Why did you apply to work for Edward Jones?

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

Avoid giving a general response that fits any company. Instead, ensure that the details of your response are highly specific to Edward Jones.

There are many places you could work, and Edward Jones wants to know why they are the stand-out employer for you. Genuinely consider why you want to work for this organization over one of its competitors. Then, take the time to carve out a unique reason that reaches beyond the surface. A surface reason would be because you know someone who works there. A compelling reason is that Edward Jones' business principles or mission resonate deeply with you.

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.

"I chose to apply to Edward Jones for many reasons. In addition to its positive reputation in the finance industry, I appreciate that Edward Jones puts efforts into closing the gender gap in the financial sector. This company's programs have trained thousands of women to upskill and pursue lucrative careers in finance. Edward Jones knows that empowering women makes sense for the economy and the finance industry's growth. This awareness is one of the most compelling reasons I want to become a part of this team. There will be many opportunities for me to contribute while being able to proudly say that I work for an organization that supports women in finance."