How to get a job at Wachovia.

Do you work at Wachovia? How did you find the job? How did you get that first interview?

Any advice for someone trying to get in?

I want to join in the bank as an entry level teller position.I know in woodbrige nj branch need a person for this post.I also login and save my resume in the wachovia.

chetna shah said: I want to join in the bank as an entry level teller position.I know in woodbrige nj branch need a person for this post.I also login and save my resume in the wachovia.

When you are on the website....Look under Firstplace (it is a designated temp to hire department that offer full-time positions)....It is connected to Wachovia.

Host said: Do you work at Wachovia? How did you find the job? How did you get that first interview?
Any advice for someone trying to get in?

Try being a Temp first....I was a temp for 2weeks and was then hired full time. I have been there for 4 yrs now.
Good Luck

Wachovia is hard to get a job with. In order to become a teller, you have to take a test at one of their locations. They will call you to schedule a test. Then you have to STAY for about 3 hrs while they wait to get your results back. They told me I passed the test, and they would call me for an interview in a month. Well, I need a job NOW. Also, they could not guarantee that I would be able to get the position for which I originally applied, and tried to get me to agree to going to an interview at a branch an hour away. Jerks.

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I just applied for the financial specialist position. can anyone give me any tips on this job? i know you basically sell financial products at a particular branch that you are assigned.

Does anyone know the average pay rate for a Financial Specialist at Wachovia, I worked at SunTrust Banks as a Financial Service Representative which is basically the same thing. My rate there starting off was $14.00 even and that was in a IN-Store Branch not a Traditional. So i am trying to figure how to compute a desired salary. Give me some help on this. Also there was a new opening for a Teller Manager. And I want to apply for this. So anyone that works or have worked in the Branches Please give me some advice/knowledge

Timothy in Memphis, Tennessee said: Does anyone know the average pay rate for a Financial Specialist at Wachovia, I worked at SunTrust Banks as a Financial Service Representative which is basically the same thing. My rate there starting off was $14.00 even and that was in a IN-Store Branch not a Traditional. So i am trying to figure how to compute a desired salary. Give me some help on this. Also there was a new opening for a Teller Manager. And I want to apply for this. So anyone that works or have worked in the Branches Please give me some advice/knowledge

hey, i just applied for the job in jax and was told the salary was mid to upper 30's plus bonuses.

Current Employee in Jax in Jacksonville, Florida said: I just applied for the financial specialist position. can anyone give me any tips on this job? i know you basically sell financial products at a particular branch that you are assigned.

start studying for the series 6 and 63 as soon as you can if you have it already than you have a good advantage..... make sure you have a good FSL that is your manager.

Timothy in Memphis, Tennessee said: Does anyone know the average pay rate for a Financial Specialist at Wachovia, I worked at SunTrust Banks as a Financial Service Representative which is basically the same thing. My rate there starting off was $14.00 even and that was in a IN-Store Branch not a Traditional. So i am trying to figure how to compute a desired salary. Give me some help on this. Also there was a new opening for a Teller Manager. And I want to apply for this. So anyone that works or have worked in the Branches Please give me some advice/knowledge

In GA they start you between 42K and 49k make sure you pass your series 6 and 63 exam.... they will fire you..... no questions.

Host said: Do you work at Wachovia? How did you find the job? How did you get that first interview?

Any advice for someone trying to get in?

Hiw do i apply with the company and what are the experinces in the job.

No the fired me after 3 mths. Getting the job was simple I applied on line and less than a mth hr called me I first meet with hr and watched a video took a personality test it was pass or fail they tell you b4 you leave if they don't then you failed I know some one who did not pass and they told them we will let you know your results.... that was their way of letting them on. any way after that they send you a u4 this is a 15 page application that ask for your life of every job for the past 10 years and res. for the past 5 year do not skip a beat this will just hold you up..... then you go on a panel interview with 2 to 3 managers they then called me back that next week and I work for 3 mths as a FS in training. not real exciting.....Good Luck......

N/A in Conyers, Georgia said: No the fired me after 3 mths. Getting the job was simple I applied on line and less than a mth hr called me I first meet with hr and watched a video took a personality test it was pass or fail they tell you b4 you leave if they don't then you failed I know some one who did not pass and they told them we will let you know your results.... that was their way of letting them on. any way after that they send you a u4 this is a 15 page application that ask for your life of every job for the past 10 years and res. for the past 5 year do not skip a beat this will just hold you up..... then you go on a panel interview with 2 to 3 managers they then called me back that next week and I work for 3 mths as a FS in training. not real exciting.....Good Luck......

