Teller (Part-Time)
Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
reliability and realistic expectations about part-time hours and availability
Technical
Walk me through how you would count and balance a cash drawer at the end of your shift.
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?
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?
relevant prior experience level given the up-to-two-years requirement
Situational
Say a customer wants to deposit cash but the amount they tell you doesn't match what you count. What do you do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
integrity and commitment to following policy even under peer pressure
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