Heed the Warnings - Senior Director Engineering Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

1.0
21 Mar 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Not sure if I can find a pro. There are so many jobs, remote, and the like so why settle?

Cons

- There is a unique culture here but not a positive one. NM has the money to market and sell a different version of itself, but know that the lying and deceit is a cultural norm and the leadership is leading it. - They do not keep up with the market in Salaries, and they know it. If you do get a great offer, They will find a way to justify 'normalizing' things in the next year. -One review noted how they stopped 401K contributions, this is true. The past few years have been their biggest record years. Why? Explanation: They can contribute to a pension at the same rate which vests at 3 years or 401k which vests now. What might help their terrible retention? - An example of Leadership from the bottom. They will champion Diversity & Inclusion, but they have a true 'Boy's club' mentality at the top. The things I have seen in 2022 are just OMG. Unless you are in this club, know you will be held to account for their standards. - It is normal for leadership to blatantly lie. I love how they championed 'being honest' when in large groups but soon as the door closes... - A favorite memory: A long expensive video produced mocking not giving employees bonus's. -This was the first job to completely destroy work/life balance with absolutely Zero motivation to do it. (I have worked at jobs where deadlines DO matter for a sale or a real reason)

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Pros

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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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