Northwestern Mutual Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"While Northwestern Mutual is a reputable company, I found making 60 cold calls a day very tedious. My manager, although a very nice man, was not very supportive in helping me learn the trade. I did, however, work with a colleague, and he and I completed policies for some top companies in Naples."

"They were a great company with a strong background that needs to change a few things."

"I had a great time and met many new people"

What do you like about working at Northwestern Mutual?

"I was an independent contractor so I was able to work at my own pace and use my own judgement to perform my tasks. I also got to work with new people every day and each clients situation was different."

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

"Its a great company, requires self motivation, and if you don't enjoy talking and meeting with new people its not the career path for you. I think there is a lot of potential for success with the company but its just not what I am looking for in my career path."

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

"I was unhappy with the inconsistencies in being paid. I was paid on 100% commission based on new clients and the amount of business they brought to the company. While this way of being paid was fair in my eyes it made my personal financial plans hard to anticipate because of the ups and downs in the industry."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management at Northwestern Mutual was great. They provided an industry leading sales school as well as upper management support. The team of individuals I worked closest with were very supportive and were in the industry to help people not just make money which was nice!"

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."

What do you like about working at Northwestern Mutual?

"This company is solid and has job security that is difficult to find."

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

"Be prepared to discuss examples of how you showed appropriate behavior in difficult situations. They focus highly on competencies."

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

"It is pretty conservative. It is considered the nice company and many times people do not want to rock the boat."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"NM is still very conservative in dress and behaviors.. It can be somewhat stifling."