Tractor Salesman Passes Series 7
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[quote=Borker Boy]
Before I began studying for the Series 7, I was repeatedly told that it was extremely difficult to pass. So after I passed it easily, and saw that the pass rate was around 60%, I thought I had really accomplished something.
However, I have yet to come across a single person who has failed. As you all know, Jones has a reputation for hiring nearly anyone (regardless of what they say in StL about it being more difficult to get into Harvard than Edward Jones ), and I've seen some real morons pass the thing. My friends decided I had to be one of the smartest guys in the county after I passed the 7, but those 15 minutes of fame ended when the former tractor salesman passed, and the used car salesman passed, and so-and-so passed. I agree with many of you on this forum who believe the initial testing should be much more difficult than it currently is. [/quote] WE HAVE A WINNER!!! LOL, I knew that I could get one of our "Blue Blood Elitist" to take the bait and about"how we need to make the test harder", or "you're not as good at me, because you're not a CFP" etc, etc, etc. Not to mention the use of personal attacks by impugning my intelligence and integrity. BTW, in case you didn't get the memo, concerning CLIENT / ACCREDITATIONS ratios. FYI, Clients are more important that accreditations. See it's been my experience with the purchasing public for well over 25 years that they have to like you before they trust you with their money. If you're just a arrogant, elitist, snob, most of the time they're are not going to do business with you no matter how many certifications you have on your business card. Please continue tell me how much better you are than me some more, please; because the more you tell me I can't do something, the more motivated I am to work Smarter & Harder to prove your snobby self WRONG! See ya in the trenchesRegarding the pass rate, I too am surprised that it’s so low. I was surprised by my own grade on the test since I anticipated more difficulty. The reason for the rate is the bank environment in which many personal bankers take the test 2, 3, or 4 times. In many bank environments, personal bankers are not under the gun to pass like wire house trainees. They also are often told to study on their own time. Also big offenders are the insurance rep who have a 6 and are under no “rush” to get the 7. I know several bankers and insurance reps who have failed multiple times since it just isn’t an essential part of their business and they don’t take it as seriously.
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Joined: 28 Oct. 2007
Location: United States
Posts: 6 Go back to selling tractors. You sound like a farmer, not a broker.
I would like to thank you for this compliment. I am aware that you intended it to be disparaging, but that is exactly how I'd like to come across. Besides, now that Ag is getting very lucrative again, and since there a lots of farmers here where I live. Perhaps they will invest with me because I can speak with them, instead of to them. Hmmm......Imagine that.Go back to selling tractors. You sound like a farmer, not a broker.
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You know some people are truly unhappy with their lives, and I see so much ugliness on this board. That mentality alone makes me question someones professionalism because that is how deep this goes. I can tell you probably have clients who are fond of you and are happy to have you be their rep. Some of these other guys here.....wow. Hard work is hard work in many different forms. Its not where you from, but rather where you are going that truly matters. You are right on point sir, you are truly living life the best form possible and I can tell you are just loving it, and full speed ahead. QUOTE=OneCleverCookie][quote=Borker Boy]Before I began studying for the Series 7, I was repeatedly told that it was extremely difficult to pass. So after I passed it easily, and saw that the pass rate was around 60%, I thought I had really accomplished something.
However, I have yet to come across a single person who has failed. As you all know, Jones has a reputation for hiring nearly anyone (regardless of what they say in StL about it being more difficult to get into Harvard than Edward Jones ), and I've seen some real morons pass the thing. My friends decided I had to be one of the smartest guys in the county after I passed the 7, but those 15 minutes of fame ended when the former tractor salesman passed, and the used car salesman passed, and so-and-so passed. I agree with many of you on this forum who believe the initial testing should be much more difficult than it currently is. [/quote] WE HAVE A WINNER!!! LOL, I knew that I could get one of our "Blue Blood Elitist" to take the bait and about"how we need to make the test harder", or "you're not as good at me, because you're not a CFP" etc, etc, etc. Not to mention the use of personal attacks by impugning my intelligence and integrity. BTW, in case you didn't get the memo, concerning CLIENT / ACCREDITATIONS ratios. FYI, Clients are more important that accreditations. See it's been my experience with the purchasing public for well over 25 years that they have to like you before they trust you with their money. If you're just a arrogant, elitist, snob, most of the time they're are not going to do business with you no matter how many certifications you have on your business card. Please continue tell me how much better you are than me some more, please; because the more you tell me I can't do something, the more motivated I am to work Smarter & Harder to prove your snobby self WRONG! See ya in the trenches [/quote]Clever Cookie,
That test is the easy part.....actually that test is nothing compared to what awaits you...many challenges ahead. Some fun, some tedious, some painful, some costly..and hopefuly some rewarding. Good luck. This is a challenging time to be new in the biz.