Teller (Part-Time)
Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you had to give great customer service to someone who was upset or in a hurry. What did you do?
What they are checking: whether the candidate can stay calm and courteous under pressure in a front-line role
Have you ever caught a mistake, either yours or someone else's, in handling money or paperwork? What happened after you noticed it?
What they are checking: honesty and accountability around errors involving money
Tell me about a time you worked with a team to get something done during a busy or stressful stretch.
What they are checking: ability to collaborate with coworkers, including across branches, during high-volume periods
Tell me about a time a customer asked you something you didn't know the answer to. What did you do?
What they are checking: resourcefulness and honesty rather than guessing when unsure
Why are you interested in a part-time teller role, and how does it fit with your schedule and other commitments?
What they are checking: reliability and realistic expectations about part-time hours and availability
What would you do
Say a customer wants to deposit cash but the amount they tell you doesn't match what you count. What do you do?
What they are checking: attention to detail and willingness to follow verification procedures rather than assume
A customer mentions they're thinking about buying a house or opening a new account. How would you handle that conversation as a teller?
What they are checking: comfort spotting referral opportunities and connecting customers to the right colleague
How comfortable are you showing a customer how to use a mobile app or ATM instead of doing the transaction for them?
What they are checking: willingness and ability to promote digital self-service tools, a stated job duty
If a long line is forming and a customer in front of you has a complicated request, how do you balance speed with accuracy?
What they are checking: judgment in prioritizing correctness over rushing when money is involved
What would you do if a coworker asked you to skip a required verification step to save time?
What they are checking: integrity and commitment to following policy even under peer pressure
About the work
Walk me through how you would count and balance a cash drawer at the end of your shift.
What they are checking: basic understanding of cash handling accuracy and procedure discipline
What would you do if you noticed a transaction that seemed unusual, like a customer making frequent large cash deposits just under a certain amount?
What they are checking: awareness of red flags relevant to the Bank Secrecy Act and reporting suspicious activity
What's your experience with cash handling or working in a role where accuracy really mattered?
What they are checking: relevant prior experience level given the up-to-two-years requirement
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