I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Equitable Advisors (Edison, NJ) in July 2009
Interview
Focuses on anyone with a college degree, or sales exp, who has the ability to pass licensing exams and generate 3gs in commision. Job is offered upon comp & passing life, health, series 7 & 66 and generate 3 gs in sales in 6 months.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you ever had sales experience and if so what was the hardest sale you have had?
I applied online. I interviewed at Equitable Advisors
Interview
Online video interview that was vague on job duties. Interview length was fast and convincing I was a good fit but there was no follow up. Company will ghost you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked if I had experience with financial services.
I interviewed at Equitable Advisors (Falls Church, VA)
Interview
2 rounds of phone interviews and then 1 interview in office where you make a presentation about prospecting for clients once you would have the role. Phone calls were behavioral while the in office was more about your plan to succeed
I interviewed at Equitable Advisors (New York, NY)
Interview
3-4 one on one with manager. Very casual and more of a convo. Almost zero questions that were relevant to cold calling even tho that’s the whole job. Had to tell jokes
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you rank yourself 1-100 in something you participated in from your resume?