New job requires SIE, 7, 63
Just accepted an offer in the beginning of June with a start date mid-August and today (one month later), got an email from the company to access the SIE study materials they sent me and schedule the exam in 48 hours.
The issue I want to point out isn't on the company, they have a system that works for them and they do that. My issue is that IF you guys accept a job that requires the SIE, then you need to immediately get the study materials (I used Kaplan), then go to the SIE website and sign up without the voucher ($100) and just take it (I studied for three weeks and passed).
The reason for this is if you fail, you have another 30 days in your back pocket to retake. If I had waited for the company to send me everything, and failed, I'd be up a creek.
TL/DR: The SECOND you get a job offer that requires you have the SIE, DO NOT wait for the company to send you the materials/links/vouchers for the exam, DO IT YOURSELF.