Don't waste your time here! - Anonymous employee Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

1.0
Oct 18, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

NM home office is very dedicated to its field force and clients. If you are in an upper management role, you will be treated very well. The culture is very strong (which is also a con).

Cons

The home office is not friendly to new employees, women, younger generations, or anyone who is different. They also have very weak managers. And there are a lot of people who don't do anything useful; and then they treat assistants and other office staff like trash. It's deplorable. I feel like I am wasting my years of business experience on this place, it's a joke! For those of you who have real life business experience don't even waste your time here.

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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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