Desjardins Insurance Agent Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Desjardins.
Desjardins
Insurance Agent
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Group Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Other
The interview experience was great. The Desjardins team was really nice and made it not feel like a big competition even though it was a group interview. I found out I'd be moving on to background checks within a few hours, and the background check only took 2-5 business days to clear. Basically, they asked the 'tell me about yourself' question and then 2 follow-up questions based on my answers. Then we did 2 group problem-solving activities based on an insurance situation.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What do you understand about this role, and why are you interested in Desjardins? Please also discuss your academic and professional background.
Desjardins
Insurance Agent
Entry Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Group Take home Group Background check Offer
Interview formats
Group Other
It was a three step interview process. Started with a small group interview to get to know you, then some online assessments, and finally a group interview. The group interviews were pretty straightforward with simple questions. The first one went well. The second one was supposed to be two and a half hours as stated in the email, but it ended up being almost four hours. The groups have about 5-7 people, and people tend to talk a lot to impress the hiring managers. If you have insurance knowledge and education, they really want you. I got invited to the final interview before I even finished the online assessments. After they offer you a position, you still need to talk to a linguist to test your English skills and get 2 references. It's a very long and drawn-out process that doesn't feel very personal.
Confirmed questions1 question
- You have to sell random products or services to the interviewers.
Desjardins
Insurance Agent
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
Applied on their website via indeed link, got a phone interview in 2 days. Then they invited me for an in-person group interview which was a week later. The group interview had 2 managers and 2 HR people, plus other candidates. It wasn't super hard, mostly scenarios and impromptu sales pitches. They also tested our phone skills. They let us know about the job offer a week or few days after. We also had to bring an item representing ourselves to present.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What value would you bring to the company?
- What makes you the best candidate for this role?
- Describe your approach to establishing a connection with a customer.
Desjardins Insurance Agent Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Desjardins interview reports.
“Could you list 20 key factors that affect auto premiums?”
Read reports →“Could you sell this pen?”
Read reports →“What coverages do you think we should recommend to this client?”
Read reports →“Why Desjardins, and how would you persuade a client to choose Desjardins insurance?”
Read reports →“Why did you choose Desjardins”
Read report →“Given specific client profiles, can you identify appropriate or inappropriate premiums?”
Read report →“Can you tell us about the item you brought and why you chose it to represent yourself?”
Read report →“Can you simulate a phone conversation between a client and yourself?”
Read report →“How would you approach discussing a non-insurance product with a client, using a given photograph as a prompt, and what key questions would you ask?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Desjardins interview reports.