Great place to work if you LOVE sales, commission, and breaking even for first 5 yrs - Financial Representative Intern Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

3.0
Jul 28, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Solid training, people are always willing to help. Great work environment. Not captive.... meaning you can always sell other products. Throughout my two years, the internship has changed me into a smarter and completed professional. I was able to tie in what i learned at nmfn and apply it to other jobs. I am a better salesman more professional. Great opportunity to learn if you put in the work. Although the pay is a bit lower due to commission only.... you do learn alot! My first summer i ended up making 5000.00.... which is higher than what my friends were making working and interning at a corporate firm. Overall, I made a decent income part time selling life and health insurance.... my health insurance amounted to 50 dollars residual monthly... pretty neat! Essentially the firm is great to learn and work for if you LOVE sales, commission structure, and putting in very hardwork for 5 yrs

Cons

Once u leave the firm u can't take ur book of nmfn clients with u.... they charge you for office space after ur first year of fulltime... other than that... it is a solid firm!

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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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