work in a bank

kanchhelskis

halifax are recruiting for staff where i live.

i am financially savy i think, the only promblem is i worked in factorys all my life is this a problem?

thanks in advance!

AndyinLondon_2

What role are they recruiting for? Have they stated what skills/qualifications are needed?

kanchhelskis

i think its just general recruiting.

AndyinLondon_2

If it's for an entry level role (counter clerk or telephone banking agent) then they will probably look for customer service experience. When I joined the bank 15 years ago I also had to pass a numeracy test, although recent experience tells me that may no longer be a requirement

If it's for a more specialist role such as Financial Advisor or Mortgage Advisor they would probably expect you to have the relevant qualifications.

I don't want to put you off applying, but competition for jobs is very tough at the moment. I know of one branch which had over 50 CVs handed in when they put a notice in the window advertising for a part time cashier. If you don't have any relevant experience, it might be hard to get an interview.

Good luck if you do decide to apply.

kanchhelskis

the thing is i sold sky for six months between factory jobs

i know most of the banks products a services.

i am a people person, done a bit of sales.

jus want a career where i dont get made redundant.

AndyinLondon_2

kanchhelskis wrote: »

jus want a career where i dont get made redundant.

Sadly, I don't think there is such a thing, these days.

stclair

http://www.halifax-careers.com/view/321/the-selection-process.html

HoneyAndLemon

You don't need banking experience.

If you have good people skills, sales skills, attention to detail, and experience in customer service type roles and using computers I'd say you'd have a good chance. You just have to prove yourself in the interview.

Good luck

opinions4u

Assuming it's a branch role there are two main criteria:

1) The ability to deliver half decent customer service.

2) The ability to generate leads / sell products.

It's extraordinarily rare for branch staff to be made redundant.

[Deleted User]

All you need to do is be able to recite the following line:

"There's a note on your account here. The branch manager wants to see you for an account review..."

And then respond to the word "no" with a look on your face that you'd normally save only for when someone kicks a puppy.

ses6jwg

plus points: decent job security, sounds good to most people to say you work in a bank, gives you good people experience, decent bonuses and perks if you perform well, gives you good feeling after a good day

down points: low pay, high pressure to sell to targets even to customers who you may feel would not benefit, large amount of micro management and interference