Absolutely the best company in the Milwaukee area to work for - Systems Specialist Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

5.0
May 21, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Very employee focused company. Everybody feels that they have at least some voice and are encouraged to speak up. The benefits package is second only to government employees (pension, health care, etc.)

Cons

Lower monetary compensation then similiar positions in the area. There is a lot of red tape involved with making system changes (some of it works really well, a lot of it is more of a hinderance.)

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5.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

The company has an immense amount of resources to help employees be successful. They also invest so much into the professional development of their employees.

Cons

It's not an easy role to be in. You have to take personal risk and step out of your comfort zone. There's a lot of ups and downs in the role

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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