I have been at my job for five years as a teller and ...I cant catch a break! I have applied for 4 different positions now and didnt get ANY of them...now I know its time to go!

I have been lookign for another job for the last 8 months. ITS HARD WORK.

Currently I am in school and all for my Bachelors Degree in Probations....so maybe this is going to just push me more into that direction as for a new job.

I just do not want to work here anymore watching people move on up..and I am moving on...nowhere. Even the girl next to me has a second interview for the same posiion I applied for and she only been here 4 months.

I am just..tired of being tired of doing the same thing!!!! 7 years of being a Teller.

Do I have to vote for Romney or sum to get a chance?

this economy is hard on everyone. it really is. hang on in there dearie. at least you have a job (sorry! i know it ain't much confort right now but it's something).

u must feel so undervalued? that's rotten, hope u find a new job soon then u can tell your boss to shove it

at people constantly using "the economy" as the reason people can't find work. There are other factors involved.

Anyway...I know how you feel. I'm working on changing occupations. I've been working at a grocery store for the past 1,000 years. When I originally started working there, way back in 2000, I was in the bakery and trying to get training as a cake decorator. The manager never got around to doing it. So now I'm at another store, and I've been talking to the cake decorator, and she recommended a couple places to me that she said could teach me better than I could. Problem is, in this suck ass hillbilly retard circus of a town I'm in, most of the places I've called don't even offer that kind of training anymore.

Back to the drawing board :-/

That's okay though. Once I start doing what I REALLY want to do, this "economy" can kiss the deepest, darkest, blackes part of my ass!

Take a look at your resume. Are you highlighting your knowledge, skills and abilities in regards to the positions you are applying for? Are you sending a cover letter in addition to your resume when you apply for jobs? Sometimes what could be tripping you up for chances in getting an interview could be what is on your resume and cover letter. Especially if you don't mention key abilities or "keywords" that are in the position description of what you are applying for. You have to be specific to the position that you are applying for. Take a closer look at your resume and cover letter and see if you can tighten it up. Myself, when I apply for jobs, I never send the exact same resume out for every position because every position highlights different specific qualities that they are looking for in a candidate. If I possess those qualities then I edit my resume to highlight those particular qualities and how they were used in previous positions I held.

Are the positions you are applying for within the company you are currently working for? If so, you are limiting yourself. Don't just apply for positions within your company, apply outside of the company too.

Are you telling people you work with which positions you are applying for? If so, keep your mouth shut from now on. When you volunteer your business to others, they can and will take advantage of it.

Yes, looking for a job is HARD WORK. Some people luck up and can get jobs just like that, others have to wait longer. 8 months really isn't out of the ordinary in looking for a job/getting interviews.

Stay positive and keep applying. My advice would be to not get hung up on positions you've applied for that you really want. For every job application you put in for the job you really want, put in another 4-5 applications for other positions. Sometimes the position you don't want is the one you really need that will help you in your career.

Good luck!

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Missfee above has some great suggestions ...

I will add this - and now that I am older I see this more and more :

all jobs have some level of "bs" . I can make fun of my job all day long - and how it has changed etc ... and what I should have done 5 years ago , etc ...

I think the job of "teller" is one of those positions that - sadly - the banks use as a "starting position" and anyone who has been there for 5 years ... well .... I think they may look at you as "lacking the motivation" to move on and up ....

I say this , as I have worked in the banking industry for years ... nothing to do with "teller" etc so I really do not understand that job and what you do . NOT trying to be harsh with you , but you have to be your own advocate here . If you dont feel you are being used properly and do NOT feel you are getting jobs you are qualified for with BANK A - - - then maybe move to BANK B where you may be able to get promoted etc ...

Around my area - we have the larger banks ... and the smaller more local banks .... I constantly see people with the smaller banks moving up ... and making out very well .... NOT to say that you cant do well with a larger bank ... but I always think "smaller is better" within the banking industry ... I used to have an acct with a large bank and I always was mesmerized when i went into the bank at an "off hour" and NOONE WAS AVAILABLE to wait on me .... there was a line 5 deep .... or 3 deep and it took me 15 min ..... NOW that i am with a small credit union type - I walk in and usually there are 3 tellers just waiting for me (of course the tellers look like they literally just graduated high school yesterday , but that is beside the point ... )

ok . i wrote enuf . a sincere good luck !

missfee said:

Yes, looking for a job is HARD WORK. Some people luck up and can get jobs just like that, others have to wait longer. 8 months really isn't out of the ordinary in looking for a job/getting interviews.