WHy did you get fired????? I am been interviewing for this job just curious.

N/A in Conyers, Georgia said: No the fired me after 3 mths. Getting the job was simple I applied on line and less than a mth hr called me I first meet with hr and watched a video took a personality test it was pass or fail they tell you b4 you leave if they don't then you failed I know some one who did not pass and they told them we will let you know your results.... that was their way of letting them on. any way after that they send you a u4 this is a 15 page application that ask for your life of every job for the past 10 years and res. for the past 5 year do not skip a beat this will just hold you up..... then you go on a panel interview with 2 to 3 managers they then called me back that next week and I work for 3 mths as a FS in training. not real exciting.....Good Luck......

What is the personality test like?

Kkevin said: What is the personality test like?

I wanna say it was no pass or fail a tip for any pesonality test make sure you pay attention to your answers the test will ask you the same question twice the same question 2 or three different ways.

Ex.
1. Are you the life of the party? y/n
2. when you go to the party are you a wall flower? y/n
3. do you scubba dive? y/n
4. do you live life on the edge? y/n
6. do you like math? y/n
7. are you goo at math? y/n

just silly stuff like that. to name a few, you really need to pay attention to your answers they are looking for consistency in you answers. thats all. that test should be easy for most.

i think i passed the assement if it is the same one, i took it online before i even got a phone interview but i received the phone interview and then i was called the next morning for a interview with a manager, who said she would let me know by this coming wednesday, they are hiring for 2 positions, i have high amts of cash handling experience is that a good thing, what all do they look at...

N/A in Conyers, Georgia said: I wanna say it was no pass or fail a tip for any pesonality test make sure you pay attention to your answers the test will ask you the same question twice the same question 2 or three different ways.

Ex.
1. Are you the life of the party? y/n
2. when you go to the party are you a wall flower? y/n
3. do you scubba dive? y/n
4. do you live life on the edge? y/n
6. do you like math? y/n
7. are you goo at math? y/n

just silly stuff like that. to name a few, you really need to pay attention to your answers they are looking for consistency in you answers. thats all. that test should be easy for most.

I am applying for a job as a teller. I have cash handling exp. What is the start pay?

I have a phone interview in couple of days, can somebody help me, please? You know, how to talk, what, and how much.

they are going to ask you alot about past jobs, you can email me personally at morrow41999@hotmail.com and i can fill you in more...

Does having bad credit immediately take you out of the running to get a job here?

Host said: Do you work at Wachovia? How did you find the job? How did you get that first interview?

Any advice for someone trying to get in?

i dont work for wachovia but went for my first interview last week and was told had passed and am waiting for the 2nd one. all i did was apply for a teller position online, after which answered some situational and arithmetic questions that will let u know if u have passed in an instant.

The starting salary is 10.00/hr as i have no previous teller experience. The interview requires u to apply ureself to different situations... then its a wrap!!!!!

I was asked just a couple of questions. First the interviewer told me about the company. then she asked me "tell me when you made a angry customer happy, and how?" i answered with good situation, but i said lot of "likes", "you know". then she asked me "why do you think you are a good candidate for this job, and your skills?" and she was like, thats it. ill talk to the manager and call you in ten days.

So my question is, "Did i failed the interview?" I have a very good experience with the with similar position.

N/A in Conyers, Georgia said: start studying for the series 6 and 63 as soon as you can if you have it already than you have a good advantage..... make sure you have a good FSL that is your manager.

Where can you go online to start studying for this licenses? Or what library book???

i need a job!!

John in Haddon Heights, New Jersey said: I was asked just a couple of questions. First the interviewer told me about the company. then she asked me "tell me when you made a angry customer happy, and how?" i answered with good situation, but i said lot of "likes", "you know". then she asked me "why do you think you are a good candidate for this job, and your skills?" and she was like, thats it. ill talk to the manager and call you in ten days.

So my question is, "Did i failed the interview?" I have a very good experience with the with similar position.

Yes, your probably did fail because you are not very bright! Brush up on your grammar and spelling and try again!

If you can pass the personality test, speak English, and can add, chances are Wachovia will hire you for a teller position. There is a huge staffing shortage in my area.

Starting pay is $10.50/hr for tellers.

