I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual in Mar 2013
Interview
First, they contacted me over the phone and asked if I'd like to come in and hear a little bit more about the opportunity. The first "interview" pretty much consists of the recruiter(s) asking you about your network and who you know that you could potentially sell life insurance to. They also tell you about earnings potential and how a few people managed to make 6-figure salaries. Following the second interview you're asked to compile a list of 100-200 people you know and their phone numbers. The list is due at the third interview. I chose to decline the opportunity for a third interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Would you be able to compile a list of 200 names and numbers of people you could potentially sell life insurance to?
I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Hartford, CT)
Interview
Was told about the program and how I would need to get certified to sell life insurance in order to participate in the program. The interviewer was laid back and relaxed. It was a group interview.
I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (San Jose, CA)
Interview
Three rounds with calls with the head of hiring and with the head of the department, all behavioral questions were asked at each round to get to know you and your network
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Skokie, IL) in Mar 2026
Interview
It’s a three round interview, but it really more about getting to know you as a person no technicals. The second and third interview was the recruiter speaking on the job overview.