I've been unemployed since being laid off last April. I've had a few freelance gigs, but nothing fulltime. The fucking economy had a direct effect on my particular field(men's apparel graphic designer). Companies aren't hiring artists like they did before the shit hit the fan. So many artist friends of mine are out of work - fucking sucks.

uPtoWnNY said:

missfee said:

Yes, looking for a job is HARD WORK. Some people luck up and can get jobs just like that, others have to wait longer. 8 months really isn't out of the ordinary in looking for a job/getting interviews.

I've been unemployed since being laid off last April. I've had a few freelance gigs, but nothing fulltime. The fucking economy had a direct effect on my particular field(men's apparel graphic designer). Companies aren't hiring artists like they did before the shit hit the fan. So many artist friends of mine are out of work - fucking sucks.

I'm sorry to hear that.

You need to talk to the HR folks at the bank. Ask them why, after having applied for different opportunities with the organization, you have not advanced.

THIS IS IMPORTANT, SO READ CAREFULLY. When you talk with them, do not approach the topic with a whiny, "How come those other people got promoted and I didn't?" sort of attitude. (Not saying you would - just warning you against it.) Instead, approach it from an angle of, "I am committed to making more of a contribution to [insert name of bank here] and would like to know what steps I can take to do that."

It may be that your bed is made with your current employer and that the best thing is to move on. But even if you ultimately decide to take your talents elsewhere, having this discussion will help you avoid the same pitfalls with your next employer.

Genesia said:

You need to talk to the HR folks at the bank. Ask them why, after having applied for different opportunities with the organization, you have not advanced.

THIS IS IMPORTANT, SO READ CAREFULLY. When you talk with them, do not approach the topic with a whiny, "How come those other people got promoted and I didn't?" sort of attitude. (Not saying you would - just warning you against it.) Instead, approach it from an angle of, "I am committed to making more of a contribution to [insert name of bank here] and would like to know what steps I can take to do that."

It may be that your bed is made with your current employer and that the best thing is to move on. But even if you ultimately decide to take your talents elsewhere, having this discussion will help you avoid the same pitfalls with your next employer.

This is really good advice, but I would add that I would talk to my boss first before HR. I would convey how I wanted to advance my career within the company and see if that aligned with what the boss thought of me, ask the boss where he (or she) saw my future going there, if s/he knew why I was passed over for the previous promotions, how we could set goals together that would help me advance, and possibly ask how the boss could help me (especially if advancing meant I would move to a different department and/or have a different boss), etc.

Efan said:

Genesia said:

You need to talk to the HR folks at the bank. Ask them why, after having applied for different opportunities with the organization, you have not advanced.

THIS IS IMPORTANT, SO READ CAREFULLY. When you talk with them, do not approach the topic with a whiny, "How come those other people got promoted and I didn't?" sort of attitude. (Not saying you would - just warning you against it.) Instead, approach it from an angle of, "I am committed to making more of a contribution to [insert name of bank here] and would like to know what steps I can take to do that."

It may be that your bed is made with your current employer and that the best thing is to move on. But even if you ultimately decide to take your talents elsewhere, having this discussion will help you avoid the same pitfalls with your next employer.

This is really good advice, but I would add that I would talk to my boss first before HR. I would convey how I wanted to advance my career within the company and see if that aligned with what the boss thought of me, ask the boss where he (or she) saw my future going there, if s/he knew why I was passed over for the previous promotions, how we could set goals together that would help me advance, and possibly ask how the boss could help me (especially if advancing meant I would move to a different department and/or have a different boss), etc.

Excellent point. You don't want to look like you're "end running" your boss.

They actually have a rule where I work, that if you want to go for a different job, you must tell your boss first.

It's important to understand office politics.

It sounds like you're getting some good advice here. How is your attendance and evaluation. That maybe an contributing factor, I must add.

Beautifulstarr123 said:

It sounds like you're getting some good advice here. How is your attendance and evaluation. That maybe an contributing factor, I must add.

If goals are discussed at your annual evaluations, then you must revisit them and determine if you actually met those goals.

