The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Edward Jones
Interview
I was contacted by a recruiter, and a phone screen was scheduled within a few days, after I completed a preliminary online application. An experienced financial advisor who works in my area also contacted me prior to my phone screen, to help answer questions regarding Edward Jones and what is involved in establishing a successful practice as a financial advisor. Following the phone screen, the next step is to fill out a more detailed online application, followed by a background check, an in-person interview with a local financial advisor, and several additional steps before a hiring decision is made. Edward Jones has a fairly long interviewing/hiring process, but the full details are available on their web site, and the process is very transparent as to what to expect at each step. Edward Jones team members (recruiter and local financial advisors) are very supportive and helpful at each step.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you interested in working as a financial advisor?
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
