First Bank reviews

3.8

60% would recommend to a friend

(21 total reviews)

Mikel Williamson

92% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

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2.0
Jan 9, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

-rigorous hiring in the Southern Illinois area- good for residents who don't want to cross the bridge for work - camaraderie amongst peers

Cons

I am still unclear about how our incentive works, but from what I can tell... the incentive pay from sales is not comparable to other banks. I have worked for other banks and have found much success in sales... generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in loans on a monthly basis... and I've always had access to resources that would state in plain English how much I would make from those sales. This is not the case at First Bank. I have searched and found ZERO resources on our incentive policy. I am a salesperson with no idea how I am paid for my sales.. Why so much secrecy around this? This is how bankers make a living. My peers have reported sending referrals to Financial Advisor partners and receiving a whopping $10 for referring over $1M. I wonder what the FA made on that sale. It is a slap in the face for employees who know better, which may be why I have zero coworkers with a background in banking.

4.0
Nov 5, 2022

Good emplyer

Recommend
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Pros

Professional atmosphere Competitive benefits Work from home opportunities

Cons

Lack of salary transparency Currently in a transitional period

1.0
Oct 11, 2022

Not a fulfilling job

Recommend
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Pros

Get very familiar with clients. The same people typically visit on a daily to weekly basis.

Cons

Very short staffed. Managers are not hiring new employees and put a lot more on your plate than what you are paid to do.

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