Hired then fired before I even worked. - Financial Advisor Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

1.0
5 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Solid training program They pay for your licenses and classes

Cons

Commission only Now, here's the fun part. I was hired, worked through the onboarding processes, passed the exam and received my insurance certifications. After I worked out my two weeks (which I put in at a time my mentor suggested so that the schedule meshed well) and right after my last day at my previous employer, they contacted me to say I should just look for employment elsewhere. Out of concerns that they didn't want to put me in a position where I couldn't pay my bills (takes time to accrue commissions). Yet, they had put me in that position anyway, even more so since I was out two jobs. Other reasonings were based on my personal bank account, which they never actually saw. And this topic had already been touched upon after the first interview (out of 3 total). We were also pressed to compose a list of 200 people to contact to start our book of business. It was not made clear to me that this apparently had to be 200 people we knew or associated with. Unfortunately, I don't even know this many people and despite actually having a list of over 300, they still had concerns. There was a lot of effort wasted and high stress regarding the entire situation.

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5.0
6 July 2026
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Pros

Work Life Balance, Benefits, Diversity in NY office

Cons

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5.0
17 June 2026
Recommend
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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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