I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Waddell & Reed in Aug 2011
Interview
It was ver laid back, easy questions, mostly talked about company products. Has very little to do with financial planner duties. Need to fill of forms consisting lists of everyone you know and their occupation.
I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Waddell & Reed (Madison, WI) in Apr 2016
Interview
3 meetings escalating in difficulty and pressure. The territory manager was present in the second and third interview. They ask a lot of easy questions to get you talking and make sure you are someone that is easy to talk to and relatable because this skill is needed in financial planning. They care more about how you act than the content of your response to questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you the type of person that your friends and family would be willing to trust with their money?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Waddell & Reed (Washington, DC) in Apr 2010
Interview
Had 3 interviews with Division Mgr, one that included my wife. One interview with the Regional VP. There were internal tests like personality and IQ. Then before I could start working I had to get my series 6, 63, and 65. I also took the State Insurance Test.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Picking up all the licensing for securities and insurance with out being paid a stipend