Advice Regarding a Potential Banking Job

Big-Smoke23 on 26/01/2022 - 21:58

So I'm currently working as a cashier and a customer I served turned out to be a branch manager for a bank who gave me their card and said to email her if I was ever looking for a job. I have been looking to get a banking job for a while now and this was great news. I emailed her and she said she forwarded my resume to someone who will contact me most likely in new years.

Problem is that this incident happened in December and now it's nearing the end the Jan and I'm kind of scared that nothing fruitful will come out of this. So I was wondering if it was wise to email her back inquiring about the job opportunity and if so what exactly should I say? Or should I still wait? Kinda need some advice as this would be a big step for my career.

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  • garetz on 26/01/2022 - 22:01
    +8

    Nothing wrong with following up and getting some clear direction on the offer.

    • Big-Smoke23 on 26/01/2022 - 22:19

      yea you're probably right, thanks!

      • isthatallyougot on 27/01/2022 - 09:07
        +2

        I work in a Big 4 bank , there is no reason why you are still sitting on your A$$ and not just directly applying for a role. There are plenty of jobs being advertised at the moment so not sure why you think that person is your only option to getting the job you want.

    • jv on 27/01/2022 - 10:08

      Nothing wrong with following up and getting some clear direction on the offer.

      or OP could just 'wait' forever…

  • bobbified on 26/01/2022 - 22:09

    Its been Christmas/New Year's so it's probably no surprise that it's taking longer. It's definitely not too soon to follow up though.

    Sounds like she's a regular, so if she happens to come through again, you can mention it to see what she says (unless she's now totally avoiding you - some people like to talk big but then when it comes to action, it's a different story).

    • Big-Smoke23 on 26/01/2022 - 22:18

      unfortunately, that was the first and the last time I've seen her so far. Think I need to email her back. Thanks.

      • bobbified on 26/01/2022 - 22:22
        +4

        That's a bit strange to offer something like that on the first meet, especially while you were working (and presumably didn't have a lot of time to talk). I would not be surprised if she's one of those people who likes to impress others by pulling out her business card with the title "Bank Manager" on it. But, you never know - she could be the real deal. Just don't get your hopes up too much on this thing.

        Is there anything stopping you from applying directly to the banks?

  • SF3 on 26/01/2022 - 22:09
    +1

    Email her back may appear you are a proactive person, that might be a good thing when looking for work.

    • Big-Smoke23 on 26/01/2022 - 22:19

      thanks, do you have any direction I could go in because I've got no idea how to approach them in this kind of situation lol.

      • miwahni on 26/01/2022 - 23:06
        +1

        Before you contact, get onto Seek and see if her bank is actually advertising at the moment. It could be that they have no vacancies at present but she wanted your resume for future consideration. But once you've checked, no harm in just emailing to mention you're just touching base with her to let her know you've not heard anything but are very keen to move into banking. Can't hurt.

  • sharkyoz on 26/01/2022 - 22:23

    Also when you do a follow up, mention that you know that they have been understaffed due to Covid, and that's maybe why they haven't got back to you,
    but that you would like to come on board and hopefully help ease the pressure on customer service staff.

  • El cheepo on 26/01/2022 - 22:26
    +1

    Whats the worst thing that a follow up email could bring about?

    At worst it may put them off you, but do you really want to work for someone who doesn’t reply/follow up on what they promise?

    A middle ground would be they forgot and now you’ve reminded them and the ball will get rolling.

    At best you been proactive pushes your application along at a faster pace and leads you towards a new career path.

    Not much to lose!

  • epkh on 26/01/2022 - 22:28
    +1

    I have a friend who used to drive for uber. One of his passengers was the manager for galactic circus at Crown and offered him a job by giving a business card and email address. This was their first and only meeting.

    Unfortunately nothing came out of it. As Bobbified said above, some people probably get a kick out of this kind of stuff but there's no reason why you can't follow up. All the best.

    • Big-Smoke23 on 26/01/2022 - 22:29

      damn that's unlucky for your mate

  • DemocracyManifest on 26/01/2022 - 23:16
    +1

    Maybe she wanted a toyboy.

    • bobbified on 26/01/2022 - 23:31

      hahaha - that was one of the first thoughts that came to mind when OP said that that was the first time they'd spoken!

      • DemocracyManifest on 27/01/2022 - 11:36

        Yeah probably should have asked her out for coffee first 😅

  • Muzeeb on 26/01/2022 - 23:49
    +1

    Banking Job

    Banking Job is rhyming slang for something else.

    Looks like you didn't get the hint.

    Maybe next time. If there is a next time.

  • t_c on 27/01/2022 - 01:05
    +2

    First thing you need to do is go out and get yourself a 80k BMW, this will appeal to your cohorts greatly and will almost guarantee your success in the banking and finance field.

  • rektrading on 27/01/2022 - 08:26

    Are robots taking over the world’s finance jobs?
    June 29, 2017 5.47am BST
    Nafis Alam, Sunway University, Graham Kendall, University of Nottingham

    Today, finance, accounting, management and economics are among universities’ most popular subjects worldwide, particularly at graduate level, due to high employability. But that’s changing.

    According to consulting firm Opimas, in years to come it will become harder and harder for universities to sell their business-related degrees. Research shows that 230,000 jobs in the sector could disappear by 2025, filled by “artificial intelligence agents”.
    https://theconversation.com/are-robots-taking-over-the-world…

    The momentum is going down to the right.

  • Seraphin7 on 27/01/2022 - 10:01

    A simple, courteous email to follow up on contact in December and to note that you've not heard from her contact.

    No problem.

    Also, December/January are notorious for being non-hiring periods. The timing only helps your cause in terms of follow up.

  • jv on 27/01/2022 - 10:06

    Advice Regarding a Potential Banking Job

    Don't do it.
    If you get caught, almost certain jail…

  • raptormesh on 27/01/2022 - 12:08

    Make sure you hired a good get away driver.

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