don't believe the recruiter - Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

2.0
Aug 2, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

group health insurance, health/life insurance licenses are paid for by the company since you are really running your own business, you have all the time off you want.

Cons

-no real management -basically a pyramid scheme- they filter through hundreds of people a year to get contacts, have these young guys call who they know, set up joint work meetings with someone that is more tenured in the business. After being with the company for a little bit, you find out that most of these tenured guys have there calendars filled because of these younger reps. the business is not sustainable only off what they want for your prospecting. once you run out of people to call, you are pressured to leave and go somewhere else. I would approach this company with caution, unless you grew up in a wealthy family or have a lot of contacts with people that make bare minimum of 100k a year, don't bother getting involved. -highly discouraged to do cold calling when you run out of people that you personally know

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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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