Bank of America Hiring Overview For 2023

Official company policy for hiring felons

We received the following statement when we reached out to Bank of America:

“We follow all applicable laws and regulations and do not ask about prior convictions on our employment application; however, as a heavily regulated financial institution all of our hires must successfully complete a thorough background check.”

Has Bank of America hired felons in the past?

This is unclear. We could find no proof that they’ve hired someone with a felony.

Does Bank of America hire people with misdemeanors?

Yes, they do. There are online comments confirming this from employees.

However, even though misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, the hiring manager will want to know the details.

Will Bank of America hire you with pending charges?

We’d be hesitant to say yes since a background check is so important and the company is pretty strict, but it’s more likely to be a yes for misdemeanors than felonies. Your individual record and circumstances will play an influencing factor.

Is Bank of America on the Ban the Box list?

We could find no record that Bank of America is on the Ban the Box list. Companies on this list remove the box asking about your criminal record on job applications. They don’t review an applicant’s criminal record until they’ve considered their qualifications.

Another program is the Fair Chance Business Pledge. Employers sign the pledge to show they’ll give all applicants a fair chance, even if you have a criminal record. This means your criminal record will not automatically be held against you. Unfortunately, Bank of America doesn’t seem to have signed the Pledge.

It’s understandable that financial institutions want to know about your criminal record due to the type of business they’re in.

However, don’t focus on the fact that they aren’t involved in these programs. Remember, their official statement says they won’t ask upfront about prior convictions on the job application. So, you can make a good first impression before they check your background.

Does Bank of America have special programs for hiring felons?

The company doesn’t appear to have any special programs for hiring felons.

What are the odds someone with a felony will get hired?

In our opinion, the odds you can get hired at Bank of America with a felony are low.

We believe this because:

1. Bank of America is not on the Ban the Box list, nor have they signed the Fair Chance Business Pledge.
2. As a financial institution, they’re regulated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). This means they won’t hire you with a history of dishonesty, breach of trust and money laundering.
3. We found no online comments from employees who were hired with a felony. Several people advised anyone with a felony to have their record expunged before applying.
4. The official statement Bank of America gave us says potential hires must successfully complete a thorough background check.

What are some entry-level jobs?

Bank of America serves over 56 million customers and small businesses across the United States. With that much business, you can be sure they’re always hiring.

Here are some examples of entry-level jobs we suggest you look at:

• Inbound Call Center Specialist
• Use computers and software programs.
• Provide sales solutions to clients.
• Client Service Representative (Bank Teller)
• Process customer transactions such as deposits and cashing cheques.
• Answer customer questions and help solve problems.
• Administrative Assistant
• Compose correspondence for manager.
• Compile and report information using a variety of software programs.
• Card Issuance Machine Operator
• Prepare customer statements and correspondence for mailing using high speed insertion and printing equipment.

None of these positions ask for particular education or qualifications .This is good to know as it suggests you’ll be given on-the-job training. Also, depending on the job, you may be working some evening and weekend hours.

Tips to get hired here with a felony

Take a look at the careers section of the company website, since this is the only way to apply. You can search for job openings near you and see what qualifications are needed. Remember, it’s critical to spend some time making sure you have a good resume to improve your chances of being selected for an interview.

As a former felon, your resume will likely have some gaps. Therefore, spend some time making it the best it can be. Here’s a few basic resume tips to get started:

• Write up your skills and experience so they respond to the specific position you’re applying for. Try to use the same words from the job description where you can.
• Add a short section up-front that describes your overall strengths. For example, are you well-organized, a quick learner or a team player?
• Highlight any special certifications, courses completed or awards received.
• When describing your previous jobs, keep it brief. However, include accomplishments you’re proud of, such as helping to train new staff or having no recorded sick days.

Also, this FAQ link to the bank’s website will help you find out how to get hired at Bank of America. There is information about such things as the application process, background checks and the type of interview questions to expect. Interestingly, if you’re not selected for an interview, Bank of America will store your resume and profile to match with future job openings.

Expect some of the interview questions to be behavioral or scenario-based. This is a good thing because it can help the hiring manager get to know you faster.

Scenario-based questions are about typical situations you may have to handle working for Bank of America. These are harder to prepare for. But don’t worry — you’ll be given time to collect your thoughts.

Here’s how to prepare for a behavioral question. Imagine some typical questions like:

• Tell us about a time when you had to handle a difficult customer.
• Give us an example about how you dealt with failure.

Then, think of good examples to give (they don’t have to be work-related). Plan what to say about how you handled things well. If you didn’t handle things as well as you could have, that’s okay! Prepare an answer to show what you learned from the situation and explain what you’d do differently next time.

Finally, demonstrate that you have transferable job skills and a strong willingness to learn. You’ll put yourself that much further ahead!