I applied through other source. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Virginia Beach, VA) in Apr 2012
Interview
The interview process is intense. They will try to scare you out of this business because very few people actually make it. They want to save the expense of training and licensing you if you aren't cut out for it. There were multiple interviews, fingerprinting, personality profiles, and out of area training. You will be sent to Richmond for 3 weeks to do a pretty intensive training.
There were four or five interviews, if you count the meeting with my future mentor. There were also a few personality assessments. Lots of paperwork. The finance industry is tightly regulated.
The first interview was easygoing and went fairly well. We talked a little on myself and what northwestern was all about. Because they wanted to see how I could fit in to their team and what I would bring.
I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Greenville, SC)
Interview
The process was smooth and straight forward. A lot of behavioral based questions, but relaxed and low stress. First phase is a phone screening followed by a teams or in person meeting.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about the most influential person in your life?