I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Seattle, WA) in Oct 2016
Interview
The process was simple and easy. Submitted my resume, set up a time for a phone interview. The questions that folks have submitted were exactly the same questions I was asked. It was just a casual conversation of why do I want to be a FA, what do I know about the company. I did move onto the next stage of filling out a two part application. Haven't been offered yet but did get asked to go to the next level.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do I want to work for EJ? Several behavioral questions tell me about a time...Tell me about a time that I went beyond the call of duty?
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