I applied online. I interviewed at New York Life (New York, NY)
Interview
Applied directly through Careers section cold (without connections) in early September. Had two half hour phone screenings, flown up for in-office interview in mid/late October (extremely pleasant experience--they took care of flight/hotel/car service and were very hospitable about it), received offer late October!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Typical behavioral questions, one or two analytical questions about cash flows and pricing premiums
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at New York Life (Dallas, TX) in Feb 2015
Interview
It was a 3 step interview. Two phone and one face to face with the hiring manger. The basic question regarding describe a time when...or how do you feel about... etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time that you had to overcome a difficult situation. How was it handled and what was the outcome?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at New York Life (Brooklyn, NY) in Apr 2015
Interview
Process took about a month. First interview with a partner, second was a compensation meeting where they make you believe you can earn six figures in first year. Third interview was more difficult, but still got an offer to start training. They have high turnover so will hire anyone.