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AXA Advisors Interview Questions & Reviews
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Interview Experience 91 Ratings
Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Pittsburgh, PA (US) Nov 2012 – Reviewed Nov 09, 2012
Interview Details Called me after setting up a phone interview through email. Asked stereotypical interview questions. Went through how a normal day at the job would look. Discussed the exams to take and when. Left the interview with a sort of "if you want to take the next step, give me a call" type thing.
Interview Question – Why do you want to join the financial services industry? Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Too sales oriented for my taste.
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Intern at AXA Advisors
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Nov 07, 2012
Interview Details I have a face to face interview in the dallas office. She asked me about myself and some activities and organization I joined. I was also asked about the programs I did in my school. The interview may last 20 minutes-30 minutes.
Interview Question – Questions are very in detail. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – no.
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Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors
Declined Offer – Interviewed in San Francisco, CA (US) – Reviewed Oct 22, 2012
Interview Details They were very eager to have me come into the office for an in person interview. I showed up and the office is very nice and many people walking around. The interview process was pretty normal. She asked my strengths and weaknesses, as well as why and how I could benefit AXA. What they don't tell you before going in person is that the position is commission only and you have to pay out of pocket for Series 7 and 66. If passed you will be reimbursed. Also, expect 3-5 months unpaid while being trained and mandatory Saturdays cold calling. All unpaid.
Interview Question – How will you create a market for yourself? Answer Question
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Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors
Declined Offer – Reviewed Oct 25, 2012
Interview Details Asked general behavior questions. Very basic
Interview Question – Where do you see yourself in 5 Years? Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Company seemed only interested in selling insurance not actual financial planning
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Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Detroit, MI (US) – Reviewed Oct 25, 2012
Interview Details There were four interviews. The first interview was more of an introduction of the company and was asked all of the basic interview questions. The second interview was a description of the position that I have applied for. The third interview we went over the compensation. The fourth interview we went over the exam process.
Interview Question – Explain a time you found something difficult and how did you over come it. Answer Question
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Financial Consultant at AXA Advisors
No Offer – Reviewed Oct 10, 2012
Interview Details They had a very quick hiring process. The interview was very brief and they asked many of the basic questions that you would expect to hear in an interview for this job. The man interviewing me was very respectful and he was also helpful in explaining what was needed for this position.
Interview Question – Are you financially prepared to go six months without a paycheck? Answer Question
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Intern at AXA Advisors
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on New York, NY (US) Sep 2012 – Reviewed Oct 12, 2012
Interview Details Applied for the position through school's career website. They emailed me two weeks later to schedule a group interview. Group interview was quick; the guy just talked about what they did and the projects interns would be working on. Then he went around the room asking everyone to tell them about themselves.
Interview Question – talk about yourself Answer Question
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Intern at AXA Advisors
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Aug 28, 2012
Interview Details applied online and got call back 3 weeks later. Had one interview with an assistant general questions and why you want to work here. Had another interview with an ad visor generally fit questions.
Interview Question – why do you want to work at AXA? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – they work with your schedule
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Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Austin, TX (US) Sep 2011 – Reviewed Aug 13, 2012
Interview Details Completely behavioral--no technical questions asked whatsoever. I made it to the second round of interviews and got offered the third with the senior partner but turned down the offer; the job just wasn't for me. The interviewer was very nice and it was an overall pleasurable experience.
Interview Question – Tell me about yourself. Answer Question
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Financial Advisotr at AXA Advisors
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Bala Cynwyd, PA (US) Aug 2012 – Reviewed Aug 03, 2012
Interview Details We met at a job fair and they invited five of us in for a career seminar. We all had master's degrees so this gave me a shred of hope. After being called back for a second interview, I was eventually informed by the president of the $650 - 800 out-of-pocket cost to obtain proper licensure. He then went on to tell me that I would have to work from 8am through 8pm on a regular basis, come in on weekends, and sometimes go 4-5 weeks without a paycheck because "those are the peaks and valleys associated with this type of business". He snuck in their that I might wind up selling insurance as well because they offer a variety of products. I don't see how financial advisors and insurance salesmen can be on eand the same, but whatever! Additionally, he was writing on my resume the entire time and not making eye contact or showing any of the usual professional and social vital signs. The building was nice and the staff was friendly, but this job was a sham. After licensure, they expect you to draw clients from your "natural market". For those of you who may not know, that is your personal network of family, friends, and connections that YOU have established. Before leaving they gave me this bogus skills test that I took and then asked me to write down my social security number. That's when I decided to leave. I did get offered the third interview and called to confirm, but will not show up. They are not the only ones who can waste other people's time.
Interview Question – What do you think our hardest job is? View Answer
Reason for Declining – The job was a sham. The interviewers were dishonest. The company did not have clear goals.
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