Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Edward Jones as 50% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Surveying and Business Development Executive rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Surveying and Business Development Executive roles were rated as the easiest.
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The interview process was well-run from start to finish — engaged interviewers, clear communication at every stage, and a pace that felt respectful of my time. A positive candidate experience.
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Question 1
Talk us through a time you dealt with a difficult stakeholder?
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Toronto, ON)
Interview
It was a virtual interview that you pre-record. I logged into a portal and you had to record a video of yourself answering the questions which you got to think about first, they were behavioural in nature.
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Question 1
Tell us about a time you made a difficult decision
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Spokane, WA) in Jul 2025
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This was one of the most frustrating interview experiences I have ever had.
I went through the Edward Jones interview process twice, both times after being encouraged to apply by successful current financial advisors within the company. Across both attempts, I completed multiple rounds of interviews with local advisors, participated in virtual "day in the life" assessments, and invested roughly three months in the process each time. During one of the processes, my wife and I were even invited to dinner with members of the team.
Throughout the interviews, I received overwhelmingly positive feedback and was repeatedly told that I was an excellent fit, that I was "as good as hired," and that I would be first in line when a position became available. Despite those assurances, communication eventually stopped and I was effectively ghosted both times.
I understand that hiring needs can change and that not every candidate will receive an offer. My frustration is not with being turned down, but with the lack of transparency and follow-through after such a significant investment of time and effort. When candidates are led to believe that an offer is imminent, only to receive little or no communication afterward, it creates a very poor experience.
If you're considering applying, be prepared for a lengthy interview process and understand that even strong endorsements from current advisors and positive feedback throughout the process may not lead to a job offer.