I went to a hiring center in the next town over. There were 4 others waiting in the Soda Machine room eagerly awaiting an interview. I was called first and met for a one to one interview when I had been told there would be at least a few people there. The interviewer said the bank was growing in our area and was looking for motivated people to move through the system. I was told I did well, and my "stuff was sent up". I thought for sure I got the job. I was later notified that there were others whose qualifications more closely matched the job requirements, and to continue to apply. Needless to say, I reapplied a number of times and was given the same form response after the job opening period.

The first interview was a AI online. Second was at the branch with the manager. Very comfortable, relaxed one on one. However, instead of one week to hear final it took 3. But it sounded like the position itself was being eliminated.