I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Edward Jones in Sep 2009
Interview
First initial interview over the phone with an HR rep. Then the HR rep made an appointment to meet with a financial advisor to see what the position is really like.. Afterwards I met with two financial advisors to get more perspective of the job, this was done over lunch. The next step was to drive to another location to have the formal 1:1 interview. Then I got a call back the next day with the job offer.
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