I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Madison, WI) in Jan 2013
Interview
It’s not a short process. They have an extensive online application to fill out, which will get you a phone screening. Get through that and a background check will get you in line for a face to face with an actual advisor for an interview. Next up was a paper to write (business plan questions to answer) and they expect you to knock on some doors (something you will do a lot of in the first 2 years). Complete that will get you another interview.
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
