I applied through LinkedIn, and then got a call from their branch. The first call was pretty casual and some promotional material for AXA, and the questions were unexpected, especially if you didn't read these postings, and I was stumbling with them, however they still asked me to apply through the link they sent (which means they called without knowing much about me or seeing my resume). After you apply through their website, a local manager will call to make an appointment. Went to that interview, and it was almost the same as the phone call. It was more in-depth as far as what AXA does and how they sell their products. They wanted me to come up with a list of people that I can call and offer our products to. If you are uncomfortable doing this, as I am, they state that this is not the position for you. When you hear the term "finance professional", you expect financial knowledge to be shown, this position sounds more like a sales position. Some people are comfortable with that. I am comfortable with a sales position, just not so much with selling to friends and family. Especially since they became friends, because I wasn't trying to sell them anything. After this interview, if they feel it is a good fit, which is based on the list you come up with, they will sponsor you to take a set of exams that get you licensed, Series 7, Series 66, and Life and Health. After successfully passing these exams, you will be placed on a paid AXA training program. After that you will get a contract. Expect no less than 2 months for all of this to be completed.