I applied through university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Dallas, TX) in Dec 2012
Interview
The application process consisted of four rounds. The first round was an information session that you attended with twenty or so other hopefuls. The next three rounds are just your basic interviews that you hold with different directors. You also have two assignments to complete as well between rounds.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work in the financial services industry?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Chicago, IL) in Feb 2025
Interview
The interview process was not that professional. It was basically a sales pitch why you should join their company. They said that you didn't need any prior financial knowledge despite it being a finance role. They claimed that they will teach you everything you will need to be an expert which doesn't make sense when people like me are in school for a finance degree.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me about how I feel about calling clients and facilitating sales
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Chicago, IL) in Oct 2024
Interview
The first round I had a zoom call and the first 20 minutes of it I was asked basic interview questions. Last 10 minutes of the interview she was giving me a presentation.
I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Brookfield, WI)
Interview
Three rounds of interviews, increasing intensity. I didn't really have too much of an issue with it, but based on what I've read about the company, I made sure that there weren't any major red flags throughout the interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: How comfortable are you with commission-based pay?
