If you love sales you will love this career - Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

3.0
4 Sept 2008
Recommend
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Pros

To be your own boss. Take time off when you want it. Schedule your days to your needs. Communicate with many people daily. Solve real life issues that affect people in the future. Your income potential is dependant of you. The group I was with spent a lot of time training, and building a well balanced team. You can get valuable advice from just about anyone. The systems put in place maximize productivity. The leaders within the company are very positive outgoing people. The wealthier the market you get into the more money you can make. Did I mention you make your own hours?

Cons

It is very hard to get started. You need to devote a lot of time up front, when you don't know you will make it. It is a commission’s based career. You have to sell the rest of your life. In the begging you will experience huge business cycles. Prospecting clients is not that easy at first, and getting referrals. The job may feel redundant. You have to pay for everything. A rep may tell you that they make a lot of money, but much of it goes to pay expenses. All in do what you love and you with succeed!

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5.0
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Pros

Work Life Balance, Benefits, Diversity in NY office

Cons

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5.0
17 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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