I walked in to a location and asked if they were looking for help. The manager was impressed with my initiative and after speaking with me for a short time recommended that I officially apply online. A few days later HR called with a phone interview and that same day I scheduled my in-person interview. During the interview I was asked how much sales experience I have, do I feel comfortable working weekends/overtime, and a time I had a conflict/how I overcame it and other questions related to teamwork. I was offered the job on the spot. Based on my experience academically and professionally the manager wanted to move me into a more advanced corporate position within 6 months. I wouldn't say this is a typical situation. The manager and the HR rep were both very pleasant but the haul to take the drug test and the background check was ridiculous. Much too far. I live in the city of Chicago and I had to travel nearly 2 hours by train into the suburbs. No compensation offered for this time either. The company seems too bureauratic with red tape that I imagine makes many of its employees quite unhappy. The training sessions are also located in the suburbs and this is totally inconvenient for anyone who doesn't drive.

Had a short telephone interview with the talent acquisition coordinator before being asked to come in for a face-to-face with the regional manager and branch manager. The interview was pretty standard, they were very insistent on the fact that the teller position would in the future consistent of mainly trying to sell other products/services to customers. They did not get back to me afterward, which I found slightly disappointing. Even if a prospective employer decides to not choose a candidate, I think they should let them know.