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AXA Advisors Interview Questions & Reviews
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Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX Mar 2012 – Reviewed May 2, 2012
Interview Details – Communication with the company was very frequent and helpful. This company is very organized with its interviewing process and was able to accommodate my busy schedule and that fact that I had to drive down from a different city. I had three interviews total: in the first one I was asked questions about myself, in the second one I was told more information about the company and the training and the job itself, and the third one was more questions for me but with the branch manager rather than the vice president. I was offered the job the same day after my third interview. The vice president was very professional, friendly, and organized and made me feel very comfortable and relaxed throughout the interviewing process.
Interview Question – What is your biggest weakness? Answer Question
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Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Jun 2010 – Reviewed Nov 3, 2010
Interview Details – Overall, the interview process was very thorough. It involved developing a personal business plan. Various conversations were held over the phone and in person between the direct recruiter and potential group directors of the company. Great experience, great company.
Interview Question – Describe a time of leadership when you succeeded or failed. Answer Question
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Intern at AXA Advisors
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY May 2010 – Reviewed Mar 5, 2011
Interview Details – i went in the room filled with other college candidates. there were 3 advisors interviewing us. they split us into three groups and placed one advisor to each. the advisor interviewed us one on one.
Interview Question – why do you want this job? Answer Question
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Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in May 2009 – Reviewed Mar 11, 2011
Interview Details – This process to get hired was actually fairly simple for this company. I got an internship from a phone call to the company and then an interview. Once I graduated from college I went back for another interview with my new boss and a few days later I got a call offering me the position.
Interview Question – This job involves a lot of cold calling and a lot of people not giving you the time of day when you try to speak with them. How would you handle people constantly saying no to you, and how would you overcome it? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There wasn't much negotiation at all. They have a base salary that they offered for my division of AXA Advisors and then your salary decreases and your commission increases until you are all commission after three years.
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Intern at AXA Advisors
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Apr 2011 – Reviewed Mar 10, 2013
Interview Details – I applied online and was called to set up an interview the next week. The interview process was very straight forward. I was asked to go into a room where a lady met with me asked about my qualifications and why I would be a good fit. the interview lasted about 30 minutes and she offered me something on the spot. As an intern I handled all interview candidates from interns to advisers setting up appointments etc.
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There were no business cases just emphasis on personality and technical ability.
Excel experience is also a plus.
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Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Irvine, CA Jun 2011 – Reviewed Jan 4, 2012
Interview Details – Standard 1:1 Interview, nothing confusing know your reasons for joining the industry.
Interview Question – Describe your previous experience in sales and dealing with clients. Answer Question
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Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Pittsburgh, PA – Reviewed Nov 27, 2012
Interview Details – I completed about four interviews before I accepted the position. The first two were the basics (tell me about yourself, what is your background, etc.) The third one discussed salary and more specifics. And the fourth was to answer questions I may have had and to offer me position. Nothing was too difficult or hard to answer - very generic.
Interview Question – Nothing was difficult. It was your basic interview questions Answer Question
Negotiation Details – When I was asked about salary they provided me with 3 options and said we will discuss them further. After I accepted the position and went through the training phase (4 weeks in front of a computer) the salary disappeared.
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Financial Professional at AXA Advisors
Declined Offer – Interviewed in New Orleans, LA Sep 2012 – Reviewed Feb 10, 2013
Interview Details – After filling out an online declaration of interest, I received a phone call from a principal. We talked about the job and the day to day activities, and he asked if I would like to meet one of the local guys, which I did. I met the local AXA professional,who was incredibly professional. We discussed e local market, AXA culture, and opportunities. I met with the principal who originally called about a week later and he said that he thought I would be a good fit, so I began moving forward with the process of becoming an AXA Investment Professional. The people were incredibly thoughtful and engaging, gave me a wealth of information, and answered all of my questions. It was truly a wonderful experience.
Interview Question – The most difficult question to me is always "why do you want to do this?" I want to do so many different things, so I find that question the most difficult to answer. The obvious answer, the one you are not supposed to say, is I want to do this for money. Most of the time, it is just that simple. Answer Question
Reason for Declining – The offer was for a position in my current city. My wife wanted to move.
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Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Fairfax, VA Nov 2008 – Reviewed Dec 22, 2009
Interview Details – The IQ intelligence test was made up of true/false and multiple choice questions. It was timed for about 10-15 minutes. They are hospitable and friendly. The upper management seems very busy seeing they were late to all 3 interviews. Even the interview seemed rushed as they needed to head out to a different meeting somewhere else.
Interview Question – What has been your biggest obstacle so far in life and how did you overcome it? Answer Question
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Financial Services Professional at AXA Advisors
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2012 – Reviewed Mar 26, 2013
Interview Details – 3 rounds of interviews. The first one is mainly for them to get to know you, It involves a long monologue that includes description of the job, hiring, process, training process, and information on the certifications you will need to get before you can be a contracted employee. The second interview focuses more on the training process and how you will get clients when you start. The third interview focuses on pay and then they will either give you an offer or they won't.
Interview Question – describe a three pronged approach that you took to solving a situation and how did it turn out View Answer
Reason for Declining – It's a great opportunity, but you don't get paid during the time you are studying for the certifications you need in order to be a contracted employee. You have to get your series 7 and series 66 which can take up to 12 weeks. I have to many bills and my loans are going to kick in right away. If I would of been better off I would have accepted the offer. The average pay within 4-5 years for this position is 80-120k.
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