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STUDENT ARTICLE
How to Prepare for a Banking Job
By Job Community
The banking industry offers
secure, well-paying jobs in
exchange for extensive training
and dedication to career goals.
Banks hire for all types of
positions from tellers to CEOs.
They often promote from within,
so starting at entry level and
working your way up is a great
way to succeed as a banking
professional. Prepare for a
banking job by achieving the
necessary education, doing a
thorough job search, and acting
the part.
Step 1
Decide what bank position
you are interested in
pursuing . While most people
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only see tellers at banks, there
are several different positions
for which you could that you
could apply. Each has different
requirements, responsibilities
and pay grades. Take your
qualifications into account and
decide which position would be
best for you.
Teller. Bank tellers are the
people who work at the
front desk and handle
transactions. They must
have skills in basic
arithmetic and customer
service. Usually a high
school education is
sufficient for this position,
though some banks may
want college experience.
Pay is usually hourly and is
relatively low. Because of
low pay, most tellers take
this position temporarily
while working on a degree or
waiting for another position.
Manager. Bank managers
oversee the day to day
operations of the bank,
including supervising staff,
making schedules and
reaching sales goals. This
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