Just a common tip, at evaluations, come prepared with your own goals to discuss with your superior, it will show determination and ambition letting them know that you are serious about growing in your career.

missfee said:

Beautifulstarr123 said:

It sounds like you're getting some good advice here. How is your attendance and evaluation. That maybe an contributing factor, I must add.

If goals are discussed at your annual evaluations, then you must revisit them and determine if you actually met those goals.

Just a common tip, at evaluations, come prepared with your own goals to discuss with your superior, it will show determination and ambition letting them know that you are serious about growing in your career.

They are discussed. We actually talked about it two weeks ago, then I applied for the position they told me to. Then I did not get it. This is the 5th time for another position within.

Like someone said...i made my bed and I just have to silently and gracefully bow out.

paisleypark4 said:

missfee said:

If goals are discussed at your annual evaluations, then you must revisit them and determine if you actually met those goals.

Just a common tip, at evaluations, come prepared with your own goals to discuss with your superior, it will show determination and ambition letting them know that you are serious about growing in your career.

They are discussed. We actually talked about it two weeks ago, then I applied for the position they told me to. Then I did not get it. This is the 5th time for another position within.

Like someone said...i made my bed and I just have to silently and gracefully bow out.

I would say you need to look in the mirror. I'm sure in your head you miss work or slack off because they don't treat you right but why would they treat you right if you are a bad employee? I love people who think if they could only get a break then they would become a great employee.

paisleypark4 said:

THANK YOU GUYS for the info. I have read every single word. At work....

i hope ur using your personal laptop "at work."

take it from someone who knows, it is very unwise to go on non-job related cites at work with the company's computers. the IT department can obtain anyone's computer searches if called upon to do so. not saying you do this, but caution w/computer usage at work works.

anyway, i hope you can stand in there. it's okay to go job hunting while your still working. sometimes potential employers find it interesting to see applicants that are wanting to grow beyond their current job title.

i'm sending you a positive of "you can do it!," and a cheerleader's pom pom cheer of "yes you can."

i'm glad you have the courage to share your feelings.

now get back in there, and (please) be thankful for that paycheck your working for - time being.

freeda

I've been at my job for 14 years and there's no moving up because I don't have a "piece of paper" that says I went to a four year college. But what pisses me off, is when someone quits, they don't hire anyone else to replace them and the work gets thrown on us. If I'm supposedly not capable of having a person's position that got paid more than me simply because I didn't go to college, then why the hell are they giving me that higher paid person's work to do now that they're gone and trusting me to do it? I didn't go to college, remember? I don't have that piece of paper that says I'm not too stupid to do their work so stop giving it to me to do.

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vainandy said:

missfee said:

Take a look at your resume. Are you highlighting your knowledge, skills and abilities in regards to the positions you are applying for? Are you sending a cover letter in addition to your resume when you apply for jobs? Sometimes what could be tripping you up for chances in getting an interview could be what is on your resume and cover letter. Especially if you don't mention key abilities or "keywords" that are in the position description of what you are applying for. You have to be specific to the position that you are applying for. Take a closer look at your resume and cover letter and see if you can tighten it up. Myself, when I apply for jobs, I never send the exact same resume out for every position because every position highlights different specific qualities that they are looking for in a candidate. If I possess those qualities then I edit my resume to highlight those particular qualities and how they were used in previous positions I held.

Are the positions you are applying for within the company you are currently working for? If so, you are limiting yourself. Don't just apply for positions within your company, apply outside of the company too.

Are you telling people you work with which positions you are applying for? If so, keep your mouth shut from now on. When you volunteer your business to others, they can and will take advantage of it.

Yes, looking for a job is HARD WORK. Some people luck up and can get jobs just like that, others have to wait longer. 8 months really isn't out of the ordinary in looking for a job/getting interviews.

Stay positive and keep applying. My advice would be to not get hung up on positions you've applied for that you really want. For every job application you put in for the job you really want, put in another 4-5 applications for other positions. Sometimes the position you don't want is the one you really need that will help you in your career.

Good luck!

[Edited 9/21/12 6:10am]

Oh, hell yeah and nowadays, it's not what you know, but who you know. How did suddenly a co-worker of his get an second interview or even the first one for that matter in only four months? . I do not think many jobs let you progress like that in such a short matter of time, and this is just me saying.

