I got a call, Prudential had found me because I had posted my resume on a website. Its a very straightforward interview process they tell you step by step what you are going to do. I was first sent a online background and resume application to fill out; although I have had to fill out a lot of these for jobs I find them frustrating because after spending hours upon hours perfecting my resume I have to copy and paste it into little boxes. I found it a little strange because there was no place to put my job title and only 35 characters allowed for describing job responsibilities. This took an hour and a half. You go in take a math exam ( about an hour), I considered it more of a reasoning skills exam you would not need to be good at math to take this exam and you get as much time as you need. When you get home you have a personality test to take online within the next 48 hours. There were a lot of questions about how your boss views you and how you view yourself compared to other people you have worked with in the past. I got a call telling me I had done very well on both exams and was invited back in to have a "career path" interview. Theres really only one career path you are allowed to take-financial services associate. I was given a Project 200 packet to complete. I think anyone who took the time and completed this packet would have a 100% chance of getting this job. All in all its a very straight forward and timely process which makes applying here a lot less stressful and confusing than most jobs.

They found my resume was found on Monster and contacted me to apply. After initial contact, they wanted to move forward and sent an 88 question online test about what I'd be most and least likely to do in different scenarios, as well as other questions about fit, skills, and values. I "passed with flying colors" according to the office coordinator who followed up with me, and I was invited to come and speak with a mid-level manager. That interview was 1.5 hours long, going over my story, my interest in the company and the industry, and my relevant experience and skills. He presented on what is involved in the position, the benefits and training process, and about the office, company, and industry more generally. Throughout, we mentioned personal stories. Next week, he'll give me a call to ask 6 questions, predetermined by an outside agency. With luck, I'll move forward from there to interview for 3 hours with the more senior managers in the office! After that, if all goes well, I'd start the background check, training and certification process.