I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Austin, MT) in Jun 2012
Interview
My interview started with an online application. That led to a phone interview, then a face to face interview. Then came a tough background check. After that I was given a week to complete a survey and business plan. After that came another phone interview with HR in St. Louis. Then the final step was a 4 hour mock assessment. This was the final step. The recruiter was so helpful and everyone was so nice along the way. Long process but worth it
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