Beautifulstarr123 said:

missfee said:

Take a look at your resume. Are you highlighting your knowledge, skills and abilities in regards to the positions you are applying for? Are you sending a cover letter in addition to your resume when you apply for jobs? Sometimes what could be tripping you up for chances in getting an interview could be what is on your resume and cover letter. Especially if you don't mention key abilities or "keywords" that are in the position description of what you are applying for. You have to be specific to the position that you are applying for. Take a closer look at your resume and cover letter and see if you can tighten it up. Myself, when I apply for jobs, I never send the exact same resume out for every position because every position highlights different specific qualities that they are looking for in a candidate. If I possess those qualities then I edit my resume to highlight those particular qualities and how they were used in previous positions I held.

Are the positions you are applying for within the company you are currently working for? If so, you are limiting yourself. Don't just apply for positions within your company, apply outside of the company too.

Are you telling people you work with which positions you are applying for? If so, keep your mouth shut from now on. When you volunteer your business to others, they can and will take advantage of it.

Yes, looking for a job is HARD WORK. Some people luck up and can get jobs just like that, others have to wait longer. 8 months really isn't out of the ordinary in looking for a job/getting interviews.

Stay positive and keep applying. My advice would be to not get hung up on positions you've applied for that you really want. For every job application you put in for the job you really want, put in another 4-5 applications for other positions. Sometimes the position you don't want is the one you really need that will help you in your career.

Good luck!

[Edited 9/21/12 6:10am]

Oh, hell yeah and nowadays, it's not what you know, but who you know. How did suddenly a co-worker of his get an second interview or even the first one for that matter in only four months? . I do not think many jobs let you progress like that in such a short matter of time, and this is just me saying.

Yeah I was very surprised my boss let her do that. She is new to the company from Wells Fargo and doesnt know too much folks. Ever since she first came in though she was asking higher ups about job positions. Then as soon as I started going to school she started going to school again too. Dont wanna sound jealous but there is some tension.

paisleypark4 said:

I have been at my job for five years as a teller and ...I cant catch a break! I have applied for 4 different positions now and didnt get ANY of them...now I know its time to go!

I have been lookign for another job for the last 8 months. ITS HARD WORK.

Currently I am in school and all for my Bachelors Degree in Probations....so maybe this is going to just push me more into that direction as for a new job.

I just do not want to work here anymore watching people move on up..and I am moving on...nowhere. Even the girl next to me has a second interview for the same posiion I applied for and she only been here 4 months.

I am just..tired of being tired of doing the same thing!!!! 7 years of being a Teller.

Do I have to vote for Romney or sum to get a chance?

I'm not quite how voting for Romney is gonna guarantee you upward mobility

at your job. Good luck with that if that's your choice. I do get the jist of

your problem though.

Beautifulstarr123 said:

missfee said:

Take a look at your resume. Are you highlighting your knowledge, skills and abilities in regards to the positions you are applying for? Are you sending a cover letter in addition to your resume when you apply for jobs? Sometimes what could be tripping you up for chances in getting an interview could be what is on your resume and cover letter. Especially if you don't mention key abilities or "keywords" that are in the position description of what you are applying for. You have to be specific to the position that you are applying for. Take a closer look at your resume and cover letter and see if you can tighten it up. Myself, when I apply for jobs, I never send the exact same resume out for every position because every position highlights different specific qualities that they are looking for in a candidate. If I possess those qualities then I edit my resume to highlight those particular qualities and how they were used in previous positions I held.

Are the positions you are applying for within the company you are currently working for? If so, you are limiting yourself. Don't just apply for positions within your company, apply outside of the company too.

Are you telling people you work with which positions you are applying for? If so, keep your mouth shut from now on. When you volunteer your business to others, they can and will take advantage of it.

Yes, looking for a job is HARD WORK. Some people luck up and can get jobs just like that, others have to wait longer. 8 months really isn't out of the ordinary in looking for a job/getting interviews.

Stay positive and keep applying. My advice would be to not get hung up on positions you've applied for that you really want. For every job application you put in for the job you really want, put in another 4-5 applications for other positions. Sometimes the position you don't want is the one you really need that will help you in your career.

Good luck!

[Edited 9/21/12 6:10am]

Oh, hell yeah and nowadays, it's not what you know, but who you know. How did suddenly a co-worker of his get an second interview or even the first one for that matter in only four months? . I do not think many jobs let you progress like that in such a short matter of time, and this is just me saying.

