I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Edward Jones in July 2010
Interview
I was contacted by recruiter. I asked alot of questions and was more in control of the initial phone contact. Next sent application to complete online. Application is long but may be worth it. Need minimum 10 years work/internship experience for application, no time gaps. Debating whether I will have time for MBA school if I take this position? I will ask these questions when I do a 1:1 or panel interview in person at EJ office.
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
