New York Life Sales Representative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 54 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at New York Life.
New York Life
Sales
Mid Easy Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
I took a quiz first, then I spoke with the hiring manager who gave me a lot of info about the role and the process. After that, I talked to some other people in the company.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to work in sales?
- Why are you interested in this particular position?
- Is earning money a strong motivator for you?
New York Life
Sales Representative
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I found the job on Monster and a recruiter from New York Life contacted me the next day via email. The following day, I had my first interview, which was a preliminary one. The office is really close to Grand Central. I didn't have to wait long in the lobby. The Senior Representative I met was friendly and explained a lot about New York Life Insurance Co. and why it's a good place to start a career. We chatted for about 45 minutes, and he asked me basic questions about myself, my background, and my aspirations. After that, I took a 10-minute online assessment to see if I was a good fit for the company's values and the role. A few hours after the interview, the Senior Representative sent an email thanking me and saying it was nice meeting me. The email also included some reading material about the company, which he asked me to review and respond to thoughtfully. Once I sent my response, he mentioned he'd contact me about a second round interview where I'd learn more about the company and the role and meet the Senior Partner. So far, the process has been fast, and New York Life seems like a good place to begin my career.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- How do you feel an insurance salesperson's earnings stack up against other sales professionals?
- What is your expected earning for the first year?
- How many hours do you believe are needed for a successful career in sales?
New York Life
Sales Team Leader
Lead Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
You fill out a questionnaire about your personality type. Then, you have an interview with a partner where you discuss your experience and why you'd be a good fit for the job. It's a pretty straightforward process.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you licensed in insurance?
New York Life Sales Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from New York Life interview reports.
“How do you feel an insurance salesperson's earnings stack up against other sales professionals?”
Read reports →“What makes the financial stability of New York Life significant to you?”
Read reports →“What do you know about New York Life?”
Read reports →“Write down 5 memories from different age groups in an email response.”
Read reports →“Are you prepared for the possibility of not earning any income for the initial two years?”
Read report →“What is your expected earning for the first year?”
Read report →“Tell me about someone close to you and ask them how they would describe you in three words.”
Read report →“Are you prepared to manage your role as an independent business, including handling your own state and federal tax filings on a quarterly and annual basis?”
Read report →“Is earning money a strong motivator for you?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 54 New York Life interview reports.