That's very true, but it does depend on if you are working for private vs. state or federal or local government type of jobs. I know when I used to work in the back office for banking securities, you had to stay within your position for at least 1 year before posting internally to another position. Of course, if you wanted to leave sooner than that, then you would have to apply for something outside of the company altogether. Now I work in the state government and there is no time limit for you to stay in your position (even though initially if you are a new employee to the state government, you have to serve a one year probationary period). I've seen many problems arise from that, high employee turnover rate, people chasing money instead of career building, etc. It makes it difficult when someone has been just hired and then leave 4-5 months later. Then it's back to square one. I know in one instance in another dept. that they had just hired someone and she had already applied for another position for another dept. only after two weeks and was gone a month later to another department! That blew my mind that it's even acceptable. First off, who would want to hire someone if they have only been in a position for less than one month? Classic case of job hopping.

paisleypark4 said:

Beautifulstarr123 said:

Oh, hell yeah and nowadays, it's not what you know, but who you know. How did suddenly a co-worker of his get an second interview or even the first one for that matter in only four months? . I do not think many jobs let you progress like that in such a short matter of time, and this is just me saying.

Yeah I was very surprised my boss let her do that. She is new to the company from Wells Fargo and doesnt know too much folks. Ever since she first came in though she was asking higher ups about job positions. Then as soon as I started going to school she started going to school again too. Dont wanna sound jealous but there is some tension.

What is the policy on the amount of time spent on one position before you can apply for a different one within the company? In addition to four months as an teller, how many years of experience as a teller she has with Wells Fargo?

One more thing I must add is if you are a good employee, have a good attendance and evalution record, have more years of experience than she and other employees who has moved up does, then I think you should look into the possibility of discrimination. Weigh everything before considering it, and keep notes.

She also sounds like the type of person that is aggressive, overly ambitious, and uses her looks to get ahead. Is she?

missfee said:

Beautifulstarr123 said:

Oh, hell yeah and nowadays, it's not what you know, but who you know. How did suddenly a co-worker of his get an second interview or even the first one for that matter in only four months? . I do not think many jobs let you progress like that in such a short matter of time, and this is just me saying.

That's very true, but it does depend on if you are working for private vs. state or federal or local government type of jobs. I know when I used to work in the back office for banking securities, you had to stay within your position for at least 1 year before posting internally to another position. Of course, if you wanted to leave sooner than that, then you would have to apply for something outside of the company altogether. Now I work in the state government and there is no time limit for you to stay in your position (even though initially if you are a new employee to the state government, you have to serve a one year probationary period). I've seen many problems arise from that, high employee turnover rate, people chasing money instead of career building, etc. It makes it difficult when someone has been just hired and then leave 4-5 months later. Then it's back to square one. I know in one instance in another dept. that they had just hired someone and she had already applied for another position for another dept. only after two weeks and was gone a month later to another department! That blew my mind that it's even acceptable. First off, who would want to hire someone if they have only been in a position for less than one month? Classic case of job hopping.

I kinda figure there are very few exceptions, when it comes to the amount of time to stay in one position, before you can either move up or on. Yeah, job hopping can hurt them in the long run because there's no stability. I think any employer that allows job hopping and promotions in their company either got rocks in their head, or they're sleeping with them

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Beautifulstarr123 said:

missfee said:

That's very true, but it does depend on if you are working for private vs. state or federal or local government type of jobs. I know when I used to work in the back office for banking securities, you had to stay within your position for at least 1 year before posting internally to another position. Of course, if you wanted to leave sooner than that, then you would have to apply for something outside of the company altogether. Now I work in the state government and there is no time limit for you to stay in your position (even though initially if you are a new employee to the state government, you have to serve a one year probationary period). I've seen many problems arise from that, high employee turnover rate, people chasing money instead of career building, etc. It makes it difficult when someone has been just hired and then leave 4-5 months later. Then it's back to square one. I know in one instance in another dept. that they had just hired someone and she had already applied for another position for another dept. only after two weeks and was gone a month later to another department! That blew my mind that it's even acceptable. First off, who would want to hire someone if they have only been in a position for less than one month? Classic case of job hopping.

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I agree with both of you. I didnt think Job Hopping was allowed but if it is approved by manager for a valid reason you can. If she get it, horray for her whatever. Im done here. Been discriminated by a former fired manager here before. What more can I do for this company when they wont let me be a banker, a banker coordinator or even a banker assistant because of some damn technicality? its just simply time to go.