what you're doing..
Trades workers, drafters, researchers, healthcare, pharmacy, list goes on...
All start at ~$30/hour at least.. sure, maybe even at $25/hour, loosely. Quote:
Originally Posted by Euro7r Unless your in a field that not many people can do | I don't understand what you mean by this..
Anyone can be in any field.. just depends if they chose to go to school for it..
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04-07-2012, 11:21 PM
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Bump.. Summer break is coming up and there should be more positions.. Any more tips? 
I'll pay someone handsomely and won't let them down if they hooked me up with a job as a CSR 
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04-07-2012, 11:49 PM
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You're in business? Start working on your Excel skills, advanced Excel skills. I'm talking hitting the keyboard like the piano. It comes in extremely handy regardless of what you wanna do HR, Finance, Marketing, TLOG, MIS, etc. Almost all the business internships require Excel skills. Also play around with advanced Access, Adobe CS, etc.
If I were you, screw applying on the website. Polish your resume, suit up and hit the bank. Easier than fighting to get shortlisted by a machine. Those ATS systems are junk.
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04-07-2012, 11:58 PM
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^ Thank you! Yes I'm studying Commerce at UBC. I've always wanted to hand in my resume in person but am not exactly sure how to do it. Should I just go in with a resume, dressed up nicely, and ask to speak to/give resume to whom?
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04-08-2012, 12:23 AM
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Suit up and carry a few resumes with you. Don't just drop them off though. Come in with a purpose and ask nicely. Don't ask for a job right away. Say you're a young aspiring professional from the almighty Sauder School of Business (not literally), you have these skills, and you wish to learn more about the awesomeness of the mighty bank. You have a 30 second elevator pitch? Google and work on it if you don't. The guys in the last page already told you how. Not likely but be prepared to be interviewed.
It teaches you networking skills. It teaches you how to take a "No". It also gives you a better chance than fighting with the keyword machine.
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04-08-2012, 12:43 AM
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#33 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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adiep1 had a great experience with TD Bank. Could anyone else with past experience confirm?
I heard for most banks, they will politely turn you away and all applicants must fill their online form?
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04-08-2012, 01:30 AM
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Who the fuck would want to work for a bank in a branch? 
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04-08-2012, 01:40 AM
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Megusta, did you end up getting a bank job last year?
I'm finishing my 1st year in a bcom program. Wondering if I should bother applying because:
A)I'm only a first year 
B)I go away for school so I couldn't work p/t during the year there if I wanted to. They'd have to go through the trouble of training me only to have me leave after 4 months
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04-12-2012, 03:18 PM
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^Nope, I ended up taking summer school 
I hope banks will let me briefly talk to the CSM and give my resume to him/her.. I heard most banks if you have a resume will tell you to apply online:/
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05-11-2012, 12:20 AM
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Quick question.. Anyone know what kind of tie/ dress shirt I should wear tomorrow? I'm going to go apply at at least 10 banks Wish me luck.
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05-11-2012, 12:46 AM
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Aren't applications for banks all done online now? Regardless, good luck tomorrow!
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05-11-2012, 01:32 AM
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All the banks will just tell you to apply online. If you show up at the branch with a resume they will just sit down with you (if they are not busy) and pretend to be interested but in the end you will only get a phone call after you have applied online.
I applied constantly at a bank for 6 months before I got a phone call + interview and this is with zero connections. Banks rarely hire from the outside, I was one of the lucky ones. Right timing I guess.
In this job market, CSR jobs are becoming harder to come by because of competition. Most of the time they would rather hire a FT.
For anyone who's interested, PM me and ill take a look for you guys which branches are hiring and whether its PT or FT work. (I work for TD).
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05-12-2012, 04:58 PM
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Apply online, and then apply in person.. Almost everyone you go in and ask will direct you/ask if you applied online yet. All you need to do is say yes I have but I thought it would be a good idea come in person. (something like that and ask for a manager)
Summer seasons here! you should have been applying like a month or 2 ago.. (my branch just hired 2 new ppl) So get out there THIS WEEK and hand in those resumes!
Be prepared to be asked questions like (general questions they will ask you during there short mini-interview, remember you gotta WOW them now for the 2nd interview!)
- Why you wana work for us
- Tell me about yourself
- What are your goals
- Example of a time you showed beyond your job and provided excellent customer service
Those I find are the key questions most of people ask..
Good luck! (btw Suit up!)
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05-12-2012, 08:08 PM
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Thanks MelonBoy, Kluk, and Energy!
