I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Edward Jones in May 2015
Interview
Long process that took about 2 months of different interactions from resume and application submission, initial screening, phone interviews, business plan submission and discussion, to a face-to-face interview, and a final virtual day experience. Although EJ claims sales experience is not required, specially since they are trying to hire people with different skills, it can definetily be a factor and even back fire you.
Interview questions [7]
Question 1
where do you see yourself in the short and long term?
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
