I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Mount Laurel, NJ) in Jan 2013
Interview
Very easy. Just getting to know you. An informational interviewed followed by a phone interview. Than the final was a 10 minute presentation via Skype about yourself. The process is easy so caution what exactly are the skills needed.
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?