New York Life Sales Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 42 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at New York Life.
New York Life
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was super quick and felt more like a sales pitch than a real job interview. They hype up ‘unlimited earning potential’ and ‘being your own boss,’ but it’s 100% commission-based, meaning no guaranteed paycheck. You also have get a license and training upfront. They really push recruiting, which makes it feel more like an MLM than a legit insurance job. If you’re looking for stable income, ask a lot of questions before committing. Definitely not for everyone.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me a bit about yourself?
New York Life
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was pleasant and offered a lot of useful information. The person interviewing me was open to questions. After I found out more about the job and what they were looking for, I realized it wasn't the right fit for me, but I appreciated them taking the time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your past jobs?
New York Life
Sales Associate
Senior Average Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
It was a three part interview process. The first two interviews were pretty good, and they made it seem like there was good training available for new hires to get started easily and make good money. However, they didn't really get into the main parts of the job, which came out in a 'practice survey' assignment given between the second and third (and final) interview. For this assignment, you have to talk to your friends and family about their insurance needs.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you feel about reaching out to your acquaintances to discuss their life insurance requirements?
New York Life Sales Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from New York Life interview reports.
“Out of all your friends on Facebook, how many would you say know you?”
Read reports →“How many people are in your network?”
Read reports →“What's your strategy for selling insurance to a teenager?”
Read reports →“Are you ready to ask your friends and family to purchase insurance?”
Read reports →“What do you like about our store?”
Read report →“Do you know people who would be interested in buying our product?”
Read report →“What is your understanding of our company's operations at NYL?”
Read report →“What would your family and friends say about you?”
Read report →“In your opinion, what qualities define a successful salesperson?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 42 New York Life interview reports.