One of the best companies to work for - Systems Specialist Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

5.0
Oct 18, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

NM has a great benefits package and listens to their employees. The work-life balance is important to this company, and its something that comes up during review periods if you seem to be spending too much time at the office. Work at home is flexible within the Information Systems department, so if something comes up (you or child is sick, errands to run, delivery expected) you are allowed to work at home.

Cons

The pay is low compared to similar jobs outside the company, but the benefits make up for it. There is a lot of bureaucracy at the company, and its very difficult to get a systems change done. Plus, the rules governing the systems change process is about to get a lot more restrictive, making any systems administrator's job a LOT more difficult! The reason behind the red tape is that it's imperative systems remain available to our clients, as any down time results in lost revenue. Which is understandable, but still makes our jobs harder.

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Pros

- Flexible with your schedule and life - You get to create your own schedule - Great for independent and hardworking individuals - Gives you the opportunity to push yourself to your own limits

Cons

Not cons but items worth considering if you are interested joining the team. . . - long workdays in the first couple months - I would work 12 -14 hour days in the beginning to keep high volume of meetings and get my practice started from scratch. - It is completely self-driven where you need to constantly improve your skills, test yourself, and consistently improve. Not great for people who need more hands-on help

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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