New York Life Account Executive interview experience

No offer

Hard

Negative

United StatesPosted Apr 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My first step was a Zoom screening, and then they moved me into a longer, more formal-feeling sequence that centered on sales training and proving I could handle the setup.

After the initial call, they required me to sit through a three-hour seminar about the company and the role. It wasn’t just casual conversation—it was meant to get me aligned with how they work.

To progress, I had to complete an unpaid 50-hour online training and then take a test. If I didn’t pass, that was it. There was also a catch that stood out: I had to front money for the test (and they said they’d pay it back only if I got hired). The job itself was completely commissioned, with no salary, and they were clear that I’d be responsible for finding my own clients. The question that really

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