I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Edward Jones in Mar 2010
Interview
Started with a call from headquarters recruiter to talk about possible positions, programs. After I applied online I received an email stating they would like to move forward with interview process and to call to schedule a phone screen. Phone screen was basically broad, general questions, why I wanted to pursue this career. Then went on to phone interview which was behavioral based. After the phone interview was completed the recruiter said they wanted to move on with the process and I was set up to meet with a financial advisor in the area. He was very helpful and added much needed insight into the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time you had to network with many different people to achieve a goal.
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
