Can a high school student get a job as a bank teller? Where else can I apply?

[Ferrari353]

I'm 18 and I'm currently a high school senior, looking for an after school job. I worked for my uncle for two summers doing mostly warehouse stuff (shipping receiving, packaging, etc.) so I have some experience. I've been applying to various retail-type stores around me, but I was wondering if I might have any luck trying to get hired by a bank or credit union as a teller. I know it doesn't require any education really, but I'm not sure if I would have any chance of getting hired at a bank or credit union. Opinions?




EDIT: It seems like all the banks want cash handling experience and customer service experience, neither of which I have. What are some other places I can apply to? I applied to Home Depot and Lowes (because they have warehouse positions almost exactly the same as what I did at my uncle's. And I love DIY stuff), Staples (because I'm good with computers, so maybe I can do something there), Dicks Sporting Goods and Big 5 (because just...awesome....), Costco, Trader Joes, Petco (because I love animals), and LA Fitness (because free gym membership! probably...)

 

[AKC]

Go for it, nothing to lose.

Worst they can say is no....

Just don't give in to temptation....

 

[Ferrari353]

Banks want people with cash handling and customer service experience, which I don't have...
Any other places I can apply? I updated the OP with a more detailed version of this same question.

 

[lava_lamp]

I have worked in two banks. I've never seen anyone work there as an after school job. The problem is that most banks close at 4:30 or 5:30 and they wouldn't want someone who got there at 3:00 or so. The shifts are typically seven or eight hours.

I have worked in retail, too, and its mostly right place / right time hiring. If you just keep trying, you will eventually be asking at the right time. They don't usually get a lot of great applicants, so if you show up to the interview dressed clean and nice and are reasonably well spoken, they will hire you. Good luck.

You said you are good with computers. Try the Apple Store if you have one in your city. Who doesn't want to be a "Genius?"

 

[Mike G]

Banks want people with cash handling and customer service experience, which I don't have...
Any other places I can apply? I updated the OP with a more detailed version of this same question.

I really hate to say this, but at your age, the only places you are going to gain cash handling and customer service experience is either at Walmart, K-Mart, ect. or a fast food joint.

Go work at one of those places for a bit, and start applying where you want to work. You'll have better luck.

 

[Ferrari353]

I have worked in two banks. I've never seen anyone work there as an after school job. The problem is that most banks close at 4:30 or 5:30 and they wouldn't want someone who got there at 3:00 or so. The shifts are typically seven or eight hours.

I have worked in retail, too, and its mostly right place / right time hiring. If you just keep trying, you will eventually be asking at the right time. They don't usually get a lot of great applicants, so if you show up to the interview dressed clean and nice and are reasonably well spoken, they will hire you. Good luck.

You said you are good with computers. Try the Apple Store if you have one in your city. Who doesn't want to be a "Genius?"

Ugh I hate apple soooo much... Also, I would assume apple geniuses know way more than me, like every quirk and inner working of a computer.

I really hate to say this, but at your age, the only places you are going to gain cash handling and customer service experience is either at Walmart, K-Mart, ect. or a fast food joint.

Go work at one of those places for a bit, and start applying where you want to work. You'll have better luck.

And once I've worked anywhere else, I'll have no reason to go work as a bank teller. I'm not looking to become a bank teller as a career, I just want some kind of job now.

 

[Bufford]

You are quite young in the job market, and have to build on your resume. The only way to do this is go knocking on doors of oportunity. McDonalds etc. would be a good place to start. Chances are you will not stay on one job long as you move up the ladder. Hard work and patience will reward you with a job that you will like but it doesn't happen overnight, it will take years. Save some of the money you make, and before long you will have a home with a decent mortgage and perhaps a family too.

 

[GWashington1732]

Ugh I hate apple soooo much... Also, I would assume apple geniuses know way more than me, like every quirk and inner working of a computer.

Are you kidding, no one knows how Apples work.


Unfortunately, today there are only two sure ways to get a job: know the manager, or have some trait that will give the business a tax break. It's extremely hard to get someone to even look at your application. I could rant a bit about how I feel about EEO questions, but that might be a bit too political. I'd suggest going to small local businesses to see if any of them need help, and try to speak directly to the owner, maybe that will lead somewhere.