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.
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Easy interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Edward Jones in May 2016
Interview
I applied online and received a call that next afternoon. We set up a time scheduled online two weeks late for a phone interview. The phone interview lasted about 35 minutes and consisted of some pretty basic questions. Asked questions about my resume, work experience, accomplishments, and 3 behavioral questions. I got to ask a few questions at the end and then I was told how the training program works and how was told I'd be needing to set up an in person interview at my local branch.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you describe your time in college and what are some of your accomplishments? Why do you want to be a financial advisor? Why Edward Jones? Give me a challenging opportunity you were given. Tell me about a time you had to explain a difficult concept to someone and what was the outcome?
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