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New York Life Insurance Agent Interview Questions & Reviews
Getting the Interview 14 Interviews
Interview Experience 13 Ratings
Insurance Agent at New York Life
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Salt Lake City, UT (US) Sep 2012 – Reviewed Mar 28, 2013
Interview Details It was a very lengthy process. Had to meet multiple times before a solid yes was given. Tons of required training hours and you get reimbursed for licensing and test (about $300) only after you meet required production.
Interview Question – It's just questions about who you are. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation. Pay out scale is fixed. 100% commission
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Insurance Agent at New York Life
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2012 – Reviewed Jan 03, 2013
Interview Details Just went to the interview today, he mainly talked about the company and the kind of people they're looking for.. Told this was 2 step process, with that interview being the first step. Gave me info & online application to fill out if interested in proceeding to next step. He didn't have too many questions for me, surprisingly. It seemed like he was "selling" the job more than interviewing me!
Interview Question – He didn't have too many questions for me, surprisingly. It seemed like he was "selling" the job more than interviewing me! Answer Question
Reason for Declining – I'm thinking about it, but cautiously.
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Insurance Agent at New York Life
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Charleston, SC (US) Oct 2009 – Reviewed Dec 14, 2012
Interview Details Three step interview about how much money you can make if you hit set goals and numbers. A bit misleading for a new hire, but there is plenty of money to be made there.
Interview Question – What are your dreams... a lot of details about dreaming big. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – None.
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Insurance Agent at New York Life
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Oct 31, 2012
Interview Details Very good interview process. Initial contact with managing partner was very positive. Flexible with my schedule to meet. It was a 4 part interview that was informative and energizing a the same time. It wasn't so much of the "drink our kool aid" type of interviews. The overall experience was quite good and I never felt any pressure to hurry and sign up.
Interview Question – Where do you see yourself with our company in 10 years? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There wasn't a negotiation phase.
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Insurance Agent at New York Life
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Oct 21, 2012
Interview Details The interview process is three steps. They don't try to throw any curves at you. They will have you complete a small marketing project as well.
Interview Question – None come to mind. Just make sure to do some research on the company and have questions ready. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There is no negotiation for an agent salary
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Insurance Agent at New York Life
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2012 – Reviewed Mar 31, 2012
Interview Details Called me back after several months of resume submission. Interview was thorough and helpful. Asked many basic questions such as "Why makes you competitive" and "what are some of your personal flaws". Overall great interview. Office was lavish, location is in Fairport, which is quite an uppity part of Rochester.
Interview Question – What would your colleagues say if I asked about you? Answer Question
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Insurance Agent at New York Life
No Offer – Interviewed in Feb 2012 – Reviewed Feb 16, 2012
Interview Details There were three interviews two one on one and the last one was a panel with the managing partners. Overall a wonderful company to work for with outstanding benefits.
Interview Question – Where do you see yourself in 3 years? Answer Question
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Insurance Agent at New York Life
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2011 – Reviewed Oct 06, 2011
Interview Details Consists of a background and credit check, 4 interviews approximately 2 1/2 hours long for each, and a personality test
Interview Question – None, they are all pretty typical interview questions. Answer Question
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Insurance Agent at New York Life
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Brooklyn, NY (US) May 2009 – Reviewed Sep 26, 2011
Interview Details They call you ask you to come down and go over the job briefly. They want you to come back a second time to be sure if you are serious. This is a numbers game, if you have a pulse and nothing is on your record you will get a shot.
Negotiation Details – none because there is no salary.
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Insurance Agent at New York Life
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Vienna, VA (US) May 2009 – Reviewed Jul 18, 2011
Interview Details Manager was pretty clear about what the job actually was. I had three interviews, one on campus, managing partner and my manager again. There wasn't any sugar coating it that it was a hard job but they asked questions to see if you were a good fit.
Interview Question – What is your greatest weakness? Answer Question
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