I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Charlotte, NC) in Jan 2013
Interview
Send resume for open position, get invite to apply, fill out 10 year history and lengthy application. Get scheduled for a phone interview with a recruiter. 1 hour long phone interview with recruiter in which they ask questions about your background and previous employment and why you want to work for Edward Jones, then of course a few behavioral questions regarding "tell me a time when ...." . I disclosed a previous criminal charge on my record of a DUI about 7 years ago. They have to have any criminal charges or disclosures approved by there compliance department. Recruiter said she wanted to move me to the next step in the process but because of the DUI they need additional paperwork to send for compliance and then approval from that department before they could move forward. I sent the requested information in for approval and that is where I am in the process at the current moment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when questions are always hard because you just never know what they are going to ask and you cannot really prepare for these questions as they just have to come off the cuff.
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