Not for everyone. - College Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

3.0
Jan 10, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

If you (or your parents) have a strong professional network in the area you wish to work, this is a great job to get some sales experience and make some money.

Cons

If you wish to intern in a area that you have limitied professional contacts (say less than 50) this internship can get very difficult and very frusting. In addition to being an expense and a wasted line on a resume.

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5.0
Jul 21, 2026
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Pros

- Deep Client Relationships and Impact - High Income Potential - Schedule Flexibility - Creating Enterprise Value - Incredible peers and mentorship

Cons

- Difficult at the beginning - High expectations

5.0
Jun 17, 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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