I applied online. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Deland, FL) in Jul 2015
Interview
The hiring process involves multiple steps. It is necessary in order for them to determine you are an ethically sound individual since you would be handling client's money. You have to be approved to apply, then you fill out a very in depth application including 10 years of work experience, then you have a phone screening, then you would have an interview, then a simulation of an interaction with a client, then you prepare a business plan, then it is the final decision.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you took on a leadership position.
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
