NMFN - Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

3.0
Apr 5, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible schedule and very good income opportunity. If you are a go-getter, this could be a very good position for you long-term. Great training program. Excellent accountability. Excellent product. Management is VERY willing to help in any way possible, which is also true about most of the experience reps in the office. GREAT people work for NMFN.

Cons

100% commission. They also do a poor job of letting you know what types of expenses are going to be incurred, and when they are going to take them out of your check. The people at NMFN definitely drink the company "kool aid" wayyyy too often. To them, there is no other place to work in the world that can offer what they can. Although their business model is tried and true, it is definitely NOT for everyone.

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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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