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Updated Feb 14, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual
Posted Feb 14, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2010 (took 2 weeks)
I had a face to face interview that just went over behavioral issues and consisted of many fit questions. Lasted about 30 minutes, then was invited to headquarters for an in depth interview.
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Reason for Declining
I had offers elsewhere that were more appealing.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual
Posted Feb 8, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 in Newtown, PA (took 2 days)
I was told about this job by a mutual friend who said there were looking for some new people in their office. I got a call from the recruiter a few days later to set up an interview and proceeded do so. The first interview was with the recruiter only and lasted about an hour asking mostly about my background and went down my resume. They asked what I felt were some odd questions, here are few examples, "Do you get a long well with your parents?" "Do you have siblings?" "Did you like your childhood?" A bit odd series of questioning to sell life insurance, but whatever. The interview was pretty easy the recruiter was taking all kinds of notes to save for the follow-up interview. The final question was for me to list a few friends I might know who wanted to work there as well, again a bit odd, when I first heard it but, I now know what they are up to. The second interview was with the managing director and lasted a bit over an hour. He went over this online personality test I had to take, I actually didn't score to well on it he said but they brought me back in anyway, I got a 10 out of 19. The test asked some pretty dumb questions It made me out to be dull, boring and lazy which is not the case. Anyway we went over that for a while and the compensation and training . It is all commission based, and during training you get paid up to 8k but you have to reach certain goals, each time you hit a goal IE schedule 25 appointments you get 1k, etc. Getting back to the interview, at the end the manager gave me "homework" which was bring in a list of 200 names and numbers of people that may be interested in selling insurance to, and I have to give a survey to 15 people I know, which consisted of questions about me, but the kicker was on the back there was space for them to list 10 people they know who would be interested in insurance and the guy actually said that's the main thing about the survey, to get names. I wasn't thrilled about doing this but gave it a shot I have about 100 names when I got the job I really wanted in another field so I dropped this like a hot potato. Even if I didn't get the other job I doubt I would continue with this, it would not have been for me, especially giving them names with out being hired, seems a bit odd. But if you think you are up to it, they seem like a good company, to work for, if you are all about money you will do fine there.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual
Posted Feb 7, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 in Los Angeles, CA (took 2 weeks)
Professional, quick, 100% commission
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Reason for Declining
100% commission
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual
Posted Jan 13, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 in Dallas, TX (took a day)
I submitted an application through the school, and received a phone call a day later to schedule an interview. Upon arriving on site, I received a question air over entrepreneurial skill. Then went into the interview room, which consisted of personality based questions. Then realized I would be selling insurance to my network, and I didn't want to become the pushy insurance sales person. I told them this was not for me.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual
Posted Jan 8, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 (took 2 weeks)
Consisted of three face-2-face interviews. First with recruiter, second with a team leader, and third with the managing director. Overall simple questions, just looking for young, outgoing people who are willing to work hard. They like an emphasis on liking to work with others, meet new people, be flexible, not work behind a desk.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Inappropriate?
Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual
Posted Dec 19, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 (took 2 days)
Very professional, fast paced, they know what they are looking for in a candidate. They know about this website and ..."cringe because when we read what people write it is dead on." They will ask very personal questions such as ages of your family members and your financial situation including a request to provide your savings and asset history.
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Reason for Declining
I was told I would be a 1099 subcontractor. I am not seeking 1099 status. It is hard to be objective and think of a client's best needs when your needs are contingent upon commission.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual
Posted Dec 2, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 (took 5 days)
The interview took about 30 minutes. Standard questions but asked a lot about my family and connections I had. Also asked for recommendations of friends that they can reach out to to interview. Was told I would hear back within a few days but never did.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual
Posted Nov 25, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in Charleston, SC (took a day)
I interviewed with a recruiter for a Financial Representative Internship with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. The interview lasted approximately one hour. During the interview I was asked basic questions about my career aspirations (where I expect to see myself in the next 5-10 years). I was also asked about my personal lifestyle (hobbies, interests, etc), strengths & weaknesses, and past work experiences. I was also asked how I handled difficult work or personal events in my life, background information, and character/personality traits I believe describe myself. After the interview, I was given a tour of the office and met with a couple financial representatives. Following the interview process, my recruiter emailed my a couple of follow-up assessments to see if I was a good match with the company.
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Reason for Declining
I declined the offer because I still am not sure if I wanted to start a career in sales. As a International Business major you are exposed to many different areas of business (accounting, management, finance, logistics, supply chain management, etc), so on my more part I still have to do some more research before I decide where to start an internship.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual
Posted Nov 25, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 5 days)
Had to take a personality test, that took roughly half an hour, reasonably straightforward. Then went for a 1:1 interview. The interview was behavior focused, questions about life. Selling insurance needs a certain type of person, and this is made abundantly clear during the interview. The recruiter is very polite and seemed to be a very nice person, but it is a tough and competitive business.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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No
Inappropriate?
Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual
Posted Nov 9, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in Boston, MA (took a day)
Pretty standard, overviewing the expectations of the position.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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