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Updated Jan 17, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Management/Operations at Primerica
Posted Jan 17, 2012 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 (took a day)
I received an unsolicited call from a women with Primerica. I asked if this was a financial services sales position, if so I was not interested. She said no, it was a management & operations position, salaried with benefits. Based on her description and answers to my direct questions I areed to an interview. I researched the company and found a mixed bag of information. I arrived at the interview and their office was a dingy vacant space. No one was there except the women who called me and a man who did not introduce himself. I introduced myself to the man and the women said he was the hiring manger and he would interview me. Long story short this "job" was not as desribed. I was deceived and advised the interviewer (who turned out to be a Sr. Sales Rep) the meeting was over and why. Sadly my only experience with this company has left me with a very negative impression.
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Reason for Declining
I had no interest in this type of work. If I had not been deceived I would never have agreed to an interview.
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Sales at Primerica
Posted Dec 7, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 in Sarasota, FL (took 2 days)
Had a sit down presentation explaining what we do, our objectives, etc... then a follow up meeting 2 days after that, more thoroughly explaining our objectives and approach. After the first sit down presentation you could leave it or take it to the next step. I chose to follow up, seems like a very successful and surprisingly friendly business and I work with a great team of people!
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Negotiation Details
You were told what you were able to have, make, or earn. The money is really up to how much drive and time you want to put into this. You really do get out of this what you put into it.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Background Check.
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Financial Services Representative at Primerica
Posted Nov 30, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 (took a day)
I was asked by a friend to take a look at an opportunity to earn extra income, which was something I was totally looking for. I wasn't looking for a job because I already had that and was fed up with not getting paid what I was worth in the corporate world. From the outset, I new this was an opportunity not a job interview. The representative went through his presentation -- it lasted about 30 minutes or so -- after asking me some qualifying questions and the concepts made a lot of sense to me. What the company does for the average American family is awesome! I did have to fill out what is called an Independent Business Application which required a $99 fee to take care of my background check and licensing and $25/mo to manage our business.
As a result, I joined the company in July 2011 and also worked with the rep to put a plan in place to work on my finances. After joining, I attended a Business Overview which was a good place to invite others who may be interested in an opportunity. I also got the chance to talk to other reps who were already in the business. All of them were positive and seemed to like what they were doing. Many of them were doing it part-time but there were a few who had been able to leave the corporate world to do Primerica full-time.
The office was in Downtown Dallas in a nice office building and the office was pretty nice as well. The presentation lasted an hour and I thoroughly enjoyed the presenters and the excitement in the room. After meeting the Senior Vice President, I was even more excited because of the income he had attained. For me, it was a divine appointment to get connected with this company. I have always wanted to work in a field where I could truly make a difference in people's lives and Primerica is giving me the opportunity to do it.
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Negotiation Details
There was no negotiation because my income depended on how hard I worked and the results I got, which I was cool with. One of the things that always bugged me in Corporate America was the fact that I could work 10 times harder than the next guy and still get paid about the same money. Since we got involved in July I have made almost as much part-time as my wife makes on her full-time job. Once we match or exceed her income consistently for three months, she will be quitting her job. Our goal is within six months of that to replace my income so I can make a total career change and work Primerica full-time. For those who are taking a look at Primerica, understand that it's not a job. It's a business opportunity. It is NOT a scam. They are a publicly traded company that's been in business for over 30 years ...duh!
Also, understand that Primerica is not a pyramid either. The true definition of a pyramid scheme is when money is made without goods and/or services being sold. What some may be thinking is a system where one person at the top makes all the money. As you consider that, think about the jobs we work on. Who makes all the money, the person at the top or us? Then ask, what are our chances of making it to the top position? Since I've been in Primerica, I've promoted myself 3 times through hard work and am on track to becoming a Regional Vice President in the 6-9 months! I've been at my corporate job and have only received one promotion which was taken away through company restructuring. They did away with my whole department. Thank God they didn't take back my increase in pay.
For those of us, who don't mind working hard and are not afraid of a challenge Primerica is a great opportunity to do something special for others and ourselves. If you've taken a look at Primerica before and declined the opportunity because of a misinformed perception, I encourage you to take a second look. It could change your life.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Interview? at Primerica
Posted Nov 3, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in Edison, NJ (took a day)
Interview? What interview? I met representatives at a job fair, specifically stating what type of position I was looking for. I was then contacted to have a face-to-face interview, on a Saturday at a location over 50 miles away. I figured, okay, at least I won't have the traffic to deal with.
