Do you hand count or use the counting machine?
"Because I am new to my career as a teller, I have not yet used a counting machine. I am great with quickly counting cash by hand from my years of experience doing cash-outs in the pub I worked for."
"I have extensive experience using both the counting machine and utilizing hand count. I utilize the counting machine for any deposit or withdrawal over 300."
The answer is, you probably use both methods for counting cash. If you have handled money as the teller before, the odds are that you have utilized both. Many financial institutions have cash machines that even dispense the correct withdrawal amount for the customer, so you never touch the cash.
The interviewer wants to know what experience you have to ensure they provide you with the best training possible if you are selected for the job.
"In my current position, I use both the counting machine and hand counts. I am comfortable with either method. Do you have a preference for your institution?"
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Anonymous Answer
I prefer to use a currency calculator for a large amount of money. However, I am very comfortable with hand counting.
Amanda's Feedback
This answer makes sense. Make it even more specific by telling the interviewer at what amount you prefer to use a currency calculator to ensure accuracy and efficiency, such as for any amount above 2,000. You can also share what kind of scenario is best for hand counting and how you ensure accuracy when counting by hand.
