Prudential Employee Reviews for Financial Services Associate

"Burned out from commission only pay."

What do you like about working at Prudential?

"I really liked the software applications that we could use to improve our client presentations and all that I have learned from the senior associates."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure that you're up for the challenge and pressure of commissions only and you have to enjoy business walking to enjoy it too."

What don't you like about working at Prudential?

"I did not like the commission only approach and the lack of funds available for individual client marketing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Give each associate a small base pay to release the commission-only anxiety and improve customer care."

"Awesome company to work for."

What do you like about working at Prudential?

"I liked the flexibility I had with my schedule."

What don't you like about working at Prudential?

"My senior leadrship made statements when I was first hired that they could not or failed to back up."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest more monitoring of the gemini relationships to ensure the proper growth of the young advisor."

"Solid insurance firm, needs management and structural help."

What do you like about working at Prudential?

"Love my colleagues and working with families to meet their insurance needs."

What don't you like about working at Prudential?

"Compensation is not adequate and too much micro-management."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Restructure the program for new associates."

What do you like about working at Prudential?

"They have a great environment, as well as training system is amazing. The team was like one big family. It was challenging work but rewarding."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The have 7 interviews that are very difficult to pass. First, they check your IQ, it's kind of like analytical questions. Second, telephone interview during which you speak with the clients on the phone. Then, interpersonal skills interview where they check how social you are, how can you build rapport with the investors and clients. Next, interview with the managing director who is going to ask you the questions why do you like sales, financial services and self-employment. Then there will be couple of other interviews containing general questions."

What don't you like about working at Prudential?

"I like everything, but the market is wrong right now for financial service."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They should decrease the amount of interviews when they hire people."

"Typical career agent environment."

What do you like about working at Prudential?

"Gave me all my licenses."

What don't you like about working at Prudential?

"Boiler room sales."