A lot of the negatives don't get revealed - Anonymous employee Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

1.0
Jul 6, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Free lunches on campus at Home Office

Cons

Too many. I worked at home office and the company started over-promising huge technology changes that did not work or deliver, causing chaos to the departments that had to hear it straight from their clients - those that sell insurance. Work loads tripled, as budgeting tightened, all because more money goes to landscaping and shine new building downtown, than to employees who took on more work than teams could handle. Solutions were not offered to those teams, it was merely a "just tell them we're looking into it". Little support given in hard situations. I was a contractor, so after three years, no pay raises based on increased work loads or if you're doing well. Little benefits because of contractor status, also, it always seemed frowned upon to take time off even though you didn't have PTO, so it didn't cost them anything. There was also no room to grow and the likelihood of becoming a permanent employee was very difficult. Sometimes it takes contractors years to get in as permanent.

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Cons

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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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