I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Edward Jones in May 2013
Interview
Through the "FORCES" program, the interview and hiring process is lengthy and contains many setps, but the recruiting team in St. Louis is incredibly accommodating and helpful throughout the process. I have never worked with a company that works so diligently to ensure you understand the process upfront and is so willing to work with you through the entirety.
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Question 1
Tell me about a time you had a co-worker that was difficult to work with. How did you handle the situation and what was the outcome?
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
