Teller (Part-Time)
Posted Aug 19, 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 frustrated or upset. What did you do?
whether the candidate can stay calm and professional with a difficult customer instead of getting defensive
Have you ever made a mistake with money or a transaction at a previous job? What happened and what did you do about it?
honesty and accountability when errors happen, since teller mistakes involve real money
Tell me about a time you noticed a customer might benefit from a product or service they weren't asking about. What did you do?
comfort with identifying needs and referring customers without being pushy
Tell me about a time you had to work closely with coworkers to get through a busy or stressful period.
teamwork under pressure, relevant since branches share staff across locations
What does it mean to you to represent a bank's brand every time you interact with a customer?
understanding of professionalism and consistency required in a regulated, customer-facing role
Have you ever had to say no to a customer request because it went against policy? How did you handle that conversation?
ability to balance rule-following with customer service
Technical
Walk me through how you would handle counting a cash drawer and making sure it balances at the end of your shift.
basic understanding of cash handling accuracy and attention to detail
What experience do you have handling cash, whether at a register, a bank, or another job?
actual comfort level and prior exposure to cash accuracy demands
Situational
A customer comes in to deposit cash and mentions they just sold a car for ten thousand dollars, all in cash. What do you do?
awareness of suspicious activity reporting and Bank Secrecy Act obligations
If a customer is upset about a fee on their account and starts raising their voice in the lobby, how do you handle that in front of other customers?
de-escalation skills and protecting the branch atmosphere
How would you explain to an older customer how to use mobile deposit or online banking if they've never tried it?
patience and ability to teach digital tools to varied customers
If you found your drawer was short by twenty dollars at the end of the day, what would you do?
willingness to follow procedure and report discrepancies rather than hide them
This role is part-time and involves servicing vaults, ATMs, and night drops. How do you feel about variable schedules and physical tasks like restocking machines?
realistic fit with the actual duties and scheduling flexibility required
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