Had difficulty finding the office, finally got directions from a competitor nearby. Go upstairs, am asked to wait and go get coffee (none in office, had to exit the building and go to Dunkin Donuts). Had 2 minutes with the interviewer where I did the right things, asked questions about the company, started a dialog. (I did my research on the company.) I then was sent to a room to see a presentation on the company. HOURS later, I finally get to meet the interviewer again. I believed we would now be discussing the position that I believed they were looking to hire me for.
Not quite! As others had said, they don't hire people, they want you as part of their multi-level marketing tree. Sorry, but I left sales over 25 years ago, and this is purely commission-based where you have to get your own leads. Kept pushing the money you can make as a "business owner". Thanks, but no thanks. Nowhere on their web site is their business model defined - and when you ask during the interview, they will dance around it.
My suggestion to other candidates - unless you specifically want to become a business owner selling insurance and financial assistance, decline when they call.
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Life Agent at Primerica
Posted Oct 25, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2009 in Herndon, VA (took 2 days)
After they call you in for a one on one interview, they lecture you about how great selling the company's products (e.g. term life insurance, mutual funds, variable annuties, etc.) are and how it's a successful multi-marketing corporation belonging to Citigroup. Instead, this is clearly a pyramid scheme with a phony recruiting process, taking anyone without any prior experience or qualifications, with the legal age being 18 of course. Did I have to mention paying two hundred dollars just to join the company?
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Reason for Declining
Commission is wackkkkk :(
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Presentation.
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Financial Services Representative at Primerica
Posted Sep 9, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 in Decatur, GA (took 2 days)
The position involved cold marketing to potential customers and workers, selling life insurance. The prices were ok but it required you to invest on a monthly commitment basis. I was no tcomfortable with that concept of making an income, because I needed a regular salary and did not have that kind of time to invest.
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Reason for Declining
I was no tcomfortable with that concept of making an income, because I needed a regular salary and did not have that kind of time to invest.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Presentation.
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Customer Service Representative at Primerica
Posted Sep 1, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in Orlando, FL (took a day)
An acquaintance gave me the phone number of an agent in the 32804 zip code that was looking for people to work. I called the phone number and I received a phone call the day after. She said that if i was able to meet her that night at 7 pm. I ended up going to their place a couple of days later. I was given a form to fill. What struck me is that they were asking me for marital status and if I had kids. At the bottom of the page they wanted 5 references and they were asking if they were married, owned a home or had kids. Ok, if you need a background reference you do not need that additional information. i stated i would give my references after they offer me a job. They did not like that and showed me the door. I told the person I always give references after acceptance of the position. I did not want people to be called if I am not being considered. The receptionist told me that they do not do it that way there and showed me door. Avoid like the plague. It is a 100 percent commission based job regardless of what they say.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Background Check.
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Financial Services Representative at Primerica
Posted Aug 31, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 (took a day)
When I arrived at the Corporate Training Center I was greeted by several employees. I then filled out the job application. After completing the job application I was taken into the Training Center and was asked to be seated with other individuals in front of a movie screen. This was called the Overview, which is used to introduce me to the company. During the overview I was blown away at the way Financial institutions treat middle Americans. An interview took place after the overview was completed so they could determine if I would be a good fit for the business. The interview went extremely well and I was hired.
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Negotiation Details
There is no reason for negotiating success.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Background Check.
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Financial Services Representative at Primerica
Posted Aug 12, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2009 in Sacramento, CA (took 2 days)
The so called interview was actually a group presentation.
There was about 60 people in the room with 20 new prospects and 40 active agents. The presentation took over 1 and a half hour. There was a lot of good solid information, but a lot of it was also a lot of smoke and mirrors. They handed out checks and everyone in the room was clapping, to make things exciting.
At the end of the presentation, the new prospects filled out a comment sheet and met with the agent that invited them out to the presentation. I ended up to scheduling to meet 1:1 the next day.
The 1:1 was more of a recap of the company and the presentation from last night, and getting to know the agent. The information made a lot of sense, I ended up signing on with Primerica 3 days later.
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Negotiation Details
There is no negotiation.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Presentation.
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Broker at Primerica
Posted Jun 28, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 in Sacramento, CA (took 2 days)
Described the company, showed us how things work, how to work your way up, how to be succesful, showed me the background of the company, proven track record, about the products, a little about the people in different areas, the pay, and the bonuses
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Negotiation Details
ask questions!! you need to know if this is the right job for you, its a great career for someone willing to work hard, the benifits will be great if you are willing to work for them!
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Presentation.
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