I applied through university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Foresters Financial (Bloomington, IL) in Apr 2016
Interview
Feels more like a sales pitch than an interview. There are a few moments where they actually interview you but the questions are not difficult and they are more about capturing your personality.
I applied through university. I interviewed at Foresters Financial (Beaverton, OR) in Apr 2018
Interview
I arrived and sat down in a meeting room with 2 other candidates. One of the branch managers gives a presentation about Foresters and about being a Financial Advisor. He will ask each person some high-level questions, and then another branch manager will come to get each candidate for a 1 on 1 interview. It lasted about an hour in total.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time where you've had to change somebodies mind about something and how you went about it.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Foresters Financial (Laplace, LA) in Feb 2018
Interview
First interview is group interview which is a presentation about the company 45 minutes. They have you fill out forms about credit check and background check before even offering employment. I was skeptical to filling out this forms because no offer was made for employment. I was told it was part of the interview process. After the group interview there are one on one interviews to discuss work history. I understand the branch manager wanted strong candidates on his team, but his main focus was Why I was job hopping to different insurance companies? After the interview I had to take assessment and if meet company requirements I come in for second interview. After that I take another assessment if I pass that I come in for final interview in which salary will be discussed. This is too much of an interview process for me and I don't like taking different assessments to determine rather I'll be a good fit for the position. I want my work ethic to prove that not know test.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What motivates you?
describe your interpersonal style trait and how is handled in different situations?
How many people is in your market?
Because you will need to have people to call on.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Foresters Financial (Los Angeles, CA) in Nov 2017
Interview
Three steps interview. First a group interview then they divide into one-on-one interviews. they explain the process as you go on with the interviews. you will have to take a personality test. Also they will go into the company background. Most of your income is commission based. However they understand and they will give you a base salary for the first 6 months.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How comfortable are you with sales and being able to sell yourself.