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Read the community guidelines1. Transparent salary system, though it is uncertain whether a confidential salary system will be introduced in the future.
2. Extremely low performance pressure and fewer overtime hours compared with private-sector banks.
3. Promotions are based on seniority and are relatively stable.
1. Compared with private-sector banks, promotions are considerably slower.
2. The performance evaluation system is incomplete, employee education and training are inadequate, and the head office currently has no intention of improving them. As a result, newcomers can easily be disadvantaged, particularly when it comes to passing the probationary period.
3. The office atmosphere depends on the branch manager’s management style; the atmosphere in some units is quite poor.
4. The job involves many miscellaneous administrative tasks, and procedures are lengthy. Little effort has been made to simplify administrative processes over the years, so those transferring from a private-sector bank may feel a significant difference.
The location of the Guanqian Branch is close to the station and MRT.
A few years ago, I submitted my résumé to the Guanqian Branch and received an interview invitation. After arriving as scheduled, I discovered that the contact person had stood me up, and the interview had not been handed over to anyone else. This was extremely disrespectful to the interviewee!