Also, there are incentives for current Wachovia employees to refer potential employees. In my area, it is $750 per teller and $2,000 per Financial Specialist. - as long at they are hired and remain employees for at least three months. It may be beneficial for you, if you are currently searching for employment, to visit a branch. Ask to speak to the Financial Center Manager and have a copy of your resume with you. There's a good chance the local SL/FSL will contact you faster than the generic application process.

Home Loan Experts in Irving, Texas said: Yes, your probably did fail because you are not very bright! Brush up on your grammar and spelling and try again!

""""gas whot, i passed it~ in u are face. I do not no grammer, sorry my engvish bad. Dorkass, u aint my english teacher."""" I got A in eng-125 and If you're so bright anybody could of told I was trying to tell the brief, not every single details. Don't they have sexist, big headed people in texas. I know enought to send police at where you live for telling somebody they're not bright. YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TELL PEOPLE THEY CANT DO SOMETHING, OR THEY ARE NOT BRIGHT.

John in Haddon Heights, New Jersey said: """"gas whot, i passed it~ in u are face. I do not no grammer, sorry my engvish bad. Dorkass, u aint my english teacher."""" I got A in eng-125 and If you're so bright anybody could of told I was trying to tell the brief, not every single details. Don't they have sexist, big headed people in texas. I know enought to send police at where you live for telling somebody they're not bright. YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TELL PEOPLE THEY CANT DO SOMETHING, OR THEY ARE NOT BRIGHT.

Hey, speed racer you need to slow down a little!! Not likely someone would hire a hot head like you. It's a small world and not hard to find out where you are and notify Wachovia about your online conduct.

Bubba in Dallas, Texas said: Hey, speed racer you need to slow down a little!! Not likely someone would hire a hot head like you. It's a small world and not hard to find out where you are and notify Wachovia about your online conduct.

Go ahead. I'm not scarred. Most people agree with me. How many NO and Yes do you see? Please compare them both, and no need to get offended by Texas joke. I've lived in Texas once too, you know Lubbock style.

Why is people harrasing me on here? I was asking for help and a simple question. Can people stand up for me? Just read five lines above and tell me if I did something wrong.

John in Haddon Heights, New Jersey said: Why is people harrasing me on here? I was asking for help and a simple question. Can people stand up for me? Just read five lines above and tell me if I did something wrong.

OK everybody. Simmer down. It's ok. Let's not allow the focus to be forgotten. You're trying to get information on getting a job. If there are grammar mistakes, or typos, so what? Let's not attack, but only try to help. If we can't stay positive or be positive towards someone, let's not go on the forum at all. Or, if someone attacks you, let them be. Chances are you'll never see that person in your life.

Hi,
the hiring procedure for teller in Bank seems to be never ending. After giving telephonic interview, followed by assesment and personal interview by rectruiter now, I have another interview with hiring manager in wachovia. Could anyone please tell me what kind of questions are expected in interview with branch manager?

Thanks in advance

I worked as a Fs for five years I have just left Wachovia to go into business myself.As an FS you will have to wear many hats doing not only investments,deposits,Loans, but also small business. Some of the things they dont tell you upfront is the worthly reports that no one reads but they make sure you fill out each week. The only problem I had with the company is the fact that you spend 80% of you time doing things that bring only 20% of your income.Cold calling. The Base pay can go from $45k-$50k depend on your background but you make more money in commission.If you are in a good location heavy traffic with nice clients you can bump your pay up to $100k easy. I would say the norm in the NC location that I was in was $70k per year as an FS.

Home Loan Experts in Irving, Texas said: Yes, your probably did fail because you are not very bright! Brush up on your grammar and spelling and try again!

For someone who points out someone's grammar skills, you certainly have a lack of them yourself--

"Yes, your probably did fail because you are not very bright! Brush up on your grammar and spelling and try again!"

Corrected version:

Yes, YOU probably did fail because you are not very bright! Brush up on your grammar and spelling and try again!

So to quote you--"Brush up on your grammar and spelling and try again!"

I'm currently going through the hiring process. I've taken drug test and been finger printed. Also have given my recruiter my ss# for further background checking. But does have bad credit bar a person from being hired?

tony in Birmingham, Alabama said: I'm currently going through the hiring process. I've taken drug test and been finger printed. Also have given my recruiter my ss# for further background checking. But does have bad credit bar a person from being hired?

Hard to say. I used to work for Wachovia and had no problem getting hired and had filed bankruptcy in the past. However I know of others who didn't get hired or who got fired a long time after they were hired because Wachovia found out about something in their credit history. I guess the only way to really find out is to directly ask them.

