Edward Jones - selection process
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[quote=cerpen]Thanks, Miss Jones!
Spaceman, here ya go baby.......... PS I'm looking forward to training. I'm sure this will be easier than the job itself...ha..ha [/quote] Welcome to the cult. We look forward to assimilating you. Actually, you are correct. The training is the easiest part of the job. Of course, it's the classic risk/reward scenario. You're taking little risk for little pay right now. After you pass those exams and get fully trained, you start taking bigger risks for bigger rewards. Enjoy![quote=richchick]
5. Rejection letter! I failed the behavior based interview. Probably because I didn't practice and was rambling and stumped at the hard questions. Then I talked to my RL, who managed to trump my rejection letter. [/quote] By no means am I speaking directly to you, RC, but I've never seen anything before like the "trumping" of rejection letters that goes on in this firm. Several of the guys in my region were initially declined a job offer until they called one of their buddies and got him to call the home office and get the decision reversed. (Naturally, we've lost several who were originally declined and then later hired.) Is it common in other firms/companies to place so little emphasis on the decisions made by the "hiring specialists?" Aren't they the ones who are trained as to what to look for in a candidate? I guess if that's the only category I needed to fill to win the latest trip, I 'd be on the horn trying to get that no-hire decision overturned, too.Thanks for all the interesting feedback
To update you on where I am. I initially completed the online profile test and EJ got back to me by email and phone the same working day March 3rd. I completed their application form, which was then checked by one of their administrators via phone. I sent off the signed disclosure for them to do the "FBI" security checks Another phone interview yesterday. (I did ask about the Good Knight Programme!) Going tomorrow to see local FA (who will tell me the pros & cons). I have talked to him he seems nice ... hope he can be a GOODKNIGHT, maybe ...... well maybe not So things are progressing well[quote=Borker Boy][quote=richchick]
5. Rejection letter! I failed the behavior based interview. Probably because I didn't practice and was rambling and stumped at the hard questions. Then I talked to my RL, who managed to trump my rejection letter. [/quote] By no means am I speaking directly to you, RC, but I've never seen anything before like the "trumping" of rejection letters that goes on in this firm. Several of the guys in my region were initially declined a job offer until they called one of their buddies and got him to call the home office and get the decision reversed. (Naturally, we've lost several who were originally declined and then later hired.) Is it common in other firms/companies to place so little emphasis on the decisions made by the "hiring specialists?" Aren't they the ones who are trained as to what to look for in a candidate? I guess if that's the only category I needed to fill to win the latest trip, I 'd be on the horn trying to get that no-hire decision overturned, too. [/quote] I know several people that were rejected than hired after a trump from the RL that are VERY successful in my region.. Myself being one.. I was rejected and I know why.. When I went through the interview process it was processed differently than it is now.. The F2F final interview was the most important part and it lasted 3 1/2 hours.. After the interview the guy interviewing me told me I was too pretty to do this job that no one would take me seriously and that I should look elsewhere.. So the point is.. You never know if a candidate will be good or not you just have to go with your gut.. I see more people in my region flake out and they were hired via internet leads.. So go fiqure.. I made 85,000 my first year.. Most would say that is pretty successful expecially since I still don't have one family member and not many friend accounts. (I refuse to ask them to do business with me.. If they ask me questions then and only then do I ask them to schedule an appointment) Miss JGlad you proved them wrong Miss Jones!! You are one dynamic lady and a hugh help to all here.
too pretty? unbelievable. it’s bad enough to be sexist–even worse to be wrong!
I was just extended an offer from EJ two days ago, and I got my offer paperwork yesterday. I also got the rejection letter during the hiring process due to credit issues. All I had to do was call my recruiter to work out an arrangement.
Strange though, why send a rejection letter instead of just calling to say there’s an issue. These rejection letters don’t seem to be worth the postage they waste on them.
Regardless, I’m accepting the offer and I start training on April 7th (and yes I am excited, just trying to keep away from the koolaid).
I have to disagree. I have worked with a recruit before trying to get him hired and those rejection letters are normally the end all. Most that get rejected don't get hired. You are only hearing from those of us that have had them over turned.. there are likely people on this forum that were declined that would not speak up and say so.. Miss JI was just extended an offer from EJ two days ago, and I got my offer paperwork yesterday. I also got the rejection letter during the hiring process due to credit issues. All I had to do was call my recruiter to work out an arrangement.
Strange though, why send a rejection letter instead of just calling to say there’s an issue. These rejection letters don’t seem to be worth the postage they waste on them.
Regardless, I’m accepting the offer and I start training on April 7th (and yes I am excited, just trying to keep away from the koolaid).
LadyS, Have EJ defined the 17 week program you are about to embark on? If they have please send it to me. thanks[quote=Lady Sisyphus]I was just extended an offer from EJ two days ago, and I got my offer paperwork yesterday. I also got the rejection letter during the hiring process due to credit issues. All I had to do was call my recruiter to work out an arrangement.
Strange though, why send a rejection letter instead of just calling to say there’s an issue. These rejection letters don’t seem to be worth the postage they waste on them.
Regardless, I’m accepting the offer and I start training on April 7th (and yes I am excited, just trying to keep away from the koolaid).
I am contemplating where to land as a rookie (mid-life career changer). I like aspects of EDJ's culture/business model versus some others. I picked up the phone and called on a few of the reps in the area to obtain more info. Set-up a one-on-one with the RL to pick his brain and also have the opportunity for him to get to know me. Can't hurt if EDJ is the direction I ultimately decide to go. Curious if this is what a lot of you folks at EDJ did prior to beginning the formal hiring process or not.
Hi cerpen, thank you and congratulations to you as well! Maybe we’ll run into each other at KYC. I’m looking forward to starting the study process (seriously).
OK all you newnews. Don’t wait too long to start polishing your resume. 50% of you will need one before cansell date. The 1/2 left half of you will need one in the next 24 months. 50% of the sales force about 10,000 are out less than 5 years. If you want to make it make sure the strings to the Ivory Tower are taunt and your logic is disengaged so it will be easire to follow the directives from above and field services and your mentor and your regional leader and your area partner, often each pulling a different string at any given time often for no logical reason.
And old vet seg 5 with a new regrep login name and a new firm.Well aren’t you just the sweetest thing! Jumping into this thread in an attempt to educate the poor pathetic newnews.
You know, I had never thought to research the failure rates of this profession before, how terribly silly of me. I wonder if the subject has been brought up in other threads on this forum, hmm... In all seriousness, nothing in your post is new or informative. I am very well aware of the failure rates, and I would hope any new fa is as well. But by all means, feel free to complain about EDJ some more. I always welcome people's opinions and Lord knows this forum is lacking EDJ bashers.Sorry for interrupting. Next time I’ll duck faster. You will do good at Eddie. Your smooth loving disposition will fit right in with the STL attitude. I too would wish you good luck, but you dont need it as you already know everything!