What makes Edward Jones different from others in this industry?

Before your interview, take some time to learn more about Edward Jones' business principles, values, mission, and goals. These statements and principles will outline for you what makes the company unique. If available, you can also visit the news page or resources page from the company's website to read more about what efforts Edward Jones has been recognized for recently or any awards the company has received.

How you answer this question will speak directly to how well you have researched Edward Jones before attending your interview. Take a look at the company website and its news section. You can also check out Google and see if the company is trending on any hot industry topics.

When speaking about what makes Edward Jones different from its competitors, you do not need to go into a significant amount of detail on the information that you find. Give enough to show the hiring managers that you pay attention to the organization's accomplishments and understand what sets them apart.

The average HireVue interview takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. This one-way video interview typically includes 3-5 questions. Depending on Edward Jones' parameters, the HireVue platform will typically give you 30 seconds to prepare a response and up to 2 minutes to answer each question. It's important to note that HireVue stops recording as soon as your time limit is up, so it's better to run under time than overtime.

"While preparing for this interview, I saw that Edward Jones has made significant strides in the past 24 months in its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. I appreciate that Edward Jones recognizes issues with equality in the workplace. I was thrilled to read about the company's initiative to bring more inclusive hiring practices to the company and influence new standards in the industry. This example is just one of many that sets the company apart from its competitors and why I am eager to join this thoughtful organization."