I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (State College, PA) in Dec 2012
Interview
I was interviewed by a satellite office near school. I was asked a bunch of behavioral questions and what my goals were in the future. I was then called back and met with a recruiter in the Los Angeles office. The interview was at a luxurious corporate office and was asked most of the same questions. I heard back in two weeks after and was offered the job.
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?