WRTG 394

Week 2 Assignment

Cover Letter, Resume, and Follow Up Letter

Job Posting:

Job Opportunity: Bank Teller – Carrol Community Bank

http://jobview.monster.com/Bank-Teller-Job-Eldersburg-MD-123198772.aspxJob Title: Bank Teller

Location: Eldersburg, MD 21784

Industry: Banking

Years of Experience: 1+ to 2 Years

Career Level: Entry Level

Carroll Community Bank has an excellent opportunity for qualified applicants with strong cash handling and excellent customer service experience. This position is a Floating Part Time Teller position that will cover the Carroll County, Maryland area. Candidates must be available to work flexible schedules Monday – Saturday, approximately 20-25 hours per week. 

In this role, you will be expected to provide superior customer service; process customer transactions including withdrawals, deposits, transfers, loan payments, and cashier checks, etc. in precise and timely fashion; assist and educate customers with an understanding of Carroll Community Bank’s products and services; and utilize sales skills to meet team and individual sales goals.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

At least 18 months cash handling or retail service experience is required

Excellent interpersonal skills and professional mannerAbillity to cross-sell products and servicesGood verbal communication skillsComputer skilles to include the ability to work in Windows based systemsAptitude for mathematicsAbility to lift heavey coin as well as stand on feet for a long period of timeAbility to work evenings and weekends based on branch needs.  

Send Resumes to HR@carrollcobank.comCarroll Community Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Cover Letter:

Name Here

Address Here  Phone Number  Email HereOctober 12, 2013

Human Resources

Administrative Specialist

HR@carrollcobank.comCarroll Community Bank

1321 Liberty Road

Sykesville, MD 21784

To Human Resources,

I am writing in response to the open position for a Bank Teller with the Carroll Community Bank. I have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and am eager to begin a career as a banker. My experience with the banking system thus far has been mostly through volunteer work in my hometown, but I am ready and willing to gain real experience as an employee of the Carroll Community Bank.

Throughout my education, I have been a highly self-motivated individual when working alone or with a team, encouraging others and myself to reach our goals and meet the highest standards we can. I have also maintained high academic standards that will support me in a position such as a Bank Teller.

This bank sounds like a wonderful employer in the state of Maryland from the satisfaction ratings all over the internet. It would be an honor to begin a career as a Bank Teller with the Carroll Community Bank and to contribute to the positive work environment already in place.

I have attached my resume with additional information.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Name here

Resume:

Name Here

Address here ● Address here ● Phone Number here ● Email hereOBJECTIVE: Seeking employment in a bank, where experience, education, and skills will be applied

EDUCATION

BS (Business Administration) – UMUC, Largo, Md, 2013-Present

AA (International Business) – Montgomery College, Takoma Park, MD, 2010-2013, GPA 3.06

High School Diploma – Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, MD, 2009

Recognized for contribution of 700 Community Service Hours

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Languages (English, French, Wolof)

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher)

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Office Administration

Entrepreneur Experience

Marketing and Sales

Miss Senegal Washington, DC for 201

WORK HISTORY

Independent Owner – La Belle Collection, Silver Spring, MD, 07/2011-Present

Design and promote multicultural jewelry line, design and model fashions (including fashion show at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art)

Participated in fundraising concert/fashion show for youth in Senegal

Inventory Analysis / Cashier /Office Associate – Staples, Silver Spring, MD, 07/2009 – Present

Process purchases, assist customers with merchandise questions and returns

Monitor and update inventory

Review cash balances for the store, ensure accuracy

Train new employees on procedures

Office Assistant – Washington Adventist Hospital (Cardiology Dept.), Takoma Park, MD, 11/2008-05/2009

Provided administrative support to staff

Staff Volunteer – African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation (AIRF), Silver Spring, MD, 2004-Present

Mentor high school students, assist with preparation for cultural events

Coordinate annual conference for parents, participants, and community members; Promote health fairs.

Follow Up Letter:

Name Here

Address here  Phone here  Email hereOctober 12, 2013

Human Resources

Administrative Specialist

HR@carrollcobank.comCarroll Community Bank

1321 Liberty Road

Sykesville, MD 21784

To Human Resources,

It was a pleasure to receive a positive response and job offer from the Carroll Community Bank. I have really enjoyed the interview process and I am very grateful for the offer of employment. I am excited at the prospect of being able to work with such a fine organization, however at this time I am still considering all of my available options.

At this time I am still waiting to hear back from three other employment opportunities, and I would like to weigh all of my options before making a final decision. I am very excited at the potential future to be working with you, but at this time I cannot yet accept the Bank Teller position. Please allow me seven to ten business days to make a final decision about whether I would like to accept employment from Carroll Community Bank.

I hope that this time frame works for your professional organization. I am very eager to continue keeping in communication and deciding whether we would both benefit from the employment experience. I appreciate the job offer very much, please understand I am trying to make sure this is best for both your organization and myself.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to a potential future with you.

Sincerely,

Name Here