Your true career begins here... - Director of Career Development Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

5.0
Feb 16, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The vision and passion that everyone has in them, added with the great respect management has for all who work within the team. It is a team environment, but with the autonomy of becoming whatever level of greatness you would like to be. There is no ceiling, but there is an incredible foundation! Seeing the impact that each of the representatives has with their clients, knowing that each was trained with vision that it is about the quality of the relationships with our clients, not the quantity. Opportunity is a word I hear a lot with the reps, and each has thier own definition of what it means to them, and Northwestern Mutual has provided them with the path to seize it.

Cons

You must have your own drive - that is something that can not be taught. It is effort+perisistency+passion = rewards

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5.0
Jul 11, 2026
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Pros

Flexibility in hours and WFH. Creative control on financial planning. High standards of excellence. Excellent work environment - new office downtown. Sense of fulfillment helping people achieve financial independence.

Cons

Very challenging career path for the first few years with huge financial payoffs in the future.

5.0
Jun 17, 2026
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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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