I had a (brief) interview with 4 TD customer service managers today and they asked me similar questions such as "why do you want to work for TD". However, none of them are really "hiring" at the moment, and they say to keep an eye out and they will forward my resume to the place that screens them, and will let me know if any branch needs hiring asap. They all gave me their business cards.. Should I call back in a week? They also told me about the training program coming up in about a month. I feel like I connected with two of them really well.
What should I do from here? Thank you! I did suit up 
Does anyone know if RBC or CIBC accept resumes in person? I went to one and gave up cause the receptionist at RBC told me I can't hand it in person 
PS: They were all North and East Vancouver locations. No luck in Richmond/Delta because they (RBC, TD, etc) don't accept resumes in person
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05-12-2012, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MeGusta Thanks MelonBoy, Kluk, and Energy!
I had a (brief) interview with 4 TD customer service managers today and they asked me similar questions such as "why do you want to work for TD". However, none of them are really "hiring" at the moment, and they say to keep an eye out and they will forward my resume to the place that screens them, and will let me know if any branch needs hiring asap. They all gave me their business cards.. Should I call back in a week? They also told me about the training program coming up in about a month. I feel like I connected with two of them really well.
What should I do from here? Thank you! I did suit up
Does anyone know if RBC or CIBC accept resumes in person? I went to one and gave up cause the receptionist at RBC told me I can't hand it in person | I suppose you attended a TD networking event? If they all told you the same thing, it means that you didn't meet their criteria and they won't be hiring you. You can call back but it won't mean much (you should still do it anyways).
What was your answer when you said that you wanted to work for TD?
You should still go and hand in your resumes in person despite what the person at the counter tells you. It doesn't hurt to meet one more MCS or anything like that. You will ultimately still need to apply online.
Btw, you didn't connect with shit. They give about 0 fucks about you if they're not gonna hire you. Don't kid yourself.
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05-12-2012, 08:31 PM
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Any idea on what I should do now?
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05-12-2012, 11:38 PM
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Wow..six different branches. I hope you used a different tatic for each because you're clearly doing something wrong if you got rejected 6 times. They're clearly telling you a fib if they say they're not hiring at this time but give you an interview. They have beytter things to do than to give random ass interviews.
I'll tell you one thing that TD asks of all its employees. It is to smile A LOT. If you don't smile during the interview, you have failed. You need to tell them something about TD (or whatever bank) that they don't expect the regular joe to say. If you like the customer service and you want to help, you have to put out some serious 'can do' statements. Such as, 'I know TD has been ranked the highest in customer serive for the past 6 years and I'm looking forward to veing part of the team that makes it 7 years in a row.' Say that, and you will wow the fuck out of them and possibly make them shit their pants.
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05-14-2012, 05:23 PM
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Thanks Alphamale. I'll definitely remember everything you said.
I was just e-mailed by TD Canada Trust and was given an (hour-long) personality/traits survey to complete. Is this a good sign or is it sent to everyone?
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05-14-2012, 06:57 PM
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Not sure about banking but those behavioral/aptitude tests usually precede first round interviews.
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05-14-2012, 07:43 PM
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Round 1: behavioral/aptitude tests
Round 2: Phone interview
Round 3: Branch interview
Unless you got connections, round 2 can be skipped.
Def do a shit load of research about the bank you're applying to. When I had my interview @ TD I knew almost everything about them and I certainly WOW'd the 2 MCSs' and BM.
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05-14-2012, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by kluk Round 1: behavioral/aptitude tests
Round 2: Phone interview
Round 3: Branch interview
Unless you got connections, round 2 can be skipped.
Def do a shit load of research about the bank you're applying to. When I had my interview @ TD I knew almost everything about them and I certainly WOW'd the 2 MCSs' and BM. | Sounds good. I'm researching as we speak! Do you have an idea on how long I (might) have to wait to be contacted for the branch interview? I have no connections.
Thank you 
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05-14-2012, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MeGusta Sounds good. I'm researching as we speak! Do you have an idea on how long I (might) have to wait to be contacted for the branch interview? I have no connections.
Thank you | I got my phone interview within 3 business days and Branch interview the day after the phone interview. If you don't hear anything back in a week then try elsewhere.
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05-15-2012, 09:01 AM
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megusta.
i was same as you, i dressed up, typed up cover letter and resume and walked into all TDs of Richmond.
got two interviews and didn't hire me.
but please don't give up.
i know scotiabank allows walk-in, and IF YOU REALLY WANT BANK EXPERIENCE, chinatown's banks usually have high turnover rate, so you can try TD and any other banks.
regarding if RBC and other banks allow walk-in or not, it is better to take your chance to walk-in. i applied thru the online system, and i didn't get a job.
i got a bank job by handing my resume through walk-in.
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