What is the hiring process at TD Ameritrade?

The hiring process at TD Ameritrade is progressive and inclusive and includes multiple steps; these steps may include some or all of the following - phone screening, assessment test, work project, group panel interview, presentation, or one-on-ones.

The entire interview process takes between one to three months, including the background check and drug screening.

Application Process

Check out TD Ameritrade's career portal for information about the latest job posting and to read up on job descriptions and company values. To apply, you must first create an online account with a username and password.

When logged in to your profile, you can apply to multiple jobs listed on the organization's career site. You can also check the status of your application at any point during the hiring process and use the account to receive links for assessment tests and schedule interview times.

Each application requires you to upload your resume (through your computer or through a cloud storage site like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft OneDrive), which then is auto-filled into your application.

There is also an option to enter your information into each field manually. We recommend also uploading supporting documents such as references and work portfolio, as well as linking any relevant social media sites.

If your qualifications are a match for the role, anticipate a talent advisor from TD Ameritrade reaching out to you to schedule a phone call.

Phone Screening

An invite for a phone interview with a recruiter is sent out via email, so be sure to monitor your inbox and check your junk mail. Phone interviews typically last 30 to 45 minutes and are a deep dive into your background and interest in working at T d Ameritrade.

It is also a great opportunity for you to learn more about the position and company. Be sure to have questions on hand to ask the recruiter during your phone interview.

Assessment

After the initial phone screening, you may be sent a link for a series of online timed assessment tests. These assessment tests are designed to test job-specific skills, as well as gauge your personality and reaction to different possible work situations. Once a candidate passes the assessment tests, they are sent an invite for a half-day or full-day onsite interview session.

Interview Stage

They recommend trying to connect with something they are doing or asking questions to gather more information to leverage why you want to be a part of the team. You should be able to clearly articulate your work history and the transitions that you've had.

TD Ameritrade onsite interviewing is your first taste of just truly how collaborative and team-oriented they are because you're typically going to have a minimum of three people interviewing you, meaning a talent advisor and two hiring managers.

Upon accepting a job offer, the following financial industry-required background checks are completed: education and employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and FINRA licensing (if not already conducted earlier in the process)

Common TD Ameritrade interview questions include:

• Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and develop preventive measures

• What have you done to improve yourself in your career?

• How do you handle critique? Do you take it personally?

• What are some of the things you do to avoid rejecting cases submitted by advisors? Tell me about a time when someone ran into a complex situation, and you had to simplify it for them.

• Describe a situation where you had to meet an objective and describe how you did it?

• Describe a time that you went above and beyond for a customer?

• Why do you want to work at TD Ameritrade?

• Describe what the stock market is to an alien who just landed on Earth.