The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Minneapolis, MN) in Apr 2012
Interview
Started off at a career fair where I talked to a recruiter. A few weeks later I got a call to set up a phone interview. After two rounds of 30 min phone interviews a one on one was set up for the corporate office. The interview lasted about an hour and consisted of basic questions. It felt more like the interviewer was trying to get to know me with a few questions thrown in when appropriate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Your personality test says youre analytical and outgoing, usually these traits are opposing. How are they offset?
There were four or five interviews, if you count the meeting with my future mentor. There were also a few personality assessments. Lots of paperwork. The finance industry is tightly regulated.
The first interview was easygoing and went fairly well. We talked a little on myself and what northwestern was all about. Because they wanted to see how I could fit in to their team and what I would bring.
I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Greenville, SC)
Interview
The process was smooth and straight forward. A lot of behavioral based questions, but relaxed and low stress. First phase is a phone screening followed by a teams or in person meeting.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about the most influential person in your life?