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      Agent Interview

      12 Sept 2011
      Anonymous employee
      Bala Cynwyd, PA
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at New York Life (Bala Cynwyd, PA) in Nov 2010

      Interview

      *Whether you are interviewing for a "Financial Advisor," "Management in Training," or "Financial Services Representative," it should be noted that all of these jobs are exactly the same. The recruiters are just using strategic titles in an attempt to hide the fact that the position is completely and entirely a life insurance sales job. There is an initial 1:1 interview with your recruiter in which he/she spends the majority of the time talking and attempting to sell the position (unlimited compensation, company strengths, flexible hours). Following this interview, the candidate must fill out a lengthy application, personality test, and receive a background check. After passing this step, the candidate attends a group second interview to learn about marketing and training. The candidate is then required to call on 15 individuals to complete market surveys. Upon completion of the surveys, the candidate then attends a group third interview to learn about compensation (which is entirely commission based). If the candidate is still around after all of this, he/she is offered the position. This is not the end of the interview process. The candidate then must attain his/her life and health insurance licenses and attend three mandatory training sessions, complete a spread sheet of 200 contacts, and then attend a week of training called "Fundamental Career School." There is a heavy drop off rate from the time of the first interview to the completion of fundamental career school. I do find, however, that this process is very appropriate for this position. The ones who stick around this long are the ones that have the most potential at finding success in this industry. If it was easy, everyone would do it.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What are your most important career goals? Personal goals?
      Answer question
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      Other Agent interview reviews for New York Life

      Agent Interview

      10 Aug 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      New York, NY
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at New York Life (New York, NY) in July 2025

      Interview

      Management does a good job explaining the Job. It was a lengthy process. Knowing a lot of people is key. It is tough to start but pays off later at commisions build.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Do you know 100 people directly
      1 Answer

      Agent Interview

      24 Nov 2025
      Anonymous employee
      New York, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at New York Life (New York, NY) in July 2025

      Interview

      Extensive vetting. Requires you to become licensed for life insurance, after which point you'd have follow up interviews before ultimately moving forward. You need recommendations, and you'll have to conduct some introductory surveys with people who are supportive of you, and these surveys will actually benefit you down the road as you start your career.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why are you interested in this career?
      Answer question

      Agent Interview

      3 Jan 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at New York Life

      Interview

      The interview process was straightforward and comfortable. The questions were clear, allowing me to express my thoughts easily. Overall, it felt supportive and friendly, making it an enjoyable experience. Thank you!

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Are you a self starter?
      Answer question
      1