can reach you easily and offer you a job opportunity.

Take into account that some of this information that employers can ask for may include a cellphone number, email address, home address, your education history, your previous employment history, and (depending on the job) a portfolio of your previous work. All of this is important in following the recruitment process, procedures and systems. 

Inconsistencies relating to an outdated phone number or email address, or your previous employment history, may steer employers away from hiring you and won’t present a positive view of you as an employee.

You can also search for a Standard Bank branch in your community or city, and visit in-person to ask about job vacancies and find out about application details. A consultant will be able to help you; there is a high possibility of there being several Standard Bank branches in each province.

You can search for Standard Bank vacancies based on country, province, city, region or job sector. You can also type in keywords such as “Teller” or “Consultant” to refine your search on the systems. 

If you do not find anything that you are interested in at the moment, you can always return to the site at a later stage and receive vacancy alerts, as your data that you had to input will be stored on the bank’s systems.

Remember to keep track of submitting your application to Standard Bank. If you do hear back, and have been granted an interview, make sure to prepare as much as you can. 

How To Prepare For A Job Interview

An upcoming job interview can make you feel nervous and stressed and remain cool under pressure the next time you are asked to attend an interview.

Be positive

If you go into the interview room with a positive mind set you are more likely to be relaxed and succeed.

Remain calm

Of course preparation is still the most important aspect of the interviewing process. There’s nothing like preparation for making interviews go better, for giving you confidence and relaxing your nerves. Excessive nervousness before an interview may be a sign that you are poorly prepared.

Do your research

Do your research, know the job, know the company, know yourself and the people that are interviewing you. 

Be aware of your body language

Applicants should be cognisant of their body language and presentation. Lean forward, smile, make eye contact and be sure to shake everyone’s hand with a firm handshake. Shaking hands with the interviewer will set the tone for the rest of the interview. 

Ask questions

Ask questions, however not in the conventional way. Ask questions for clarification during the interview. Questions like ‘is that what you mean’ or ‘did I answer that question in full’ or ‘what have you found to be effective when this situation has occurred’ are good examples. 

Wrap up

Wrap up the interview by obtaining feedback. Ask how well you did and confirm that you’ve answered all their questions and that they have no objections. Reiterate your interest in the position and conclude with a brief summary of your qualifications and why you are the best person for the job.

Please note: the Standard Bank organisation will never ask for any money during the recruitment process. If you experience this, contact their Fraudline on 0800 222 050 or email TransactionFraudOpsSA@standardbank.co.za