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Hello.
I am 24 and have started working as a teller at a credit union almost two months ago. A position at my workplace has opened up for a financial services representative. All internal employees can try for this job. We were also told everyone who applies will be given an interview. I'm not sure what to do. I kind of want to try for it but I don't know if I stand a chance.
One thing I think might help me is that a two year degree is preferred. I will earn my two year degree in business in May. I just think of how it pays more, and is something different. I think there's a possibility I would like this job better.
There is no doubt going to be competition for this position. I just worry I will look silly trying due to being fairly new.
I'm just stuck with the idea really. I want to try, but I don't want it to look bad. But then I see this opportunity and I feel I could do it, and do the job very well.
Should I just forget about it and move on?
Of course you have a chance! Put yourself out there and go for it!
Here’s my story. I worked for a government agency and usually with a “step up” position the bigwigs already knew who they were going to pick. So when a XYZ, Senior position came up, I knew that the XYZ, Jr. was going to get it. I was in a different part of the agency, but I applied anyway. I had an interview, but as expected the XYZ Jr. got it. BUT apparently I made a good enough impression that when the now vacated Junior position came up, they dispensed with the formality of interviews and just offered me the job, “based on your previous interview.” Exact words I still remember 34 years later!
Never a bad idea to get yourself out in front of decision makers and show you’re interested in upward mobility. Good luck!
Here’s my story. I worked for a government agency and usually with a “step up” position the bigwigs already knew who they were going to pick. So when a XYZ, Senior position came up, I knew that the XYZ, Jr. was going to get it. I was in a different part of the agency, but I applied anyway. I had an interview, but as expected the XYZ Jr. got it. BUT apparently I made a good enough impression that when the now vacated Junior position came up, they dispensed with the formality of interviews and just offered me the job, “based on your previous interview.” Exact words I still remember 34 years later!
Never a bad idea to get yourself out in front of decision makers and show you’re interested in upward mobility. Good luck!
hah! that's a great story! That's similar to how I got the job I'm in now, but at the time I was external of the org and had an interview. They remembered me and called me back for the subsequent opening. Felt good at the time.
Hello.
I am 24 and have started working as a teller at a credit union almost two months ago. A position at my workplace has opened up for a financial services representative. All internal employees can try for this job. We were also told everyone who applies will be given an interview. I'm not sure what to do. I kind of want to try for it but I don't know if I stand a chance.
One thing I think might help me is that a two year degree is preferred. I will earn my two year degree in business in May. I just think of how it pays more, and is something different. I think there's a possibility I would like this job better.
There is no doubt going to be competition for this position. I just worry I will look silly trying due to being fairly new.
I'm just stuck with the idea really. I want to try, but I don't want it to look bad. But then I see this opportunity and I feel I could do it, and do the job very well.
Should I just forget about it and move on?
It never hurts to apply, it DOES hurt to not apply (Financially) or even emotionally...Because if you don't, you never know if you could have gotten it.
Don’t give up without trying. If you are not selected, at least you tried. There might be others with more experience, but sometime attitude and personality actually mean more. So, if it comes to a point where they ask you why they should consider you as the candidate, simply let them know that you are new and you are always ready and willing to learn new stuffs. In addition, if needed, you can stay late. This is under the assumption that you are on the same page with me of what I just said.
Keep in mind that is largely a sales role, with all that comes with that.
This is what I was thinking, too.
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