Great If Your Friends and Family Need Insurance. If Not, Get Ready to Dial Until Your Number Shows Up As “Spam Likely”. - Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

2.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Great place to learn how many people from your high school still answer unknown phone numbers - Excellent training in handling rejection - Great place to learn the difference between working in finance and selling financial products - Strong networking opportunities with your extended family

Cons

- 100% commission compensation structure with no base salary (get ready for some clawbacks) - Heavy reliance on squeezing business out of friends, family, and personal contacts - Recruiting process does not accurately reflect the day-to-day nature of the role - Extremely high turnover - Best suited for people who already have a large network of affluent contacts. Much tougher if you’re starting from scratch - Be prepared for your personal relationships to be viewed as potential business opportunities

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5.0
26 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Amazing culture, supportive mentors and leadership, everyone wants you to succeed and will help get you there.

Cons

You need to have a disciplined mindset and a strong work ethic in order to be successful

5.0
17 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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