Charles Schwab Application & Careers

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Charles Schwab was so proud of his banking company that he stuck his own name on it.  The company provides various different wealth management services.  To find out how to apply for Charles Schwab online, follow the link at the bottom of the page to submit your Charles Schwab application today.

The company has changed a lot since it first began in 1963; it was originally a newsletter for investment news.  After 8 years it finally became an incorporated company for banking services.  The company has grown exponentially since then and now has over 12,500 employees working in over 325 different locations.

The man himself, Charles Schwab, is from Sacramento in California and eventually went on to study at Stanford University, earning both an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in Economics.  He is still the chairman of the company but no longer acts as the CEO, Walter Bettinger has now taken over this role.

The company offers a wide range of products and services for both individuals and businesses.  They offer accounts, investment products, portfolio management services, small business solutions and advice for retirement planning and other savings.  They also provide investment services and advice for both new and experienced investors with stocks and options.

Charles Schwab Careers

You will find that there are many different types of job opportunities available with Charles Schwab jobs. There are careers ranging from Brokerage Service Representatives, Client Services Representatives and positions covering all the products and services available.  The requirements for qualifications and experience are very specific so be sure to check the job description.  However there are many trainee and internship opportunities to look out for.

You can also submit applications for employment in the corporate part of the company for example in the areas of Information Technology, Administration, Business Strategy, Compliance/Legal/Regulatory, Internal Audit, Risk Management and Sales and Business Development.  Again, the specifications are quite particular so check first what the exact hiring requirements are.

How old do you have to be to work at Charles Schwab?  You must be at least 18 years old or over to apply for jobs at Charles Schwab.

Most branches are open from 8am to 5pm on Mondays to Fridays and are closed on the weekends.  However, their services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Charles Schwab careers provide many benefits to their employees.  Most employees are entitled to a large healthcare packages including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, disability, wellness programs and paid time off.  You will also be provided with many opportunities to further your career with opportunities for training and development.

Job Descriptions & Salaries

Associate Financial Consultant – In the Sales and Business Development department you will be working with new and existing clients and building on those relationships by advising customers on the products and services that are beneficial to them.  Proactive customer service is a very important part of this role.  The average salary range is between $50-60k/year.

Finance Manager – In the Accounting and Finance part of the industry you will be expected to carry out a lot of research into different business and market trends and prepare reports and presentations.  The projects will be varied and dependent on the needs of the firm at the time.  The average salary is around $90k/year.

Client Service Specialist – You’ll need excellent interpersonal skills to work in this job.  Your responsibilities will include helping clients with depositing checks and security deposits.  Client Service Specialists also set up new accounts and advise clients on the types of products and services that are available and which would work for them.  The salary range can be from $38-67k/year.

Finance Service Professional – In this role you will be delivering financial and investment advice to clients in person, and more commonly on the phone.  You will need to get to know your clients so you can provide the best advice to meet their needs.  Professionals in this area need to keep an eye on market trends.  The salary can be up to $60k/year.

Charles Schwab Interview Questions

Once you’ve submitted your Charles Schwab application, practice interview questions that are based on the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique.

Why do you want to work here?  This is quite likely to be your first question, so make sure you’ve done some research on the company so you can give specific reasons for why you want to work there particularly.

Have you ever had to deal with a conflict with a coworker?  Based on the STAR format, give some context to the situation and always end with what you learnt from the whole episode or what you could have done differently.

Have you had to handle conflicting priorities?  Give an example of a time when you have had to deal with this type of situation successfully, describing how you approached the problem, what advice you took and what the result was.

Have you ever had to train people underneath you?  You’ll need to talk about what preparation you did and which parts worked and didn’t work.  Your experiences don’t have to have been perfect as long as you learnt from them.

Tell me about a time when you failed, what was the outcome?  This can be a hard question to answer, but you need to be honest and not pretend that you’ve never failed.  Always end with a positive though, and say what you took from the experience.

Advice For Application Process

To start the process off, you need to submit your Charles Schwab job application online.  You can find a list of jobs at your local branch or other offices by searching Charles Schwab jobs online.  Once you’ve found the position you want you can fill in the online application form and upload your resume.

The company often runs recruitment events at colleges and other locations.  You can sometimes apply online to register your interest for these.  Once there you can see the types of jobs available and make a direct application at the time or online later.  You can’t download a printable application for Charles Schwab.

The ‘Work at Schwab’ section of the company’s website provides lots of free application advice to prospective candidates, so make sure you read through it before you apply to give yourself the best chance.  There are separate sections for Women, Interns, Veterans and College Grads to provide you with extra information about applying there.

You will often have a short phone interview first to verify your interest in the job and to talk about your qualifications and experience.  The second interview will be in person and will probably take around an hour and will focus on behavioral questions about how you would react in certain situations.
Also See:
PLS Financial: See our resource page for more information on PLS Financial careers.
Bank Of America: Bank Of America offers opportunities for both, beginners and experienced roles.
Suntrust Bank: For career opportunities, fill out the Suntrust Bank online application.
Merrill Lynch: Checkout the application page for work at Merrill Lynch.
CheckSmart: For employment at CheckSmart visit the application page.

Company Links

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