Northwestern Mutual Careers and Employment

There are a lot of great advisors working at the company that promote good culture and want to see you succeed.

In the El Paso area it will be 4 interviews. I was told, out of 30 interview; only one would get hired. Take it as you will, it sounds like a scam.

The interview process is going to be different for each network and further, for each individual office. My process was rather lengthy (6+ weeks) that included a thorough introduction to Northwestern Mutual and how they work with clients. It included a phone screen, multiple in-person interviews and I was even invited on a company-sponsored retreat before being fully on-boarded. That being said, there is a tendency to over-promise on expected compensation and to shy away from exactly how much work will be needed to make the position work. It's a phenomenal opportunity for the right person.

In the El Paso area it will be 4 interviews. I was told, out of 30 interview; only one would get hired. Take it as you will, it sounds like a scam.

The interview process is going to be different for each network and further, for each individual office. My process was rather lengthy (6+ weeks) that included a thorough introduction to Northwestern Mutual and how they work with clients. It included a phone screen, multiple in-person interviews and I was even invited on a company-sponsored retreat before being fully on-boarded. That being said, there is a tendency to over-promise on expected compensation and to shy away from exactly how much work will be needed to make the position work. It's a phenomenal opportunity for the right person.

I was just extended an offer and asked if instructions for background and drug screening would be included in the offer email. The recruiter told me there is no drug test, just background check.

Sales experience is not necessary, nor is a clean drug test. The most important factors are: (1) Your ability to buy into the “ Company Line” that purchasing life insurance, or managing risk, is a crucial service that you are able to provide your clients. (2) Kind of a second part of number one is your willingness and ability to go to any lengths to “help” your loved one and friends by providing them this “service” so that you can get ahead. (3) Your ability to turn a blind eye, shut off that little voice inside yourself, look the other way, don’t ask to many questions, or simply filter out what information you hear and repeat such that you can continue to sleep at night and live with yourself despite what you are doing every day. You are not required to be smart or attractive or rich or anything to succeed at NM. You just have to be a tiny bit less than completely honest; just a wee bit less than totally forthright. Just keep telling yourself “it’s only a little bit wrong, right?”

You have to pay for everything you do there yourself.

Never, you get paid when you sell

The interview process is going to be different for each network and further, for each individual office. My process was rather lengthy (6+ weeks) that included a thorough introduction to Northwestern Mutual and how they work with clients. It included a phone screen, multiple in-person interviews and I was even invited on a company-sponsored retreat before being fully on-boarded. That being said, there is a tendency to over-promise on expected compensation and to shy away from exactly how much work will be needed to make the position work. It's a phenomenal opportunity for the right person.

Sales experience is not necessary, nor is a clean drug test. The most important factors are: (1) Your ability to buy into the “ Company Line” that purchasing life insurance, or managing risk, is a crucial service that you are able to provide your clients. (2) Kind of a second part of number one is your willingness and ability to go to any lengths to “help” your loved one and friends by providing them this “service” so that you can get ahead. (3) Your ability to turn a blind eye, shut off that little voice inside yourself, look the other way, don’t ask to many questions, or simply filter out what information you hear and repeat such that you can continue to sleep at night and live with yourself despite what you are doing every day. You are not required to be smart or attractive or rich or anything to succeed at NM. You just have to be a tiny bit less than completely honest; just a wee bit less than totally forthright. Just keep telling yourself “it’s only a little bit wrong, right?”

I'm not sure how exactly the question was stated, I do remember it being similar to " What do you feeling is your greatest weakness?" it is then continued with "How did you overcome/use this weakness to improve yourself and a team?"