Why do you want to be a bank teller?
"I have been banking with your institution for a couple of years now and see how much your tellers seem to enjoy their work. I like the hours offered here and the fact that I could utilize my accounting diploma as well."
"I have worked as a bank teller for one of your competitors for the past four years. Although I love the team I work for, and the bank is a well-known one, it's a small branch which means minimal growth opportunity for me. I want to work here, as a bank teller, so that I can eventually grow into a loan specialist role with your institution."
The interviewer needs to hear that you are excited at the prospect of being a teller for their bank. Talk about what interests you about this bank teller opportunity. Perhaps you enjoy math and mingling with people. Maybe you are pursuing a career as a financial advisor, and this is a great way to begin that career path. Whatever interests you about being a bank teller, share it!
"I want to be a bank teller because I believe it's the strongest start I can gain for my future career as a mortgage specialist. I aim to grow with your institution and believe that this is the best first step I could make."
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Anonymous Answer
I am a people person with strong communication and customer service skills. I believe these are important skills a teller should possess, as they interact with more customers on a daily basis. Many times, tellers are the only people a customer meets in the bank. The teller is in a position to drive the reputation of the bank. Being in a position to help drive the reputation of the bank and to assist customers in succeeding financially is very exciting to me.
Rachelle's Feedback
I like the enthusiasm you bring for the role! You also show a strong understanding of the impact you can make on customers and the bank as a teller. I recommend swapping the sentences around a bit to answer more directly from the start. I've offered a suggestion below.
"As a bank teller, I am in a position to drive the reputation of the bank, and to assist customers in succeeding financially, which is very exciting to me. Sometimes, bank tellers are the only people a customer meets in the bank, so I view it as a vital position. I am a people person with strong communication and customer service skills, and I believe these are critical skills that I can utilize in this role."
Anonymous Answer
I enjoy customer interaction, the detail, and accuracy required in this position. I am inquisitive in gaining knowledge of products and services in order to fulfill the needs of the customer.
Amanda's Feedback
This is a good start! You've combined your interest in interacting with people with your interest in banking products. Consider strengthening your response by telling the interviewer that the position of a teller combines those two aspects into one position, which makes it an ideal fit for you.
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