I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at New York Life (South San Francisco, CA) in May 2009
Interview
Got the interview through the main team manager out of the local branch, was at a buddies referal meeting with friends where he pretty much trys to make his first sale and start his feferal leads, the manager was there backing him up called out alot of the BS in what I thought they were trying to sell being the sceptic that I am, they baited me in and I have interviewed twice now. I have a third interview coming up pretty soon, it seems to good to be true I'm sure theres alot of ins and outs I dont know seeing as how Im coming from a 180 degree change in carrer but theres only one way I know to find out and thats feet first and knees deep. The company its self is very respectful, proffessional and so far on the up and up, It could all be a front to lure me and potential agents like me in to get a few sales but that seems like a whole lot of paperwork and trouble for a few thousand dollars and some closed policies. I have done a weekends worth of full internet digging and yet havn't found one truly negative event or circumstance with the company, other than a past disgruntled employee or agent who wasn't cut out for sales. All in all seems like a good company and a tough business, but what would'nt be when your playing with someone elses money.
I applied online. I interviewed at New York Life (Saint Louis, MO)
Interview
Via zoom I was interviewed by two individuals that started off asking questions about hobbies and thing you like to do outside of work as an icebreaker. the other questions that they asked were pertaining to work history and how it connects with the the role you applied for. a good amount of customer based questions as well as sales questions. it was said everyone come in as a sales agent and the position is 100 percent performance based, no hourly wage attached. They stated the average agent makes around 100k per year.
3 part, 1st is very conversational, they pitch company and you get to know manager. 2nd is compensation interview, third is marketing. all run through manager who will eventually be your mentor once you get to New York Life
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your comforts and discomforts in meetings and discussions.
I applied online. I interviewed at New York Life in Feb 2020
Interview
The process was fairly easy. I scheduled an interview within 3 weeks of submitting the application. The partner that I interviewed with asked personality questions and was much less concerned about work experience.