Are you okay with routine work, or do you prefer a mix of responsibilities?
Much of a banking environment will be routine; however, the customers you interact with will change daily. So, although banking may offer routine, there is still variety in your day. Show the interviewer that you can handle the balance.
Let the interviewer know that you understand you will have the same goals and processes each day. At the same time, show that you can manage the challenge that comes with customer interaction and other factors that deliver unpredictability in the workplace.
"I enjoy both working in a routine but also having a mix of responsibilities. In my current position, my schedule and goals are the same every day. What changes daily are my clients and their needs. These needs are where my day can become unpredictable. I enjoy that variety because it keeps me on my toes, engaged, and excited to come to work every day."
"Although it may seem routine, no day is the same for me in the banking industry. Generally speaking, my job function remains the same every day, but my customers offer me variety in my day. I am pleased with the pace that this role offers."
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Anonymous Answer
I think a balance of both is great. I like having a sense of community getting to know the regular customers and their routines during the week. Doing the usual daily tasks that are given to me but also the I love the unpredictability of what the day encounters and what challenges make come to the table, it keeps me on my toes.
Cindy's Feedback
Good! Is there an example you can draw on from your current role?
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