Working at Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee, WI: 11 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Milwaukee, WI Area

"I have worked here for the last year. I enjoy the company however they have a lack of training and resources available to help you."

"I started working in March and I have had a good experience."

"This is a great place to work and to advance."

"Great company to work for."

"Northwestern is going through some growing pains, but people are passionate about doing good work, and that shows."

"I have worked for Northwestern Mutual for more than couple of years and I got a chance to learn many advanced skills here. It's a great place to work and learn new skills."

What do you like about working at Northwestern Mutual?

"There were aspects that I enjoyed but aspects that I did not. I loathed the cold calling, but I loved the moving about and working with people."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You must be able to work with people and be very personable."

What don't you like about working at Northwestern Mutual?

"It only works for a certain type of people. This helps the company because they automatically weed out the poor workers."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Not much. The company has the right idea, it just did not work for me."

What do you like about working at Northwestern Mutual?

"I like the benefits you get with a large building and good technology and security. They have a free lunch everyday, credit union, convenient store, health center and fitness center in each of the 2 home office locations (Milwaukee and Franklin, WI). This is Northwestern Mutual's Corporate Office, not the McTigue Group."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure you know the company and what they are looking for like the back of your hand. You need to impress with attitude and knowledge. It is very hard to get through the very automated application process to land an interview. They hire more contractors so they can bring help in and out as needed without having to pay benefits."

What don't you like about working at Northwestern Mutual?

"NM doesn't allow for creativity and growth for contractors or low level employees. It makes for a very frustrating environment. Your opinions are not valued, are very micromanaged, and there is so much red tape, actual progress and change is nearly impossible."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would allow much more cross training and lateral and vertical moves for contractors and employees."

"Job security"

What do you like about working at Northwestern Mutual?

"Excellent work environment with so many perks."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be open and honest."

What don't you like about working at Northwestern Mutual?

"Career advancement can be difficult depending on position."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be more open to internal advancement for those getting education, and needing experience."