Banking industry has always been one of the most sought-after career options. Big big banks hire thousands of employees every year to fill up the vacancies in different departments such as: IT, Finance, Marketing, and Operations. As the demand is so high, you will be surprised to know that in 2016, these banks have hired around three lakh people throughout the year. The job market is getting even more competitive for job seekers, which makes it difficult for first-timers to choose a good bank which can provide them an entry level job.
Banks are the cornerstone of the economy and when you start working for one, it will give you a much deeper insight into how the financial system works. This is invaluable experience for anyone with a career in business. There’s also a slight chance that you could end up being the Vice President before you even hit 30. ( I know, I don’t care about that either)
Banks entry level jobs
College students, recent grads and career switchers are all looking for financial institutions entry level job openings that offer experience, training and opportunity to grow their careers. Banks want better prospects coming out of their training programs to fill positions at all levels in the organization. Finding a balance between the two is key to providing the experience needed to be marketable once a new graduate has entered into the work place.
The best advice for a person looking for an entry level job can be summed up in one word: perseverance. Banks are currently hiring, which is great news for those entering the field, but it also gives applicants more choices and means more competition. This means that you need to really stand out from the crowd to make sure they hire you, especially if you are an applicant with little or no experience.
I interviewed with T. R. Knight, National Director of Human Resources for Bank Midwest two months ago, in February. He shared that there were numerous positions open to entry level college graduates including
Any person interested in applying for a position at Bank of America should know that even though the company prides itself on being one of the largest banks in the country, they also know their employees are an integral part of their success. They want to focus on a team environment where individual needs are recognized and addressed by management. If you are ready to be part of a successful team, if you want to work in a family-like atmosphere, and if you have extensive experience in the banking industry, this bank may be worth looking into further.
There is no one way to ensure success in applying for an entry level position, but I hope that this post has provided you with some helpful tips and names of companies to research further. For more information on how to be a professional during your job hunt, check out this previous blog post: Five Ways Designers Can Be More Professional
I hope this guide goes a long way toward helping you secure your dream position, whatever that may be. You might want to skim over it for ideas and then completely ignore it, but what does that matter? The main thing is that you create a killer resume and cover letter (or seven) to get your name out there among potential employers.
