Be aware you are starting your own business, and you WILL be asked to sale to friends and family - Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

2.0
Jun 6, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

The culture of the company is fantastic. Those who make it in the industry are all great, outgoing, caring individuals. Very professional, upbeat atmosphere. If you are one of the few that make it (5%), there is unlimited income potential.

Cons

I met the company at a career fair. The recruiters were very professional and sold me on the potential of the position. Throughout the interview process they did inform me that it was a commission based compensation system. They told me that there were weekly stipends and a signing bonus of $4,000 included. HOWEVER, in order to get the stipends unrealistic quotas must be reached, and to get the $4,000 you must meet reach the end of the 15 week training period and have each weekly quota reached. Make sure you understand that you ARE starting your own business, there is no compensation besides commission, and the process to receive your commission is long. Overall, for a new college graduate I would not advise taking this position, unless you have a large network of wealthy adults who you are more than willing to beg them to buy insurance from you.

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

This internship has allowed me to get real world experience from the very beginning. I've learned how to use LinkedIn Recruiter, make scheduling and screening phone calls, and gotten to shadow the Director of Recruitment during interviews. Compared to other internships that I applied for, Northwestern Mutual has allowed me to have far more exposure to what a real career in recruiting could look like. The office has a great energy and culture, and I am able to participate in fun team events, like going to the Cardinals baseball game. As for career growth, I really admire the emphasis that Northwestern Mutual places on growth and development. Through my time spent around this company, I've been personally and professionally challenged to grow. I've been given books to read, attended leadership meetings, and been given the opportunity to dive deep into my strengths. The management here has encouraged me to explore and shadow different roles to help me make an informed decision about what kind of careers I want to pursue after graduation. Overall, I can't recommend this company enough! They are truly focused on serving their clients well, and developing employees to reach their full potential.

Cons

None, I've had a great experience! This is an environment of growth, so it can require moments of being challenged and stretched to do things outside your comfort zone. I could see some people being uncomfortable with growth, so it's not the environment for everyone! But if you are willing to lean in, it will make such an impact on your life.

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