Pretty good - Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

4.0
Apr 23, 2010
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Pros

set your own hours good metrics for performance high commission rates you choose your clients, not your supervisor guidance from experienced reps when you start unlimited income potential depending on how hard you want to work ethically sound and honest reimbursement for licensing expenses fortune 500 company name is a great resume builder

Cons

no fixed salary makes it difficult to budget at first. This does stabilize and increase steadily as you work Sensitive to economic changes. October 2008 sent us scrambling to maintain clients instead of getting new ones insurance salesman reputation. Northwestern isn't like other insurance companies, but prospective clients don't know this at first.

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5.0
Jul 13, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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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