The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Gulfport, MS) in Apr 2010
Interview
The interview process was long. Three phone interviews with a recruiter on, from basic questions back ground questions to behavioral questions. Its also requires to do a survey for 25 contacts, asking people personal questions like how long they have live around the area. Finally, its the one on one interview in a local edward jones office. They will call you on the phone usually the next day if you get an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you interested in the financial industry? why 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