I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Prudential (Mount Pleasant, SC) in Jan 2012
Interview
Standard interview process for this industry - interviews with managers and directors plus additional computer testing, and mock telephone call. Each step can take up to a week. Once initial approval is granted you will need to submit a lot of paperwork, get finger printed and then wait on the background checks. It can take some time to get through the various interviews and up to a month after the interview to actually start their training program.
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Question 1
Standard knowledge and sales skills questions for this industry but they also want a list of your friends, family, associates, etc. to see whether you have enough contacts to build a business network.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Prudential in Sept 2015
Interview
They found my resume was found on Monster and contacted me to apply. After initial contact, they wanted to move forward and sent an 88 question online test about what I'd be most and least likely to do in different scenarios, as well as other questions about fit, skills, and values.
I "passed with flying colors" according to the office coordinator who followed up with me, and I was invited to come and speak with a mid-level manager.
That interview was 1.5 hours long, going over my story, my interest in the company and the industry, and my relevant experience and skills. He presented on what is involved in the position, the benefits and training process, and about the office, company, and industry more generally. Throughout, we mentioned personal stories. Next week, he'll give me a call to ask 6 questions, predetermined by an outside agency. With luck, I'll move forward from there to interview for 3 hours with the more senior managers in the office! After that, if all goes well, I'd start the background check, training and certification process.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Prudential (Charlotte, NC) in Oct 2013
Interview
2 quick interviews that were easy to pass. They'll hire anyone because the outlay for them is zero. Anyone can get hired here. Making a real living here is up to you and you alone. If you have a book of business or can succeed anywhere you will also succeed here, but you will get more help getting to the next level elsewhere. Why go with the bare min?