You start by doing an assessment that see's if your personality is the right fit for the job. Typically they want ambitious, independent, strong minded people. after you pass that you will have an interview with a partner if you are a good fit then you will have a few assignments, (prospect list 200+, interview a few family and friends on what they feel about you as an advisor, call a couple Thrivent advisor and ask what the job is like and whatever question you come up with to see if you want to make it your career.) Once you have completed the assignments you will have an interview with a regional director if all goes well you will then be offered the job and begin training for your securities licensing.