I applied through college or university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Sacramento, CA) in Jun 2013
Interview
The interview was only 3 contacts. 1 on the phone and 2 f2f. Straight forward behavior based questions. They will not sugar coat anything and will tell you how difficult the job really is. And believe me it's not a cake walk by any means. You gotta just know that your gonna work the hardest you have ever in your life and it may still not be enough.
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