I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Atlanta, GA) in Aug 2013
Interview
The interview process was very long and complex. Mine lasted about three months, but it is all laid out very clearly ahead of time. I learned a lot from the process, but be sure to be yourself and be friendly throughout the whole thing. Persistence is key. The last segment of the interview process was a brutal four hour simulation, but you really get a feel for what it's like working for this company on the rough days. Work hard and show that you're worth investing in for the lengthy training process and you'll be fine.
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Question 1
The most difficult question was by far the four hour "day in the life" simulation, which ended up having an extra interview after it. Everything before it was a piece of cake, and you really have to show that you're worth investing in to make it through. It will be a high stress environment, so be prepared for that. It's also a really good point to make sure that you are actually cut out for the job. It's not for everyone, and you have to be incredibly ambitious and persistent to make it anywhere.
Interview process first consists of numerous dinner events, all very laid back where you get to learn more about the company and the advisors in the region, and they get to learn more about you. If you keep getting invited back to dinners, consider it progress in the interview process. Honestly, the best, most effective interview process.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Vancouver, WA)
Interview
it's a series of interviews with people in the office then a full-day of simulating the role of the advisor where you're receiving calls from clients and team mates as well as receiving emails. As a career-changer, this was the part of the interview phase where I realized Edward Jones wasn't the right start to my career as a financial advisor and ended up going somewhere that invested in my growth rather than a "sink or swim" type of place.
Interview process is very lengthy. 6 steps, very in depth. HR screening, in person interview, 1 year plan, day in the life role play (3 hours long) where you had to call actors who were playing clients and prospects
