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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"I understand that customers may be unhappy for a number of reasons. For example, they could be frustrated with the app they use to bank, upset at the change to a product or service, or have an error or issue with their account. It's first important to understand the problem and then work to get to the root cause of it. I first seek to understand the details of the situation and actively listen not only to comprehend the issue better but also to pick up on any key factors that may be causing the issue. I demonstrate patience, genuine interest in assisting the customer during the process, and empathy for the situation. I remain calm, even under pressure, and work to find an amicable solution for both parties. As a new teller, I acknowledge that I may not have the direct knowledge to assist, so I would be honest in that I needed to get additional support, and I would call for a more experienced teller or my manager to assist in the problem-solving and resolution as I observed."

Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"In my experience as a bank teller, I have had a handful of customers come into the bank upset about an issue. I'm typically the first person they see, so I immediately acknowledge their distress and assure them that I'm there to help. I first actively listen to their concern or complaint, to be sure I understand what the problem is and what resolution they are seeking. I remain positive and never allow the customer's behavior to dictate my response. If we are at fault for the issue, I apologize and take ownership, and reassure them of my commitment to resolving the issue. I will use my available resources to resolve an issue and if I'm not able to at the branch, I will help them contact corporate from our office or I will give them the appropriate contact information to take with them. If I do this, I will call them the next day to check in on the situation and ensure it was resolved."

Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
Bank tellers are the face of customer service at Wells Fargo and sometimes, the public can be difficult to work with. Thousands of transactions are completed each week, so a customer will likely be upset or frustrated at some point. The interviewer is discovering how you handle conflict and stress in these situations. Describe ways you deal with an upset customer and how you work to problem-solve when there is an issue.
In your answer, include aspects like customer service skills, critical thinking, patience, communication skills, empathy, etc.

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