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.
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Accepted offer
Positive experience
Difficult interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Folsom, CA) in Aug 2016
Interview
The interview process was very long and challenging. There is a 10 step hiring process that every financial advisor candidate needs to go through. This process is outlined on their website and includes 2 phone interviews, an in person interview with an FA, a business plan and "day in the life". It took a little over 2 months from sending my application in to getting a job offer. The interviews are pretty standard, basic behavioral questions, and about your choice to become a financial advisor. The Edward Jones community is like a family, and I was able to talk to 3 financial advisors during the hiring process and they help me with my business plan and prepare for various parts of the 10 step process. My advise is if they offer you help then take it. The FA's want to see you succeed, and will help you get the job if they can.
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