What are the benefits of working as a bank teller?
Working as a bank teller is a fantastic job for several reasons. For starters, you have to work with the public. If you’re human, that’s great. You can chat with different people and help them with their finances. For example, you can let them know about other opportunities at the bank that they may not know about. Opportunities to make more money in a certificate of deposit or money market account, perhaps a no-fee visa (if offered) would benefit them, or perhaps suggest how to use the equity in their home with a home equity loan, just to name a few. If you are not a people person, then this is definitely not the job for you.
Another advantage is that you can work inside a nice dry and warm office in the winter and a nice cool and dry office in the summer. This may not seem like a big deal until you find yourself working in the elements. Rain, snow, sleet and sun can be torture unless you have a perfect 75 degree day, and for most of the country those days are few and far between.
Working as a bank teller comes with a lot of responsibility. Since you are dealing with other people’s money, you must be a trustworthy and honest person. Not just anyone can pass the screening tests and get hitched. As you can imagine, the bank goes to a lot of trouble and expense to ensure that its employees can be trusted with large sums of money. The bank does not want to incur unnecessary losses and lose public trust. The bank doesn’t want to see its name in the paper talking about how an unscrupulous employee embezzled thousands of dollars or how an employee assisted in a bank robbery.
Banks are known for having good benefits. Not only do they offer medical and dental coverage, but they also usually offer tuition reimbursement. If you’re going to college or considering going back to college, having the bank pay a portion of your tuition can really help your budget. Speaking of students, cashiers are great for students who have flexible schedules and are available to work Saturdays and extended hours at in-store branches.
Another great thing about working in a bank is that it opens doors to opportunities outside of the bank. Customers who have had a chance to see you in action and liked what they saw can let you know about opportunities in their organization. Not only that, but if you ever look for a job outside of banking, putting on your resume that you’ve worked in a bank will give you a lot of credibility. Bank tellers are known for being honest, reliable, trustworthy, punctual, ethical and responsible. These are the qualities most employers look for in a long-term employee, and experience working as a bank employee will most likely give you an edge over the competition.
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