Financial Advisor Interviews

Financial Advisor Interview Questions

"When hiring financial advisors, large banks and financial institutions are looking for finance-savvy candidates who have the knowledge, experience, and sales skills to grow a substantial clientele base. In an interview, be ready to participate in a sales role-play with a hypothetical customer as well as discuss how you've attracted new clients in the past. While no formal degree is necessary, a background in business, sales, or finance is preferred."

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The phone screening was a simple conversation - about an hour long. - Walk me through your resume: Questions were asked about each position I previously held, why I chose those positions, why I chose to leave, etc. - Why Edward Jones? - Why are you interested in the Financial Advisor position? At the end, I was asked 3 behavioral questions: - Tell me about a time when you saw a challenging opportunity. How did you approach it and what was the result? - Give me an example about a time you took initiative to improve your skills or abilities in a specific area. - Tell me about a time when you had to explain in detail a difficult concept.
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Financial Advisor

Interviewed at Edward Jones

3.4
Apr 10, 2016

The phone screening was a simple conversation - about an hour long. - Walk me through your resume: Questions were asked about each position I previously held, why I chose those positions, why I chose to leave, etc. - Why Edward Jones? - Why are you interested in the Financial Advisor position? At the end, I was asked 3 behavioral questions: - Tell me about a time when you saw a challenging opportunity. How did you approach it and what was the result? - Give me an example about a time you took initiative to improve your skills or abilities in a specific area. - Tell me about a time when you had to explain in detail a difficult concept.

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