First Midwest Bank Employer Reviews

I would not recommend anyone go work at this company unless you want to be overworked, underpaid, get no support or coaching from management yet given unrealistic demands for sales. The location I worked at had drama going on similar to what you saw in high school. Management showed up late to work at least every other day of the week and did more gossiping – more... then working. If you have any ambitious and a set of goals for your working career, do not apply to this company. – less

Perhaps it was due to the location that I worked at, but I had a horrible experience. My direct supervisor was talking to other employees about my personal business - things that no one else needed to know, such as health issues that I had shared with her in confidence. She was caught and reprimanded so it was not just me overreacting. The company does – more... offer good benefits, but has become so sales driven that they have lost touch with some of their customer base. They claim to be a neighborhood, home town bank, but want to be a Chase or a Harris. The hardest part of the job was not being in the "clique" that was at my location and dealing with snide remarks about my life or faith - remarks that were heard, but overlooked, by management. Raises were a joke I think one year I got a quarter, but it is all based on what you sell. I have morals and I am not going to push someone who can barely keep a positive balance in their checking account to get a credit card. All FMB cares about is money and how they can get more of it out their customers. – less

Taking phone calls and trying to help people resolve problems with their ATM/Debit cards.

Great people to work with! Typical day included taking deposits, completed withdrawal transactions and balancing my drawer.

Results driven Business Analyst with 9 years extensive experience in Software Development having a multi hat’s role and interacting as the liaison between all departments.

Good place to work. Benefits are great. Excellent vacation package, holidays off.

My job as a teller was producative , In the 2 years there I went from part time to full time and advanced from a teller 1 to a 3. The Management there was nice to work with plus o was my co-workers we worked as a team. I enjoyed working with our clients to ensure the best customer service.

First Midwest pays well. Health care is very expensive. I loved the ppl I worked with but the management always put you down.. time moves by very face but the work load Can be too much. Work day sometimes ended at 8pm. No work/life balance.. my branch didn't value there employees.

I ENJOYED WORKING AT FMB-A GREAT PLACE TO WORK. I GOT TO HIRE MY TELLERS, SCHEDULES, WORK A WINDOW, GIVE GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE, MONITORED AND COACHED MY TELLERS, TRAINED FOR VARIOUS JOBS, EVALUATIONS, PROBLEM SOLVED, REFERRED OUR PRODUCTS, REPORTS AND AUDITS.

I assisted existing loan customers with day to day requests, such as loan modificiations, accepting loan payments, executing loan release documents and updated and maintained information in the database system. I became more detail-oriented because it was critical when working with customers personal information to process a loan, from the application – more... to payoff status. Management was available to supervise as needed, but the office staff was self-directed and needed little to no day to day direct supervision. My co-workers believed in team-work and we made the customers feel confident that any one of the team could meet their needs. The hardest part of the job was not being able to provide a customer with one call resolution, due to circumstances beyond my control. The most enjoyable part of the job was working in a friendly and professional environment, while yet meeting and exceeding company goals. – less

• Responsible for daily operations ranging from originating loans to opening new accounts

Open mail and various wholesale and retail accounts, while doing data entry for every account.

A typical day at work included booking loans, posting payments and disbursements, resolving internal customer concerns (questions from personal or commercial bankers, etc.).

Among other things, I learned how to perform the above tasks, as well as what it means to have professional phone etiquette.

Because of the fast-paced environment, the hardest – more... part of the job was meeting deadlines. However, the people I worked with were amazing and we all brought out the best in each other! I really regretted having to leave them behind as a result of the departmental restructuring and I truly wish them all the very best. – less

First Midwest Bank is a medium sized company with a small hometown feel. This company cares about its clients and its employees. The people that work for this bank are friendly and truly look out for their client's and their employees best interests.

This is job has taught me many things about myself. Coming from a job that I have held for ten years and was a manager I am now able to relax and breathe. I enjoy the flexible hours and work schedule.

I spent most my day sitting at my desk stuffing envelopes with customers statements and checks, that was back in the days, now they don't even do that anymore. Technology has taken over. I also worked in the mail room sorting interoffice mail and metering mail.
It was a fun job to start off doing when I was young.

Great hours, coworkers, and customers. Flexible schedules.

Everyday was something new, another adventure. I loved everyone I worked with and I enjoyed coming into work everyday. I learned during that time how accepting people can be and not to take things too seriously. The best part about the job is when someone would come in and ask for me specifically.

I worked there for about five years and clearly was given several chances for advancement. They treated their employees fairly, no favourtisim there, you worked hard for what you got. The training process was outstanding and the pay wasn't bad.

The worst place I ever worked in my life. Will never recommend anyone to work there. This company is considered to me slave driver.The more you give the more they want with little sincere gratitude.