I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Wichita, KS) in Dec 2012
Interview
Tedious. Recruiting dinner. Invitation to apply. Phone screen. Sit down interview with existing FA-2 1/2 hours. A day in the life exercise- computer and phone excersize attempting to duplicate FA day-1/2 day. 45 min phone interview. Finally received offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In final phone interview, hr person stated that "he didn't think I had what it takes", "no experience", etc. this is basically an excercise to see if candidate will push back and justify the hiring. At end of interview, hr said " can you do that 25 time a day, everyday?".
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