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      Sales Agent Interview

      Dec 1, 2009
      Anonymous interview candidate
      New York, NY

      Other Sales Agent interview reviews for New York Life

      Sales Agent Interview

      Feb 11, 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Saint Louis, MO
      Declined offer
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at New York Life (New York, NY) in Nov 2009

      Interview

      I applied through my university and got the interview. I knew better, but thought it might be a good experience. What's strange is that I felt like the recruiter was trying to sell me on NY Life rather than me having to sell myself. The turnover in this job is very high, so they're constantly recruiting. Word of warning...if you don't feel comfortable about approaching your family and friends to buy insurance or annuities then don't even bother applying. After the 2nd interview I was given phone surveys to complete and return when I came back for my third interview. I just decided it wasn't for me. I'm pretty sure I could have gotten this job right out of high school. I feel like I've invested too much into my education to sell insurance. Everyone was very nice and professional during the whole process. The job just wasn't for me.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work for New York Life?
      Answer question
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at New York Life (Saint Louis, MO)

      Interview

      Via zoom I was interviewed by two individuals that started off asking questions about hobbies and thing you like to do outside of work as an icebreaker. the other questions that they asked were pertaining to work history and how it connects with the the role you applied for. a good amount of customer based questions as well as sales questions. it was said everyone come in as a sales agent and the position is 100 percent performance based, no hourly wage attached. They stated the average agent makes around 100k per year.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      customer and sales questions were asked
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      Sales Agent Interview

      Aug 3, 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Chicago, IL
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at New York Life (Chicago, IL)

      Interview

      3 part, 1st is very conversational, they pitch company and you get to know manager. 2nd is compensation interview, third is marketing. all run through manager who will eventually be your mentor once you get to New York Life

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about your comforts and discomforts in meetings and discussions.
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      Sales Agent Interview

      Sep 14, 2020
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Declined offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at New York Life in Feb 2020

      Interview

      The process was fairly easy. I scheduled an interview within 3 weeks of submitting the application. The partner that I interviewed with asked personality questions and was much less concerned about work experience.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How would a friend describe you?
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