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03-12-2015, 01:31 PM
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#1 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Hi there,
I am interested in working as a bank teller/CSR at a bank this summer. I am 20 and in my third year of uni. I am unsure about how to go about it. Do I have to submit applications online or should I contact the branch managers directly? Do you think it is much harder to get a job at a bank when you do not have a connection with someone that is in the bank already?
Thanks
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03-12-2015, 02:17 PM
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Yes it's harder if you don't have any connections. Apply online and also visit several branches in your area with resume in hand. Midweek (tues-thurs) gives you the best chance as its not as busy. Good luck!
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03-12-2015, 02:22 PM
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03-12-2015, 02:39 PM
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3 of my friends currently work as a teller at TD.
how did they get the position?
All had referrals from someone who previously/currently works there. Without a referral your chances are very slim.... good luck
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03-12-2015, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jshen  Yes it's harder if you don't have any connections. Apply online and also visit several branches in your area with resume in hand. Midweek (tues-thurs) gives you the best chance as its not as busy. Good luck! | Thanks. I have tried searching for positions online but there haven't been any! Quote:
Originally Posted by jeedee 3 of my friends currently work as a teller at TD.
how did they get the position?
All had referrals from someone who previously/currently works there. Without a referral your chances are very slim.... good luck | Thanks. I don't know anyone that works at the bank (that isn't my financial advisor or teller already), so I'll just hope for the best haha
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03-12-2015, 07:51 PM
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Banks get hundreds of apps a month.. really best to know someone (obviously) but if that is what you want to do, apply and explain why. I assume there is a reason you're drawn to it. If so, your reason should be attractive to an employer.
Good luck OP.
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03-12-2015, 08:12 PM
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^ +1.
Top tip:If your reason to work there is "I want to earn money for a few months in the summer and it seems comfortable". Don't even bother. *Cringe*
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03-12-2015, 08:42 PM
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#8 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Originally Posted by punkwax Banks get hundreds of apps a month.. really best to know someone (obviously) but if that is what you want to do, apply and explain why. I assume there is a reason you're drawn to it. If so, your reason should be attractive to an employer.
Good luck OP. | Thanks!  . I don't know what else I can do over the summer to have an income while learning some skills and networking! There definitely is a reason I am drawn to it, if hired I will probably work there during the year as well. Quote:
Originally Posted by Teriyaki ^ +1.
Top tip:If your reason to work there is "I want to earn money for a few months in the summer and it seems comfortable". Don't even bother. *Cringe* | It's not. But at the same time I don't see it being a long term career either. Just a job to help me sharpen my interpersonal/customer service skills and learn about financial stuff while earning some income at the same time.
Do you guys think I should take cover letters with me when I drop off my resume?
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03-12-2015, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by rzrshrp Do you guys think I should take cover letters with me when I drop off my resume? | yes.
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03-13-2015, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by rzrshrp Thanks! . I don't know what else I can do over the summer to have an income while learning some skills and networking! There definitely is a reason I am drawn to it, if hired I will probably work there during the year as well.
It's not. But at the same time I don't see it being a long term career either. Just a job to help me sharpen my interpersonal/customer service skills and learn about financial stuff while earning some income at the same time.
Do you guys think I should take cover letters with me when I drop off my resume? | get a job as a server at a restaurant like Keg or whatever. THE BEST way to handle shitty customers, read people and talk to strangers (read: women). read "the wealthy barber" your basic financials principles in an easy to read book.
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03-13-2015, 03:34 PM
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#11 | | I don't get it
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If you are bringing cover letters, they should be specific for the particular branch, not some generic cover letter for all banks.
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03-13-2015, 03:36 PM
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its best to go in directly, it shows you that you are not fooling around and shows that you are serious with your intention.
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03-13-2015, 07:40 PM
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#13 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Originally Posted by tiger_handheld get a job as a server at a restaurant like Keg or whatever. THE BEST way to handle shitty customers, read people and talk to strangers (read: women).
read "the wealthy barber" your basic financials principles in an easy to read book. | Whoa. Thanks for the advice! I will definitely read that book. Do you have any other recommendations for easy to read books? I want to get my finances in order and invest too, etc.
Was hoping no one would say server/cashier/etc. Was hoping I could get a better job this summer but thanks for the suggestion! Quote:
Originally Posted by jcmaz If you are bringing cover letters, they should be specific for the particular branch, not some generic cover letter for all banks. | For sure! Got that cover. Thanks! Quote:
Originally Posted by ilovebacon its best to go in directly, it shows you that you are not fooling around and shows that you are serious with your intention. | Yes, I thought so too. But I would have to coordinate as the branch managers aren't always in, and I'd imagine that the other employees usually wouldn't end up forwarding my resume.
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03-13-2015, 09:31 PM
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#14 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Also, who do I address the cover letter to? I don't know the name of the individual branch managers at the banks
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03-14-2015, 07:56 PM
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If you don't have connection you might want have a Csc or Ifc certificate to compete with other applicant !
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03-18-2015, 07:50 PM
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#16 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by LeonC If you don't have connection you might want have a Csc or Ifc certificate to compete with other applicant ! | not for a teller position
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03-18-2015, 08:33 PM
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you'd make more as a waiter than you would as a teller
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