Are you ready to take a risk? - Associate Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

- Flexible with your schedule and life - You get to create your own schedule - Great for independent and hardworking individuals - Gives you the opportunity to push yourself to your own limits

Not cons but items worth considering if you are interested joining the team. . . - long workdays in the first couple months - I would work 12 -14 hour days in the beginning to keep high volume of meetings and get my practice started from scratch. - It is completely self-driven where you need to constantly improve your skills, test yourself, and consistently improve. Not great for people who need more hands-on help

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.

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.