Bank Teller
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Bank TellerFrom this site of the U.S. Department of Labor, you can gather some basic information on what it’s like to be a bank teller, who is the person most people associate with their bank. You’ll find details on possible wages and related occupations. Reading the work description might also help you decide if working in a bank is right for you. Related occupations and sources of additional information on the industry are available from this site.
Princeton Review: Bank OfficerLearn about different aspects of retail banking at this page, which offers a description about what a day in the life of a banking officer is like. This job description includes all types of bank officers—from tellers to bank managers. You can also access information on what kinds of college majors could be right for you, or find out what to expect in terms of advancement in the field and potential income after two, five, or 10 years of work. Facts and figures about being a bank officer include lists of what professionals read and some potential employers to consider.
Occupational Titles
Bank Teller
Account Clerk
Bank Manager
Bank Officer
Bank Trust Officer
Head Teller
Personal Banker
Professional Banker
Service Representative
Teller
Accredited Academic Programs
Princeton Review: Bank Officer, College MajorsIf you are interested in becoming a bank teller, bank manager, or officer, check out the majors listed at this page, such as economics or finance. You can then click on your selection to be taken to a list of colleges in the U.S. that offer your major in the area you are looking to study in. Complete contact information on web sites for these colleges can be easily accessed to find out more about the academic program.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Bank Teller SalariesFree salary information is available at this page, which combines details on median salary for a bank teller, with information according to years of experience. The median salary by employer type is also displayed at the page, which has connections to further information on salary by city, by certification, industry, gender, degree, or major.
PayScale: Personal Banker SalariesA personal banker’s median salary across the U.S. is depicted at this site, and, if you scroll down, you’ll also find median salary by employer type. You can also find information on salary by major city in the U.S. and see if there is further breakdown of what you might earn according to your educational level, gender, or school attended.
Professional Organizations
American Bankers AssociationNews, online courses, and education about the banking industry are all provided at this site. A job bank is found here, as well as information on courses for online training, and a thorough introduction to the banking industry. You can find articles and brochures on specific aspects of the banking industry.
Bank Administration InstituteThis organization hosts a variety of educational seminars for banking professionals, including a free publication about the banking industry. It is mainly a source of bank market research, but also offers a lot in the way of free articles on financial services, deposit, and loan products that a bank might offer.
Mortgage Bankers AssociationSince mortgage banking will, no doubt, touch any career of a bank officer, you may be interested in learning about mortgage banking news and career information. Mortgage myths and realities, research and forecasts of the industry, and a training center, known as “campus MBA” are found. This is the educational division of the organization and includes several focus areas of the banking industry.
Job Opportunity Sources
American Bankers Association: Banking Job SearchUse the links at this site, organized by state, to find a job in bank management and other bank positions that might interest you. Once you click on a state, you can choose a more exact location and look at positions that include such titles as “Select Banker,” “Relationship Manager.” Products for helping you do your job, such as financial statement analyzers; self-paced, instructor-led training modules; and diploma information and certification exams are all provided.
BankJobs.comA career site for banking professionals, this organization brings together job seekers, employers, and recruiters in one location. You can perform a job search, post your resume, and have access to other job-seeker links. Featured jobs are listed at the right side of the page. You can search available positions by category, location, and keywords.
Indeed.com: Bank Teller JobsOver 25,000 jobs nationwide are available at this page, which collects its listings from a variety of job databanks across the country. There are also direct links to job descriptions and application sites from private employers. You might also want to search for alternative job titles that are related, such as “personal banker.”
Wall Street Journal: Career JournalFind a job by keyword, state, or city at this site, after a free registration process. Your account will lead you to online resume management tools, the ability to create and store cover letters and resumes, and a personal job agent to keep track of your job search. Thousands of listings for work in banks nationwide are available with this powerful search engine.
Publications
American BankerYou might want to take a look at this popular publication, intended for professionals in the banking industry. Interesting tools include a rate tracker, a free trial of the organization’s publication, a bank ranking system, and headline news.
Banking Strategies OnlineThis online magazine serves the financial industry and will offer you information on trends in the banking industry. Issues are free and include talk about things like electronic banking, checking, and understanding transaction information. Past online issues are also available for free.
International Financing ReviewThis publication provides international banking information and is widely read by people employed in the banking industry. Capital markets information includes talk about instruments your bank might offer, such as money markets, bonds, and loans. It is the industry’s leading publication, so you’ll probably want to familiarize yourself with it and even try a free issue.
MoneyThe writers at CNN and Money magazine have created this online version to provide top news across all financial industries. Current issue highlights are found, as well as departments for business news, personal finance, and fortune.
Wall Street JournalLeading business financial news is provided at the Wall Street Journal online edition, where you will find U.S. business news and market information, as well as news from around the globe. Departments at the site include world news, news by industry, and highlights of the day. My Online Journal offers you the opportunity to customize the site to your personal interests, or find a host of market tools, a classifieds listings, and multimedia online extras.
Online Forums & Blogs
BlogUniverse: Financial BlogsFinancial news and planning are the focus of this collection of blogs, including close to 200 links. You can look at this list alphabetically or sort the discussions by popularity.
Indeed.com: Bank Teller ForumThe current discussions at this page include threads about interview preparation and starting out in the banking field.
Wall Street Journal BlogsThere are so many blogs to choose from at this page, including market news and analysis, real-time economics, headlines in different markets, and postings about the environment, wealth, and business technology. If you are interested in becoming a loan officer, you might find an interesting current or archived discussion.
Career Videos
CareerOneStop: Tellers Career VideoThe video at this site describes the activities of a bank teller, including keeping track of money and transactions involved at a financial institute.
