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Declined Offer – Interviewed in May 2013 – Reviewed Jun 18, 2013 New
Interview Details First "interview" is really just meeting the recruiter and time to ask questions you have. Then you are set up with "info sessions," one at a time, (there are 3) before the real interview with the person making hiring decisions. Really makes you think about whether or not you want to be selling for them. They are seemingly transparent about all of their work and success so it seems like a good gig, if thats the industry you want to be in.
Interview Question – Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Answer Question
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Dayton, OH (US) Apr 2012 – Reviewed Jun 17, 2013 New
Interview Details Hiring took forever as they kept saying that the approval process takes a while. I have worked in the financial field with other companies and they did not have a problem with getting me in and going right away. Partners are disingenuous with you to try to make It seem like you are fine
Interview Question – TIme waiting to get approved Answer Question
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL (US) Jun 2013 – Reviewed Jun 15, 2013 New
Interview Details Didn't apply. They contacted me via resume online, since I'm looking for a better career. I was interview by two individuals, HR Rep, and a Partner Associate. One individual seemed as he had better things to do, We were interrupted by Agents in the hallway being to loud.
Interview Questions
Reason for Declining – 100% commission. Not my first job, nor am I stupid to work for free. Also the office seemed very sad, but it was being design or construction was being done.
No Offer – Reviewed Jun 12, 2013 New
Interview Details Many questions and test to see if you fit corporate culture. The final grade is a traffic light, green, yellow, red.
Interview Question – "I am going to interview 200 to 250 people this year and maybe hire 11-15 of them, why should I hire you?" Answer Question
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Waltham, MA (US) Jul 2012 – Reviewed Jun 12, 2013 New
Interview Details The interview took about 4 visits but I was determined to get tired anywhere
Interview Question – The agonizing long hours put into the interview can be annoying Answer Question
Negotiation Details – If you would like to strive to make 6 figures, then be patience with the interviews
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Bridgewater, MA (US) Jul 2010 – Reviewed Jun 09, 2013 New
Interview Details
Four interview process. First interview= get to know each other. Second interview= training and marketing. Third interview= compensation. Fourth= contracting and licensing. Really matters who you interview with. Conversations about excitement and concerns.
I called my CPA to find out if what I was hearing was true. He said, "If they offer you the job, take it. New York Life is a great company and pays very well, especially the residual income and their pension is second to none"
One of the best decisions of my life.
Interview Question – Have you ever wanted to own your own business? View Answer
Negotiation Details – No negotiation. I was told $100,000 income first year. I was not lied to.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY (US) Feb 2009 – Reviewed Jun 01, 2013
Interview Details 1 phone and 2 inperson. Very basic stuff, at least in my interview.
Interview Question – Nothing difficult in the interview. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I didn't negotiate much but I should have.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Bakersfield, CA (US) Mar 2013 – Reviewed May 29, 2013
Interview Details They take you out to lunch to prove they have the money but in actuality are struggling with money themselves. They usually skim your name off career sites and cold call, hoping to get you to come in.
Interview Question – Tell me your most recent challenge and how you overcame it. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I was promised many things so my negotiation was relatively easy. However, it was the minimal results that were not pleasing. Everything was said yes to, then when it was expected, the manager and others rarely came through.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY (US) Sep 2009 – Reviewed May 24, 2013
Interview Details Relatively easy hiring process with two interviews. The first interview was by the hiring manager in Lebanon, NJ. The second set of interviews were conducted at NY Life HQ at 51 Madison Ave., NY, NY. Most of the interview questions were fairly easy. However, after I started work, I realized just how much the interviewers misled me and how much of lie the job description and interview process really was.
Interview Question – How do you feel you will bring your past experience to the table to help NYL? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Two separate interviews in less than a week. Relatively easy. Afterwards the work environment was not as it was presented. The interviewers were VERY misleading and in fact, LIED about the duties and responsibilties.
No Offer – Interviewed in Waltham, MA (US) Apr 2013 – Reviewed May 24, 2013
Interview Details long interview process, very detailed.
Interview Question – Are you afraid of success? View Answers (2)
Pros: Incredible income. Great recognition. Support from management. Representing the best in the industry. Attorneys and CPAs respect the company. Getting involved with helping in my community. Company treats you like royalty while on company trips… – Full Review `
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