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Insurance Sales Agent at New York Life
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Apr 2013 – Reviewed Apr 16, 2013
Interview Details long process
Interview Question – where do you see yourself in 5 years? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – i havent got this phase
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Agent at New York Life
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Bala Cynwyd, PA (US) Aug 2011 – Reviewed Apr 12, 2013
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The interview process with New York Life is very long. I had 5 different interviews and they easily could have been consolidated into 3.
They illustrate the steps needed to be successful and after being there for a while they were right on the mark.
They make you "prove" yourself before offering you full time status which I agree with, it weeds out the slackers.
Interview Question – They want you to complete 15 interview with people as part of the process. At first I thought that was a little too much but now I see that this helps gauge a prospective agents commitement. Answer Question
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Financial Advisor at New York Life
Declined Offer – Reviewed Apr 08, 2013
Interview Details It was more of a sales pitch then anything else. They tell you what you're going to be doing and why its such a great job, the truth is there are 5 other companies within 10 miles that will hire you to do the exact same thing. These jobs are 100% commission based and cost the company almost nothing to hire you on. The interview was pretty laid back though, nice people. If I was interested in selling investment plans and life insurance, Id work there.
Interview Question – If I asked your best friend 5 characteristics that describe you, what would they be? Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Not interested in 100% commission job
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Sales Agent at New York Life
No Offer – Reviewed Mar 29, 2013
Interview Details I had two interviews but declined the third. I was told about the company mainly during the first interview what they had to offer. The second interview they explain their products and services. It was not right for me but sounded like an amazing opportunity.
Interview Question – The questions are pretty straight forward. Could you be comfortable without a guaranteed paycheck? Answer Question
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Insurance Agent at New York Life
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Salt Lake City, UT (US) Sep 2012 – Reviewed Mar 28, 2013
Interview Details It was a very lengthy process. Had to meet multiple times before a solid yes was given. Tons of required training hours and you get reimbursed for licensing and test (about $300) only after you meet required production.
Interview Question – It's just questions about who you are. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation. Pay out scale is fixed. 100% commission
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Financial Services Professional at New York Life
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 26, 2013
Interview Details The phone and in-person interviews were very conversational, getting-to-know-you. I met with the supervisor 3 times probably because the supervisor had some other interviews scheduled and our interview ran for too long.
Interview Question – Wasn't difficult at all. The supervisor just talked about a situation and ask you to share your opinion. Answer Question
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Senior Administrative Assistant at New York Life
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on New York, NY (US) Feb 2012 – Reviewed Mar 20, 2013
Interview Details Phone interview, followed by interview with team
Interview Question – All questions were straight forward. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Offers are very fair.
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Financial Services Representative at New York Life
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL (US) Jan 2013 – Reviewed Mar 03, 2013
Interview Details Applied online, contacted the next day and interview the following day.
Interview Question – Easy interview, read my resume aloud liked it, but the manager seemed hostile torwards me at times. But other than that normal questions were asked, jokes were exchanged, and made small talk. Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Office seemed dead, and the office workers seemed gloomed.
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Insurance Sales Agent at New York Life
No Offer – Interviewed in May 2009 – Reviewed Mar 01, 2013
Interview Details This consisted of three interviews a long way away, one interview with the local office and extensive screening online. One thing about the interviews, they're more like presentations to you. They don't ask very much about you or your history. It's all about explaining the company and what you're expected to do.
Interview Question – There weren't any questions about me Answer Question
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Financial Services Representative at New York Life
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Irvine, CA (US) – Reviewed Feb 28, 2013
Interview Details First you will get screened through the phone, then scheduled a face to face interview. After the first interview, you will take a personality test. If you get selected, you will get a second interview. Then if they like you, you're hired
Interview Question – All questions are easy Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Not into sales
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