I applied through college or university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Charleston, SC) in Apr 2012
Interview
The interview process is surprisingly lengthy and has around ten steps. For a position which is inherently sales, it seemed like a lot of work. It started with a phone interview, several face to face interviews, a series of in depth questions on how you would succeed at Edward Jones, knocking door to door to get names contact information and judge people's interest level in getting a financial advisor. Though the process took almost 2 months, everyone I met at Edward Jones was very helpful and informative, and seemed to enjoy working for the company. They have a lot of interesting perks that make the job very compelling, but it becomes quickly obvious that it's all about "sell sell sell".
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you become a successful Financial Advisor at Edward Jones?
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