Strong management, little support - Anonymous employee Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

3.0
Jan 23, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Northwestern Mutual offers one of the best insurance products to its clients. Executive level managers are some of the best in the business.

Cons

Financial Representatives are 100% commission from the start. Company focuses on insurance products far more than its investment advisory business.

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- 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
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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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