I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Chicago, IL) in Dec 2012
Interview
Phone interview, face-to-face, day in the life of a financial advisor and business plan - those are the main stages. Despite their claims of hiring quality advisors, it seems like they are hiring everyone and anyone who can pass the Series 7 - which is one of the easiest exams you will ever give.
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
