It's all about the office - Intern Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

3.0
Oct 15, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Great opportunity for after college work. The support pay is wonderful and the amount of support from Full-time Reps is awesome. Great if the agency office is well established.

Cons

It's all really about the office you work for. My office is a brand new one. The Director of Operations is completely new and has no idea whats going on. I was given the material to study for my state licensing test, it was up to me to pay for the initial test as well as they money for my state license. They said it was going to be reimbursed, but I'm twelve weeks in and I haven't seen a penny. I was promised $100 a week in support pay, and still haven't received it. It took the DoO ten weeks to get me contracted! It has been a total waste of time for me. I would recommend this internship only to those with a well established office.

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5.0
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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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