Working at a bank (1 Viewer)

[Millsy90]

Not really interested in further study, I would rather just find a job and work my way up to the top end. I have heard that banks often look for people who have just completed their yr12 studies.

Does/Has anyone work at a bank?, How did you get the job? and what did you do/like ect?

Seems like I should do a little more research myself into the matter but I am busy and lazy.

 

[blakegman]

Difficult to work your way to the top end with no qualifications in this day and age buddy.

It's possible, but not likely.

That said, my friend works for a bank after leaving in year 11, credit card fraud departments or something so id say yes they do hire.

 

[wuddie]

a mate of mine left after school c and worked for woolies at his area. he got promoted to store manager at 20 and now earns around 80k, works from home and rocks up to the store whenever he feels like.

there is a future in it.

 

[CieL]

Yeah I have a few friends which are HS graduates and have had positions at CBA.

One girl in my year got straight into recruitment. Which was a surprise to everyone as she wasn't exactly the most uhhh cooperative student.

Some other guy started off as a teller.. he's not some analyst..

Another girl works as I don't know wtf, but she's been there for awhile.. earns about 60k..

And CBA allows unlimited sick leave =S

 

[blakegman]

a mate of mine left after school c and worked for woolies at his area. he got promoted to store manager at 20 and now earns around 80k, works from home and rocks up to the store whenever he feels like.

there is a future in it.

Fair enough not bad, though i have to say store manager at a woolie isn't really that high a position up on the corporate ladder.

 

[SipSip]

If you really want to be up in the corporate ladder; I would highly recommend getting at least a degree...especially in the banking industry...think of it as just staying competitive against the bunch of kids who are highly qualified coming out of uni...

Although they might not have the 3 years experience edge over you; employers are still gonna prob prefer them over you...since that they have something to prove that they are capable to learn and excel; the degree signifies more than just study, it demonstrates ability to adapt to new things. And face it...most kids who come out of uni might get a graduate program which pays equal if not more than you when they are fresh out.

I have to agree that study is not for everyone...and if you hate it...then there is no point, but career wise, i think uni is essential nowadays...even most managers and CEOs have to go back to study just so that they don't feel outsmarted by their subordinates.

My opinion is...if you want to go into a career straight out of high school, you'd be better off finding an apprenticeship in another industry...If you're really determined in finance and banking...i think...HSBC has a apprenticeship for tellers and stuff too..

whatever you choose, good luck =)

 

[townie]

Fair enough not bad, though i have to say store manager at a woolie isn't really that high a position up on the corporate ladder.

no it's not, and I highly doubt he is able to "rock up whenever he wants"

Store managers still have to answer to the area manager, and the regional manager, and then the regional managers have to answer to the general managers.

Store managers still have PLENTY of people above them, they cant just take it easy

 

[townie]

^ quite true.

My last store manager got "demoted" (moar like sacked) after a regional manager paid a visit

which store? wasnt Winston Hills or Marsfield by any chance was it?

 

[michael1990]

I was so surprised when i found out CBA doesn't offer Cadetships/Traineeships.

 

[babikakez]

^ quite true.

My last store manager got "demoted" (moar like sacked) after a regional manager paid a visit

A previous store manager got sent to a notoriously quiet store after a regional manager concluded that he "didn't handle stressful situations very well".

 

[lizziegirl]

my teacher warned us never to work in a bank. he did and it ruined his sex life.

 

[Millsy90]

my teacher warned us never to work in a bank. he did and it ruined his sex life.

*Boom tish

 

[CieL]

my teacher warned us never to work in a bank. he did and it ruined his sex life.

He's just not doing it right.

 

[wuddie]

no it's not, and I highly doubt he is able to "rock up whenever he wants"

Store managers still have to answer to the area manager, and the regional manager, and then the regional managers have to answer to the general managers.

Store managers still have PLENTY of people above them, they cant just take it easy

yea, but with where he works, up at hunter region, there is only about 2 stores in the whole area, so i guess he would have bridged a real good relationship with his superior, and he gets away with a lot more.

the thing is, woolies isn't interested in investing money into regional stores, so as long as it doesn't come back with a loss, they could not care less. that's my theory anyway.