Banking is one of the fiercest industries you can enter.As such, you really need to put your money where your mouth is. This involves creating a resume that stands out from the competition.But before you can get writing, you need to choose the correct format. You see, even the richest of experience won’t impress a hiring manager that
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How to Format a Banking Resume
is struggling to read the content. Have relevant banking experience? Then you’ll want to use the most popular format, known as the “reverse-chronological” format. It starts with your most recent work experience and then works backward through your banking history and skills.
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Use a Banking Resume Template
Word is great for a lot of things.Well, except for building resumes. You see, you need a banking resume with a professional structure.Those who have used word to create their own resume will know that one tiny change can ruin the whole structure.For a professional banking resume, you can use a resume template.
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What to Include in a Banking Resume
The main sections in a banking resume are:– Contact Information– Work Experience– Education– SkillsFor a banking resume that rises above the other applications, add these optional sections:– Awards & Certification– Languages– Interests & Hobbies
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How to Write Your Contact Information Section
As a banker, you know that accuracy is vital.And it’s no different than with your contact information section.In fact, just one digit out of place can render your whole application useless.For your resume contact information section, include:– Full Name– Title – Make this specific
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How to Write Your Contact Information Section
to the exact job you’re applying for– Phone Number - Check this multiple times. You see, one minor error can really mess up your chances– Email Address - Use a professional email address (firstname.lastname@gmail.com), NOT that email you created back in school emilylovespizza@gmail.com)– (Optional) Location -
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How to Write Your Contact Information Section
Applying for a job abroad? Mention your location
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How to Make Your Banking Work Experience Stand Out
What’s the best way to impress a recruiter? Work experience!Sure, the recruiter wants to hear about your education and skill-set, but nothing proves your talents like a wealth of banking experience.Use this layout in your experience section:– Position name– Company Name– Dates– Responsibilities & Achievements
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Use Action Words to Make Your Banking Resume POP!
– “Responsible for”– “Worked with”– “Created”You’ll find these exact words on nearly all banking resumes.And since you need your banking resume stand out, we’d recommend using some power words instead:– Designed– Introduced– Spearheaded
Up next in your banker resume comes the education section.Now, there’s more than one educational path to becoming a bank employee. The bank manager just wants to know your education to date.Follow this format:– Degree Type & Major/Courses– University/School Name– Years Studied
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How to List Your Education Correctly
– GPA, Honours, Courses, and other relevant achievements
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Top 16 Skills for a Banking Resume
Hard Skills for a Banker:– Balancing Ledgers– Risk Assessment– Mortgages and Loans– Deposits and Withdrawals– Account Maintenance– Foreign Currency Exchange– Investment Management– Safety Deposit Boxes– Cash HandlingSoft Skills for a Banker:– Excellent Communicator– Teamwork
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Top 16 Skills for a Banking Resume
– Problem Solving– Confident & Professional Manner– Organization– Negotiation– Time Management
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Other Resume Sections You Can Include
Awards & CertificationsHave you been awarded at your previous place of work?Did you win any competitions at university? Have you completed any certifications to enhance your expertise?Whatever your case may be, the manager will want to see any relevant awards and certifications.
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Other Resume Sections You Can Include
Awards & Certificates– Certified Financial Planner (CFP)– Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)– “Learning How to Learn” - Coursera Certificate– “Banker of the Year” 2019 - XYZ Bank
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Other Resume Sections You Can Include
LanguagesAble to speak other languages?Whether or not the job description specifically requires it, the ability to speak another language is an impressive skill.So if you’re able to speak another language, even to a basic standard, feel free to include it inside your resume, but only if there is space.
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Other Resume Sections You Can Include
Order the languages by proficiency:– Native– Fluent– Proficient– Intermediate– Basic
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Other Resume Sections You Can Include
Interests & HobbiesNow, you may be wondering, “why does the bank manager need to know about my love of golf?”Well, the manager doesn’t need to know, but it does show them more about who you really are.And this is great, as banks want an employee who they’ll get along with. As such, listing your hobbies and interests can be
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Other Resume Sections You Can Include
a good idea, especially if it involves social interaction.