I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Edward Jones in Mar 2015
Interview
The interview process was very in-depth. It involved a phone screening, a phone interview, an in-person interview with a local financial advisor, another phone interview and a 4 hour simulation at the end. Every person I talked to during the process was extremely helpful and professional. Each part of the interview was spaced out by about anywhere from a week to 2 weeks. A very helpful part of the process was an open house that was done by a local office. I was already in the interview process, but many with me were just starting. This was a great way for me to determine if I wanted to proceed with the process. The interview process itself takes almost as much commitment as the job itself.
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