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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 S 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 Continued on page 21 The Credit Professional 20 Spring 2018