What kind of position can a student hold if they want to work in a bank?

Question

i have a son thats 17 yrs and whants to work at a bank (specifically wachovia) but does not know if there is any other position he can have besides teller (if any). Also, do they need exprience or requirements to work at these banks or to occupied a position, if so which ones? your answer will be much appreciated ( im just trying to help my son get the/a job)

Answer 1

The best way to do it is to get an internship via college recruiting at Wachovia. As all major financial institutions, they should have very structured internship programs that aim at learning (and develop interns as potential employees). these could be either a school-year job or a summer opportunity. And the internships are usually paid the same as entry-level (pro-rated). I heard the recent going rate is $22.50/hr in corporate finance division in New York (based on $60,000 annual) and that should be about the same for Wachovia.

Answer 2

I am a banker and your son will need to be 18 to get hired by any large bank, it is a bonding issue. If he really wants to learn banking the best place to start is as a teller, you get a big part of the picture from this position.
Your son needs to do the job hunting on his own. If he wants to impress the person hiring him he needs a resume. What has he done in his life so far, clubs (math, speech, etc). Has he held a leadership positions? What classes has he taken and how has he done over all in school? Trust me this will set him apart from all the other 18 years asking to be a teller. When he goes to an interview he needs to wear nice slacks, shirt and tie.
I as I said I am a banker and have been a manager for years, the "WOW" factor is huge. Remember, banks are still very conservative as people are trusting us with their money and the person the see the most is a teller.
Good luck

Answer 3

At 17 you can't be picky. What's wrong with being a teller. Most bank employees start out this way if they are not in direct sales.

It is really the only position in a bank that is flexible enough for students. I did it for six years. I started at 18, and I moved up until I graduated college. To answer the other part of your question, banks train. However, some do prefer some cash handling experience.

Answer 4

I don't know much about the field. I just thought I'd share what I've observed. I went to a local bank (not Wachovia), and one of the customer service representatives was a young girl that was a junior in college. Decently young to be a customer service rep, which opens accounts, loans, etc. I also knew a guy that was able to get a job at the same bank shortly after graduating high school. I think it all depends on your son's motivation and appearance.

Answer 5

Funny, I just read an article about overbearing parents who get involved in the job hunt, even down to negotiating salary!

If your son really wanted the job, he'd visit a Wachovia bank himself and ask these questions himself. He will need extensive screening, training, background checks and will need to be bonded, all of which the bank will take care of during the interview/hiring process.

But I can tell you this: you can work your butt off to get him a job and he'll turn around and quit or get fired after a few weeks. Make him do the legwork himself or he won't value the position.

Answer 6

Listen, if he wants to work at a bank he needs to be a teller first because that's the most basic bank position with the least requirements. Once he is in the bank then he can acquire A LOT of information from his new friendships with the bank personnel on how to get better positions.
It's very important to get your foot in the door before you peak for big positions. Hope this helps. [e-mail]

Answer 7

Short answer is Yes.

Now, are you speaking specifically of a branch work or corporate. I don't know where you are located. Obviously there are all types of office jobs available with banks. There are also lock box centers that key in checks and stuff, mostly they do that second and third shift after the branches are closing. There is also customer service work. He should go down to their personnel office and look through the books and see what he can apply for. When will he turn 18?

Answer 8

all bank employees who handle money must be bonded [an insurance company issues a contract to cover any losses due to the employee thieving].

afaik, you must be 18 to be bondable. I was told this was so when I had that job summers while I was a college student [lo, these many years ago].

it is possible that this is not true in your specific state -- Wachovia's employment department will know the answer to this.

Answer 9

Many times the larger banks have someone that greets you as you enter and also directs you to where you want to be. This individual also can assist you with opening your safety deposit box. I do know many bank workers do start as a teller( including my nephew who now manages a bank). Good Luck!!

Answer 10

I started working at a brokerage firm at at 17./ I had very little experience and started as a clerk. Just have him go fill out applications at a few banks. If he's never worked, I bet that he has other skills, passions and talents, that can be placed on his own form and added to the applications.



Maria Marsala
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