Hi, do I have to have experience to apply for a teller position, because banks ask for atleast six months experience which I do not have. Please let me know if there are any Training schools available.

what kind of drugs tests are required?

Hi, I have a phone interview tomorrow, and honestly it's the first time I've heard of this...Please!..anyone that can help me with this?..What they ask..and why they do this?...

Maricella in Kannapolis, North Carolina said: Hi, I have a phone interview tomorrow, and honestly it's the first time I've heard of this...Please!..anyone that can help me with this?..What they ask..and why they do this?...

they are gonna ask you why you wanna work there and also if they talked to your supervisor what is one thing you need to improve on or you biggest weakness

never worked for wachovia. i have a friend going for an assesment tomorrow and i was trying to help her out. she was wondering about what kind of drug test they do?

jessica in Tampa, Florida said: never worked for wachovia. i have a friend going for an assesment tomorrow and i was trying to help her out. she was wondering about what kind of drug test they do?

Thanks Jessica, All I know is that they send you to a clinic, and take blood....

I say if you even have to ask about the drug test.. then you're in trouble.

I interviewed for the FS position with starts at $40,000 here, but made one comment that busted me. I had my own insurance agency and we sold it. I said I had never had production requirements to meet. That spooked them and I lost. Maybe I should have said I drive a Navigator, the husband drives an E55 AMG Mercedes and our income was in the top 3% in the nation. Be careful what you volunteer in the interview. I made that comment in humor, but it shot me in the foot for sure....and I am series 7, 63 and 65 registered. The interview was grueling. They wanted specific answers to individual situations they questioned about, not general answers. They even commented how well I had done, but the minute I mentioned no production requirements in my business, I became disqualified. They have a non-stop ad for that position throughout this area in their web site continously. I suspect it has a high turnover.

I just passed the 3 interviews...and they only ask about customer service!!!!....every single situation with them, and how did you handle it?....

I recently had an interview and I was wondering how long would it take before they let me know if I was hired? Do you have to do the drug test and fingerprinting before they tell you that you are hired. Or am I not hired because they didn't tell me the same day to do a drug test. Am I just paranoid because I had the interview on Thursday and I thought I would hear something the same day or maybe the next but nope nothing. Please don't reply by saying you I wouldnt want to work for them anyway. I would just like to know how long the hiring process takes.

same thing in Jacksonville, Florida said: I recently had an interview and I was wondering how long would it take before they let me know if I was hired? Do you have to do the drug test and fingerprinting before they tell you that you are hired. Or am I not hired because they didn't tell me the same day to do a drug test. Am I just paranoid because I had the interview on Thursday and I thought I would hear something the same day or maybe the next but nope nothing. Please don't reply by saying you I wouldnt want to work for them anyway. I would just like to know how long the hiring process takes.

You know, regardless as to what position you were applying for, if I were you I would call them first thing Monday am and ask if they have made a decision yet. The best thing is to find out up front what their next steps are. If they tell you that they still need to complete the process, inquire as to when you should expect to hear from them. That way, you hear the process from the horses mouth. If by the end of business that day you don't hear from them, then call right before day's end. In other words, call just enough to let them know that you really want the job and they will realize that they have to give you an answer.

same thing in Jacksonville, Florida said: I recently had an interview and I was wondering how long would it take before they let me know if I was hired? Do you have to do the drug test and fingerprinting before they tell you that you are hired. Or am I not hired because they didn't tell me the same day to do a drug test. Am I just paranoid because I had the interview on Thursday and I thought I would hear something the same day or maybe the next but nope nothing. Please don't reply by saying you I wouldnt want to work for them anyway. I would just like to know how long the hiring process takes.

I had the interviews last week..my schedule was as follow...
Monday - Phone interview
Tuesday - Interview in person
Wednesday - Branch maager interview
Thursday - Drug screening
Friday - Spanish interview.

When you have your first one, they will tell you if you were succesful or not( if not you should ask)...it depends how much customer service expierience you have.
All the interviews are the same!..customer service..different situations, and how would you handel it; but be consistent with your answers!..they write down to later on, review it with the other 2 managers.
After you passed the 3 interviews, and they tell you about the screening, that means you are hired, but don't worry, just give them a week, and if they don't call, you call and find out what happened with your application.

I got a call from the recruiter this morning and she told me I passed the interview but the branch manager decided to hire someone else for that particular branch. She said that she would find me a different branch and give me a call back. So the next step would be for me to meet with the other branch manager and do drug testing seeing as how I don't have to interview again. Thanks for you replys I was just paranoid.