I applied through university. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (New York, NY) in May 2012
Interview
Hiring process itself tends to be very fast paced. I applied through college career center, and was offered a phone interview within few days, and a walk-in interview within a week. Interview very general, they asked me questions about any sales experience, and asked me whether I would feel okay with 100% commission .
There were four or five interviews, if you count the meeting with my future mentor. There were also a few personality assessments. Lots of paperwork. The finance industry is tightly regulated.
The first interview was easygoing and went fairly well. We talked a little on myself and what northwestern was all about. Because they wanted to see how I could fit in to their team and what I would bring.
I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Greenville, SC)
Interview
The process was smooth and straight forward. A lot of behavioral based questions, but relaxed and low stress. First phase is a phone screening followed by a teams or in person meeting.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about the most influential person in your life?