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Building a Career in Banking |
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by Craig Friesen
Career Training Guide Columnist
Is traditional banking in trouble? It is no surprise that as more Americans have access to computers fewer will require traditional bank services. Those who will be successful in banking jobs will have the desire to change with the industry.
The growing acceptance of online banking is probably the greatest factor in changing bank services and the number of jobs at banks today. With customers able to carry out the majority of their routine banking tasks from home the need to physically visit a bank is decreasing.
The long-term impact of this trend continuing will likely be a decrease in the available banking jobs. Signs of changing times in the bank industry do not have to spell the end of your banking career, however. With the right attitude and set of skills you can still enjoy a full and rewarding job in a bank.
Banking Jobs to Aim For
Customer service representatives or tellers are the jobs at banks likely to be hit the hardest if current trends continue. However the communication and service skills required for front office banking jobs will be useful in other positions as well. Loan officers with a good track record will find themselves in a great position for management jobs at their bank.
There will increasingly be a need for persons who can merge their investment and business skills with the growing needs for online banking. As banks become more competitive in attracting and keeping clients, the need for professional marketers who are creative and aggressive will also grow.
Skills to Serve You Well in a Bank Career
This is a list of skills to help you secure a job in a bank:
- Communication and people skills are still important in banking jobs.
- Marketing and sales training is a great asset.
- Internet and computer skills will be increasingly important in banking.
- Leadership training and solid business skills are required for bank management.
About the author
Craig Friesen is a freelance writer living in Saskatchewan, Canada. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies from University of Manitoba and a Master of Divinity degree from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana.
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